You have a permit in Sweden – Work You are exploited at work or subjected to human trafficking

You have a work permit and are exploited at work or subjected to human trafficking.

Are you being exploited at work?Contact the Swedish Migration Agency if you believe that it is a case of crime in working life. If you are the victim of a crime, you should contact the Swedish Police.

To get a work permit, you must meet a number of requirements. For example, you must have a sufficiently high salary/wages, and your employer must have taken out insurance for you. If you no longer meet the requirements and feel that you are being exploited at work, you should contact the Swedish Migration Agency.

Examples of situations that may constitute crime in working life:

  • You receive a much lower salary/wages than what is stated in your employment contract.
  • You have worse working conditions than those stated in your employment contract, for example extremely long working hours.
  • Your employer subjects you to unavoidable coercion or threats.
  • You are being sexually exploited.

News

2025-12-04

More Afghans may be able to receive passports from their home country

The Swedish Migration Agency estimates that Afghan authorities are now able to issue national passports to their citizens within a reasonable time. This means that Afghan citizens with a residence permit in Sweden no longer automatically have the right to an alien’s passport. Instead, the Swedish Migration Agency will review each application for an alien’s passport individually.

2025-12-03

The Migration Agency’s drop-in service closes on 1 January

On 1 January, the Swedish Migration Agency’s service centre will close for drop-in visits. If you have any questions about your case, please contact the Swedish Migration Agency by telephone or via My page. For guidance and assistance with your application, or with using the Swedish Migration Agency’s digital services, please visit the National Government Service Centre.