Sweden has excellent job market worldwide, one of the many reasons individuals think about working in Sweden. Additionally, it is a nation with competitive economic conditions, generous holiday allowances, well-subsidized public services, and generally favourable working conditions. Once you have a job and a work permit, it's pretty simple to move to Sweden because you can then apply for a residence permit. In addition to having some of the greatest living and working conditions in the world, Sweden has over 30 national parks that are worth visiting.
Candidates who secured a job from a Swedish employer require this visa to enter Sweden and work there.
Those who work for a company outside of the EU are eligible to apply for an ICT permit, which transfers them to the Swedish branch.
Non-EU nationals who want to enter Sweden temporarily for a conference or business trip need to apply for a business visa. This visa is valid for 90 days.
Highly qualified individuals with excellent job experience are granted the EU blue card, which allows them to live and work in Sweden.
Step 1: Have a job offer
Step 2: Your employer will initiate the application
Step 3: You will receive an email regarding your application
Step 4: Attach the documents required
Step 5: Pay and submit
Step 6: Wait for the decision to be made, once all the processes are done you will receive your visa
The processing time for Sweden work visa can take anywhere between 1 – 3 months depending on the type of visa you are applying for.
| Visa Type | Visa Cost |
| Sweden work permit | 2476 SEK |
| ICT work visa | 2476 SEK |
| EU blue card | 2476 SEK |
| Business visa | 2,000 SEK |
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It is recommended to present your documents in English or Swedish, but if your documents are originally in any other languages than Swedish or English, you should translate them into Swedish or English.
If you are planning to stay in Sweden for longer than 90 days you need to apply for a visitors’ residence permit, or – if there are special reasons – a visa for a longer period.
Once all the documents are submitted, the Sweden work visa processing time is about one to three months. The waiting time can vary depending on whether the application was made online or in-person and the type of work permit.
A Sweden work permit duration is a maximum of two years. However, it can later be extended for another two years.
You must offer a wage equivalent to the Swedish collective agreement level to be granted a work permit. An employee must be paid a monthly salary of at least SEK 13,000 pre-tax. Furthermore, you must prove that your wage aligns with current collective agreements or what is customary in your profession or industry.
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