You want to employ a person from Ukraine who has a residence permit in Sweden under the Temporary Protection Directive.
A person who has fled the war in Ukraine and received a residence permit in Sweden under the Temporary Protection Directive has the right to work in Sweden from the age of 16. As proof of this right, the person receives a residence permit card.
People who have applied to extend their residence permit under the Temporary Protection Directive also have the right to work, even if the person in question is still waiting for a decision. In that case, they can demonstrate their right to work through a “Proof of received application for an extended residence permit with temporary protection – the Temporary Protection Directive”.
A person with a residence permit under the Temporary Protection Directive who has been in Sweden for less than a year cannot be listed in the Swedish Population Register. The employee must therefore register with the Swedish Tax Agency, so that they can pay taxes. You or the person you want to employ does this by submitting a notification of preliminary A tax to the Swedish Tax Agency. The employee can start working before they have received a decision from the Swedish Tax Agency.
A person who has a residence permit under the Temporary Protection Directive and has been in Sweden for at least one year can get listed in the Swedish Population Register. A person who has been listed in the register has a personal identity number and you do not need to check if they have registered to pay taxes.
Some people who have fled from the war in Ukraine are not covered by the EU’s Temporary Protection Directive and have instead applied for international protection (asylum). A person who has applied for international protection has an application card or an LMA card that shows that he or she has the right to stay in Sweden while awaiting a decision. Read more about employing a person who has applied for international protection:
You want to employ – People applying for international protection (asylum)
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.