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Occupations that cannot qualify for a work permit

Since 1 June 2026, it has not been possible to obtain a work permit to work as a forest berry picker (subgroup 9210 in SSYK 2012 – however, it is still possible to obtain a permit for other types of berry picking within the same subgroup). It is also not possible to obtain a work permit as a personal assistant (subgroup 5343, SSYK 2012).

Read more in the Aliens Ordinace (only in Swedish, utlänningsförordningen (2006:97, 5 kap 6 §, riksdagen.se) External link.

The Swedish Migration Agency is responsible for considering applications from people who want to live in Sweden, seek protection or become Swedish citizens. Our work is based on Swedish laws and international conventions, with a focus on legal certainty and effective reception and return.