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Employee work permit
Sweden
75% of complete cases: about 1 month for highly qualified employment and 4 months for other employment
Not published
Up to 2 years, limited by the employment contract and passport validity; renewable
Normally at least SEK 34,470 per month and in line with the occupation's Swedish terms
Requirements
- A valid passport and a signed employment contract with the Swedish employer
- Salary and other employment conditions at least on par with Swedish collective agreements or normal practice in the profession
- A monthly salary normally meeting 90% of Sweden's current median salary, currently SEK 34,470
- Employer-provided health, life, occupational-injury and occupational-pension insurance by the time employment starts
- Comprehensive health insurance if the employment and stay will last no more than one year
- The employer starts the application and the applicant normally applies from outside Sweden unless a listed in-country exception applies
Process overview
- 1
Confirm the correct permit
Before applyingUse the linked Swedish Migration Agency page to confirm the route, current fee, nationality rules and document checklist.
- 2
Secure the study, work or training basis
Preparation stageObtain the admission, completed-study evidence, signed employment contract, internship agreement or working-holiday documents required for the route.
- 3
Submit the application
Application stageComplete the e-service or the designated paper process, pay the fee and upload the required passport, finance, insurance and supporting documents.
- 4
Complete identity and residence formalities
75% of complete cases: about 1 month for highly qualified employment and 4 months for other employmentPresent your passport and biometrics when requested, wait for the decision, and do not start restricted work before the permit rules allow it.
Cost breakdown
- Employee work-permit application feeSEK 2,200.00
Some listed occupations and applicant groups may use a different statutory salary rule, while collective-agreement or industry pay may require a higher salary. Fees, maintenance amounts, salary thresholds and waiting-time statistics can change; confirm the current figures before applying.
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