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