https://www.migrationsverket.se/webbfunktion/rss.html Latest news to employers from the Swedish Migration Agency sv Swedish Migration agency Sitevision Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:32:27 +0200 Statistics Sweden (SCB) has now updated the median salary in Sweden, which affects the salary requirement for work permits. As of 16 June, the median salary is SEK 38,300, which means a monthly salary/wages of at least SEK 34,470 is required (90 per cent of the median salary). https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2026-06-16-new-median-salary-affects-the-salary-requirement-for-work-permits.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2026-06-16-new-median-salary-affects-the-salary-requirement-for-work-permits.html Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:03:09 +0200 On 12 June 2026, the EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum is introduced. This means that all of the member states of the EU will have common rules within several areas. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2026-06-12-application-cards-are-introduced-in-connection-with-the-migration-pact.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2026-06-12-application-cards-are-introduced-in-connection-with-the-migration-pact.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:03:18 +0200 New rules for work permits are now coming into effect in Sweden. This affects employers who want to hire people from countries outside the EU/EEA. The changes include a new salary requirement and a possibility for the Swedish Migration Agency to reject applications because of deficiencies linked to the employer. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2026-06-01-new-rules-for-work-permits-come-into-force.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2026-06-01-new-rules-for-work-permits-come-into-force.html Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:30:50 +0200 On 1 June 2026, new rules for labor migration begin to apply, something that affects you who want to employ people from countries outside the EU/EEA. Among other things, the rules entail a new salary requirement and a possibility for the Swedish Migration Agency to reject applications due to deficiencies linked to the employer. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2026-04-17-new-rules-for-you-recruiting-from-countries-outside-the-eu-eea.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2026-04-17-new-rules-for-you-recruiting-from-countries-outside-the-eu-eea.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:54:56 +0200 As of 1 September, new rules apply if you employ professional athletes or coaches from countries outside the EU/EEA. The rules have been developed in collaboration with the Swedish Sports Confederation. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2025-09-01-higher-income-requirement-for-elite-athletes-and-coaches.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2025-09-01-higher-income-requirement-for-elite-athletes-and-coaches.html Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:16:37 +0200 Statistics Sweden (SCB) has now updated the median salary in Sweden, which affects one of the requirements for a work permit. As of 17 June, the median salary is SEK 37,100, which means a monthly salary/wages of at least SEK 29,680 is required. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2025-06-17-new-median-salary-affects-one-of-the-requirements-for-a-work-permit.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2025-06-17-new-median-salary-affects-one-of-the-requirements-for-a-work-permit.html Fri, 23 May 2025 10:39:40 +0200 On 17 June, Statistics Sweden (SCB) will update the median salary in Sweden. This will affect the salary level requirement for people applying for a work permit. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2025-05-23-median-salary-to-be-updated-on-17-june.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2025-05-23-median-salary-to-be-updated-on-17-june.html Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 +0200 Employers who want to employ seasonal workers in Sweden now have the possibility to apply for work permits for several people at the same time. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2025-05-05-you-can-now-apply-for-a-group-of-seasonal-workers.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2025-05-05-you-can-now-apply-for-a-group-of-seasonal-workers.html Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:35:38 +0200 On 1 April, the Swedish Parliaments decision to remove the possibility of changing tracks will come into force. This affects people who have been granted, or applied for, a residence permit on the basis of work after their asylum application has been rejected through a so-called change of track. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2025-04-01-the-possibility-of-changing-tracks-ends-on-1-april.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2025-04-01-the-possibility-of-changing-tracks-ends-on-1-april.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100 On 5 March, the Swedish Migration Agency launched a completely new version of migrationsverket.se, with a new structure and a more user-friendly navigation. The purpose of the new website is primarily to make it easier for visitors to find the information they need. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2025-03-05-the-swedish-migration-agencys-new-website-has-now-been-launched.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2025-03-05-the-swedish-migration-agencys-new-website-has-now-been-launched.html Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:23:00 +0100 As of 1 January, new requirements and rules apply for anyone who wants to apply for an EU Blue Card and existing Blue Card holders. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2025-01-07-new-eu-blue-card-rules-now-apply.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/news-archive-for-employers/news/2025-01-07-new-eu-blue-card-rules-now-apply.html