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6 verified routes

WorkPaid traineeship

Higher-education traineeship permit

Sweden

Official source
Processing time

75% of recently decided complete and incomplete cases within 4 months

Success rate

Not published

Duration

For the offered traineeship, up to a total maximum of 18 months

Min. salary

At least the applicable Swedish collective-agreement or customary trainee rate

Requirements

6 items
  • A higher-education qualification completed no more than two years ago, or current enrolment in a programme leading to a degree
  • A written traineeship agreement directly related to the field and level of the ongoing or completed education
  • Salary at least equal to Swedish collective-agreement terms or normal trainee pay in the profession or industry
  • Enough funds for the stay and return journey
  • Comprehensive health insurance for a permit shorter than one year
  • A valid passport and, when applying from within Sweden, completion of at least 30 higher-education credits or one doctoral semester

Process overview

Total: 75% of recently decided complete and incomplete cases within 4 months
  1. 1

    Confirm the correct permit

    Before applying

    Use the linked Swedish Migration Agency page to confirm the route, current fee, nationality rules and document checklist.

  2. 2

    Secure the study, work or training basis

    Preparation stage

    Obtain the admission, completed-study evidence, signed employment contract, internship agreement or working-holiday documents required for the route.

  3. 3

    Submit the application

    Application stage

    Complete the e-service or the designated paper process, pay the fee and upload the required passport, finance, insurance and supporting documents.

  4. 4

    Complete identity and residence formalities

    75% of recently decided complete and incomplete cases within 4 months

    Present your passport and biometrics when requested, wait for the decision, and do not start restricted work before the permit rules allow it.

Cost breakdown

  • Residence-permit application feeSEK 1,500.00
Total listed costSEK 1,500.00

The route is for paid, education-related traineeships; unpaid activity may require a visitor route instead. Fees, maintenance amounts, salary thresholds and waiting-time statistics can change; confirm the current figures before applying.

Top cities

StockholmGothenburgMalmö