https://www.migrationsverket.se/webbfunktion/rss.html Latest news to employers from the Swedish Migration Agency sv Swedish Migration agency Sitevision 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