Seasonal workers
You have a seasonal work permit and want to extend it.
You want to extend Temporary work in SwedenYou want to extend Temporary work in Sweden
You want to extend your work permit or residence permit for a temporary employment in Sweden.
Traineeships/internships conducted via an international exchange programme
You have a residence permit in Sweden because you have a traineeship/internship in Sweden via an international exchange programme. You now want to extend your permit.
Self-employed with a temporary assignment in Sweden
You have a visitor’s residence permit because your own business has a temporary assignment in Sweden, and you want to extend your permit.
Temporary work contracting
You have a visitor’s residence permit because you are working in Sweden temporarily on behalf of a business by which you are employed in another EU country, and you want to extend your residence permit.
News
2026-06-16
New median salary affects the salary requirement for work permits
Statistics Sweden (SCB) has now updated the median salary in Sweden. As of 16 June, the median salary is SEK 38,300, which means that you must have a salary/wages of at least SEK 34,470 (90 per cent of the median salary) a month in order to be granted a work permit.
2026-06-01
New rules for work permits now apply
New rules for work permits are now coming into effect in Sweden. The changes include a new salary requirement, a requirement for comprehensive health insurance, and minimum salary levels for seasonal work permits and ICT permits.
2026-05-25
New rules for researchers and doctoral students
The Swedish Parliament has decided on new rules for researchers and doctoral students. The rules mean, among other things, that doctoral students with a hosting agreement can receive a residence permit for research, that it will be easier to receive a permanent residence permit, and that you can apply for another permit in Sweden in more situations.
2026-04-17
New rules for work permits from 1 June 2026
From 1 June 2026, new rules for work permits will begin to apply in Sweden. The rules affect those who are applying for or extending a work permit for employment in Sweden.
2026-04-13
Easier to renew your permanent residence permit card
It will now be easier to renew your permanent residence permit card. You will automatically receive information and a request to book an appointment via My page well in advance of your current card expiring.