Sweden•Europe1–4 months
SEK 4,450 SEK
Varies by filing options
2 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Employer-sponsored work permit for non-EU/EEA professionals earning at least 90% of Swedish median wage, renewable up to 2 years with permanent residency pathway.
The Sweden Work Permit (Arbetstillstånd) is for non-EU/EEA workers seeking employment in Sweden with a confirmed job offer. Applicants must earn at least 90% of the Swedish median wage—SEK 34,470 per month (as of June 2026)—and the employer must provide comprehensive insurance covering health, life, occupational injury, and pension.
The permit lasts up to two years (renewable), linked to employment contract and passport validity. Main fee is SEK 2,200; family members pay SEK 1,500 (adults) or SEK 750 (children). Processing takes one month for highly qualified workers or four months for other employment with complete applications. Spouses work without restrictions, and dependents may accompany.
This visa is ideal for skilled professionals outside the EU/EEA who have secured a Swedish job offer meeting collective agreement standards and seek to build a career in Sweden with the potential pathway to permanent residency.
| Initial grant | 2 years |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
SwedenSwedenConcrete job offer from an employer in Sweden
Salary must meet at least 90% of the Swedish median wage (SEK 34,470 per month as of June 16, 2026)
Employment conditions must align with Swedish collective agreements or industry standards
Employer must provide specific insurances (health, life, occupational injury, and pension)
Min. Income
413,640 EUR/yr
Valid passport
Employment contract
Proof of insurance coverage
Employer's offer details
| Application for a Swedish work permit (form 149011) | Fill online |
| Information about the employment (form 232511) | Fill online |
| Application for a permit for family members (form 133011)Optional | Fill online |
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