Au pairs
You want to apply for a residence permit to work as an au pair.
You want to apply Temporary work in SwedenYou want to apply Temporary work in Sweden
You want to apply for a work permit or a residence permit for a temporary employment in Sweden.
Seasonal workers
You want to apply for a work permit because you have been offered seasonal employment in Sweden.
Volunteer work
Staffing agency/representative for berry pickers
You represent a staffing agency that is the representative of a group of workers who want to apply for a work permit to come to Sweden and pick berries.
Berry pickers
You want to apply for a work permit because you have found employment as a berry picker in Sweden.
Working holiday visa for young people
You want to apply for a residence permit for a working holiday in order to be able to experience Swedish life and culture as a young person.
Traineeships/internships
You want to apply for a residence permit for traineeship/internship in Sweden.
Self-employed with a temporary assignment in Sweden
You have your own business outside the EU and you have received a temporary assignment on site in Sweden.
Temporary work contracting
You have a residence permit in another EU country and are employed by a business that has received a temporary assignment in Sweden.
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.
2025-12-01
The embassies in Dar es Salaam, Harare, Maputo and Singapore will stop handling migration cases
As of 15 December, the Swedish embassies in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), Harare (Zimbabwe), Maputo (Mozambique) and Singapore (Singapore) will no longer handle migration cases. You must then contact other Swedish embassies.
2025-09-15
The embassy in Beirut has had its migration operations paused since October 2024. From 1 October, 2025, the embassy will not handle migration cases at all. You should then instead turn to the Swedish embassy in Amman, Jordan.
2025-09-15
As of 1 October, the consulate-general in Jerusalem will no longer handle migration cases. You should instead contact another foreign mission in the area that has a migration assignment.
2025-09-15
As of 1 October, the embassy in Tel Aviv will no longer handle migration cases. Instead, you should contact another foreign mission in the region or within the Schengen area that handles migration cases.
2025-09-11
How you will be affected when extended passports become invalid
We have previously reported that Swedish authorities will not accept extended passports from 1 October 2025. Here we answer frequently asked questions about what this means and who will be affected.
2025-09-04
Children born in Sweden who have thus never entered Sweden, and whose parent has a research permit, an EU Blue Card or an ICT permit, can now obtain a residence permit without having to leave Sweden.
2025-09-01
Higher income requirements for elite athletes and coaches
As of today, 1 September, new rules apply to people seeking a work permit as a professional athlete or coach. The rules have been developed in collaboration with the Swedish Sports Confederation.