Swedish work permit forms

The easiest and quickest way to apply for a permit in order to work in Sweden is with our online services.

If you are unable to apply online, use one of the forms below. The forms open as pdf documents in a new window. You can complete the forms on your computer and then print them out and sign them. If you do not have access to a printer you will be able to print out the forms at a library or a Citizens Advice Bureau. Don't forget to sign your name before submitting it.

Note that in some web browsers you might be unable to open the forms and complete them. You can then save them onto your computer and open them with a pdf programme such as Acrobat Reader. You can also try to open the forms in another web browser. If you open the forms in the latest version of Acrobat Reader you can also save the completed form.

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If you wish to work in Sweden

  • Application for Swedish work permit – for applicants currently outside Sweden

    Swedish form 148011
    English form 149011

    For employees, artists and sportsmen who are not currently in Sweden. For citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and SwitzerlandSwedishPDF  
    EnglishPDF  

  • Application for Swedish work permit – for applicants currently in Sweden

    Swedish form 150011
    English form 151011

    For employees, artists, sportsmen, students and former asylum seekers who are currently in Sweden. For citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.SwedishPDF  
    EnglishPDF

  • Application for permit for family members of employees, researchers, athletes and self-employed persons

    Swedish form 132011
    English form 133011

    For family members of a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.SwedishPDF   
    EnglishPDF

  • Application for Swedish residence permit – for self-employed persons

    Swedish form 124011
    English form 125011

    For citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland. Use this form when applying the first time.SwedishPDF   
    EnglishPDF

  • Application for Swedish residence permit – for self-employed persons – extension

    Swedish form 124011B
    English form 125011B

    For citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland. Use this form when applying for an extension.SwedishPDF   
    English PDF

  • Application for a residence permit for a researcher

    Swedish form 126011
    English form 127011

    For persons who will work as a researcher. For citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and SwitzerlandSwedishPDF   
    EnglishPDF

  • Application by au pair

    Swedish form 130011
    English form 131011

    For citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.SwedishPDF    
    EnglishPDF

  • Application for residence and work permit in Sweden for young people from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Korea

    Form 155011 (in English only)

    For persons between 18 and 30 years old who are citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Korea.EnglishPDF

  • Application for an EU Blue Card for work in Sweden – for applicants currently outside Sweden

    Swedish form 180011
    English form 181011

    Use this form if you are currently outside Sweden when applying for an EU Blue Card to work in Sweden, and are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA area or Switzerland.SwedishPDF    
    EnglishPDF

  • Application for an EU Blue Card for work in Sweden – for applicants currently in Sweden

    Swedish form 182011  
    English form 183011

    Use this form if you are currently in Sweden when applying for an EU Blue Card for work in Sweden, and are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA area or Switzerland.SwedishPDF     
    EnglishPDF

  • Application for a Swedish residence permit for self-employed persons

    Form 125011W (only in English)

    Only to be used by those who apply online for residence permit for self-employed persons.EnglishPDF

  • Application for a Swedish residence permit for self-employed persons, extension

    Form 15011BW (only in English)

    Only to be used by those who apply online for extension of a residence permit for self-employed persons.EnglishPDF

  • Application for residence permit for persons who are long-term residents in another Member State and their family members

    Swedish form 136011
    English form 136011_en

    For those who have long-term resident status (according to directive: 2003/109/EC) in another Member State and their family members.SwedishPDF  
    EnglishPDF

  • Residence permit for citizens of Switzerland and their family members

    Swedish form 146011
    English form 146011_en

    SwedishPDF  
    EnglishPDF

  • Application for residence permit to seek employment after having completed studies in Sweden

    Swedish form 188011
    English form 189011

    For citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.SwedishPDF  
    EnglishPDF

Last updated: 2020-01-03

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