All non-EU and EEA residents must first get a job offer and obtain a work permit before entering Sweden. Without a valid working visa in Sweden, an employee cannot live or work in the country. Depending on your employee’s occupation or home country, they may be eligible for an EU Blue Card or Intra Corporate Transfer (ICT) Permit.
An EU Blue Card is a combined work and residence permit meant for highly skilled workers. Applicants must have jobs in certain professions, a university degree, or five years of professional work experience. Expats who work for a company outside the EU and are transferring to the Swedish branch of the company should apply for an ICT permit. However, this avenue only applies to employees in managerial or specialist positions.
In April 2022, Sweden announced an upcoming new residence permit for highly qualified jobseekers, start-ups, and those looking to start a business in Sweden. Information on eligibility criteria and requirements is not yet available.
Both employees and employers must meet certain requirements to get a work visa in Sweden. The requirements for employees include:
As of June 1, 2022, an employment contract will be required for the issuing of a work permit.
All employers also have to meet requirements to hire a foreign national for jobs in Sweden. For example, the position must have been advertised in the EU/EEA for at least 10 days. It also needs to include terms that are similar to other Swedish jobs in the same industry.
As of November 1, 2022, residence permit applicants in Sweden are required to present their original passport in person within 30 days of the consulate requesting them before their application can be approved. Previously, visa-exempt foreign nationals could submit their biometrics once their application was granted.
While the steps to get a work visa in Sweden can change depending on the type of visa, the general application process includes:
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