WORK PERMIT

 

In order to obtain a work permit in Sweden, you need to follow certain steps and meet the requirements. 

The general process for obtaining a work permit in Sweden is as follows.

 

Getting a Job OfferJob Offer

You must have a job offer from an employer in Sweden. Your job offer must comply with the labour standards in Sweden.Employer Approval: Your employer must be an employer operating in Sweden and approved by the relevant authorities.

 

Employer's RequirementsPosition Advertisement

Your employer must advertise the position in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland for at least 10 days.Working Conditions: The working conditions offered by your employer must be in line with the standards in the relevant line of work in Sweden.Salary: The salary offered by your employer must be in line with the minimum salary standard in the relevant line of work in Sweden.

 

Application ProcessOnline Application

You can apply online via the official website of the Swedish Immigration Service (Migrationsverket).

 

Application Form: You need to fill in the work permit application form. (Documents: You must submit the following documents)

Copy of your passportCopy of your job offerDocuments from your employer regarding the job offer and working conditionsDocuments showing that the salary and working conditions are in accordance with Swedish standardsDocuments of health insuranceDocuments of education and professional qualification, if any

 

Application FeeApplication Fee 

You need to pay the application fee. The fee may vary depending on the type of work permit you are applying for.

 

Processing ProcessApplication Review

Swedish Immigration will examine your application. Additional information or documents may be requested during this process: If your application is approved, your work permit will be issued. If your application is rejected, you will be informed of the reasons.

 

Entry to SwedenVisa 

After your work permit is approved, you need to complete the necessary visa procedures to enter Sweden.

 

Start of Work

After you arrive in Sweden, you can start your job. You can work in Sweden for the period specified in your work permit.

 

Additional information

Family Members If you obtain a work permit in Sweden, your family members can come to Sweden with you. For this, you need to apply for family reunification.

 

Permit Renewal: You can apply for renewal before your work permit expires. You will need to meet the same conditions to renew your work permit. For more information about applying for a work permit in Sweden and to access the latest application guidelines, you can visit the official website of the Swedish Immigration Service.