2025-09-15
The embassy in Beirut has had its migration operations paused since October 2024. From 1 October, 2025, the embassy will not handle migration cases at all. You should then instead turn to the Swedish embassy in Amman, Jordan.
You have a permit in Sweden – Work If you change employer or profession or stop working
You have a work permit in Sweden and are going to change your employer or profession or stop working.
Your permit applies to the employer and profession stated in the decision that granted it. If something changes, you may need to apply for a new permit.
If you are going to change employer or profession
If you get a new job with another employer, or if you change profession or have completely new work responsibilities, you need to apply for a new work permit. The same applies if your employer changes its company registration number or gets new owners, as this counts as a change of employer.
Once you have submitted your new application, you can start working for your new employer or in your new profession before you have received a decision from the Swedish Migration Agency, provided that you have applied before your previous work permit has expired.
Keep in mind that your new employer must have advertised the position in Sweden and within the EU/EEA and Switzerland before you start your employment.
If you are going to stop working
If you terminate your employment early, for example because you are dismissed or because you resign, you no longer meet the requirements for the work permit you have been granted. You still have the option of staying in Sweden to look for a new job for three months after your last day of employment, provided that your work permit is still valid during that period.
If you get a new job after you have terminated your previous employment
If you get a new job within three months, you may need to apply for a new work permit, depending on how your current work permit is limited. Some work permits are limited to occupation and employer (allowing you to work in a specific occupation for a specific employer), while other work permits are limited to occupation only.
You can see how your permit is limited both in your decision and on your residence permit card.
Limitations of work permits
If your work permit is limited to profession and employer | If your work permit is restricted to a profession |
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If you get a new employment, you must apply for a new work permit. You can start working for your new employer as soon as you have submitted your application. Remember to submit your application before your current permit expires.
| If you get a new job in the same profession as your work permit is limited to, you do not need to apply for a new work permit. If your new job is in a new profession, you should apply for a new work permit. You can start working for your new employer as soon as you have submitted your application. Remember to submit your application before your current permit expires.
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If you do not find a new job within three months
If you do not find a new job within three months or if your work permit expires before then, and you do not have the right to stay in Sweden on any other grounds, you must leave the country.
News
2025-09-15
As of 1 October, the consulate-general in Jerusalem will no longer handle migration cases. You should instead contact another foreign mission in the area that has a migration assignment.
2025-09-15
As of 1 October, the embassy in Tel Aviv will no longer handle migration cases. Instead, you should contact another foreign mission in the region or within the Schengen area that handles migration cases.
2025-09-11
How you will be affected when extended passports become invalid
We have previously reported that Swedish authorities will not accept extended passports from 1 October 2025. Here we answer frequently asked questions about what this means and who will be affected.
2025-09-04
Children born in Sweden who have thus never entered Sweden, and whose parent has a research permit, an EU Blue Card or an ICT permit, can now obtain a residence permit without having to leave Sweden.
2025-09-01
Higher income requirements for elite athletes and coaches
As of today, 1 September, new rules apply to people seeking a work permit as a professional athlete or coach. The rules have been developed in collaboration with the Swedish Sports Confederation.
2025-07-23
Extended passports become invalid on 1 October
As of 1 October 2025, Swedish authorities will no longer accept passports that have had their period of validity extended by inserting a stamp or sticker into the passport. If you have such a national passport, you should apply for a new one.
2025-07-07
If you need to apply for a visa, you can now do so in Islamabad
As of 7 July, you can apply for a Schengen visa in Pakistan for short visits to Sweden by submitting your application in Islamabad.
2025-06-30
Payment to bankgiro is no longer possible
The bankgiro account that could previously be used to pay application and processing fees is closed from 30 June.
