Employment
You want to employ someone who needs a work permit, EU Blue Card, or ICT permit for a job in Sweden.
Employers – You want to employ Employing someone from outside the EU/EEAEmployers – You want to employ Employing someone from outside the EU/EEA
You want to employ a citizen of a non-EU/EEA country.
Temporary employment
You want to employ someone who needs a permit for a temporary job in Sweden.
Employing someone who is already in Sweden
You want to employ someone who is already in Sweden, such as a student, an asylum seeker, or someone who has come to the country to meet you in your capacity as an employer.
News
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.
