Former student at a university or a university college
You want to employ someone who currently has a residence permit for studies at a university or a university college and who is now going to start working and needs a work permit.
Employers – You want to employ Employing someone who is already in SwedenEmployers – You want to employ 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.
Asylum seekers
You want to employ an asylum seeker who has AT-UND and is thus exempt from the work permit requirement.
People with protection under the Temporary Protection Directive
You want to employ a person from Ukraine who has a residence permit in Sweden under the Temporary Protection Directive.
Person who has come to Sweden to meet you in your capacity as an employer
You want to employ someone who has come to Sweden 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.
2025-05-05
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.