You want to employ a citizen of a non-EU/EEA country who is the family member of an EU/EEA citizen who lives in Sweden.
Anyone who is a citizen of a non-EU/EEA country, but who is a family member of an EU/EEA citizen with a right of residence in Sweden, does not need a work permit to work in Sweden. If the person will be in Sweden for more than three months, they must apply for a residence card.
The person does not need any documents from their employer when applying for a residence card.
As long as the EU/EEA citizen has the right of residence, a family member of an EU/EEA citizen may start working right away and does not have to wait for a decision regarding their application for a residence card.
2025-09-01
Higher income requirement for elite athletes and coaches
As of 1 September, new rules apply if you employ professional athletes or coaches from countries outside the EU/EEA. The rules have been developed in collaboration with the Swedish Sports Confederation.
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.
2025-06-17
New median salary affects one of the requirements for a work permit
Statistics Sweden (SCB) has now updated the median salary in Sweden, which affects one of the requirements for a work permit. As of 17 June, the median salary is SEK 37,100, which means a monthly salary/wages of at least SEK 29,680 is required.
2025-05-23
Median salary to be updated on 17 June
On 17 June, Statistics Sweden (SCB) will update the median salary in Sweden. This will affect the salary level requirement for people applying for a work permit.
2025-05-05
You can now apply for a group of seasonal workers
Employers who want to employ seasonal workers in Sweden now have the possibility to apply for work permits for several people at the same time.
2025-04-01
The possibility of changing tracks ends on 1 April
On 1 April, the Swedish Parliaments decision to remove the possibility of changing tracks will come into force. This affects people who have been granted, or applied for, a residence permit on the basis of work after their asylum application has been rejected through a so-called change of track.
2025-03-05
The Swedish Migration Agency's new website has now been launched
On 5 March, the Swedish Migration Agency launched a completely new version of migrationsverket.se, with a new structure and a more user-friendly navigation. The purpose of the new website is primarily to make it easier for visitors to find the information they need.
2025-01-07
New EU Blue Card rules now apply
As of 1 January, new requirements and rules apply for anyone who wants to apply for an EU Blue Card and existing Blue Card holders.
2024-12-19
After the end of the year, seasonal workers will need employment contracts
In order to get a permit as a seasonal worker, it is no longer enough to have a job offer in Sweden. Instead, starting 1 January 2025, you will need to have an employment contract signed by both parties.