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, a person who has applied for international protection (asylum), or someone who has come to the country to meet you in your capacity as an employer.
People applying for international protection (asylum)
You want to employ a person who has applied for international protection (asylum) and 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
2026-06-16
New median salary affects the salary requirement for work permits
Statistics Sweden (SCB) has now updated the median salary in Sweden, which affects the salary requirement for work permits. As of 16 June, the median salary is SEK 38,300, which means a monthly salary/wages of at least SEK 34,470 is required (90 per cent of the median salary).
2026-06-12
Application cards are introduced in connection with the migration pact
On 12 June 2026, the EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum is introduced. This means that all of the member states of the EU will have common rules within several areas.
2026-06-01
New rules for work permits come into force
New rules for work permits are now coming into effect in Sweden. This affects employers who want to hire people from countries outside the EU/EEA. The changes include a new salary requirement and a possibility for the Swedish Migration Agency to reject applications because of deficiencies linked to the employer.
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.