Employment
You want to employ someone who needs a work permit.
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You want to employ someone who needs a work permit, EU Blue Card, or ICT permit for a job in Sweden.
EU Blue Cards
You want to employ highly qualified personnel who need to apply for an EU Blue Card for work in Sweden.
ICT permits
You want to employ a person from a company outside the EU/EEA that is established in Sweden within the same group as your company. The person must apply for an ICT permit to work as a manager, specialist or trainee/intern in Sweden.
Researchers
You want to employ someone who needs a residence permit to conduct research.
Athletes and coaches
You want to employ someone who will work as an athlete or coach in Sweden.
Artists
You want to employ someone who will be working as an artist in Sweden.
Register your interest in becoming an established arranger
You want to register your interest in becoming an established arranger in Sweden.
Seafarers
You want to employ someone who will work as a seafarer on board a Swedish ship in domestic traffic.
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.