New rules for labour immigration from 1 June

New rules for work permits are now coming into effect in Sweden. The rules affect people who are applying for or extending a work permit for employment in Sweden. They also affect employers who want to employ people from countries outside the EU/EEA.

The new work permit rules, which come into force on 1 June, introduce a number of changes for both employees and employers.

Read the news article for employees:
New rules for work permits now apply

We have recorded a studio discussion in which representatives of the Swedish Migration Agency talk about the new rules for work permits.

We have also recorded a studio discussion for employers. The video is in Swedish.

See Studio discussion: Nya regler för arbetskraftsinvandring (only in Swedish)

Read previous articles about the new rules for labour immigration:

New rules for labour immigration – these occupations are exempted (25 May)
Decision on new rules for labour immigration [Beslut om nya regler för arbetskraftsinvandring], (only in Swedish, 19 March)

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.