From 1 June 2026, work permit applicants must earn at least 90% of Sweden’s median salary (currently SEK 33,390/month), employer checks are tighter, and health insurance is mandatory for employments shorter than a year. Some industries and roles have additional thresholds. We assess every case against the new rules during the free evaluation.

1) Employment contract must already been signed by both parties, with the role properly advertised. 2) Employer fills out the company-side application. 3) The employment terms are sent to the relevant trade union for comment. 4) The applicant completes their part of the application with documents (passport, education, family info). 5) Fees are paid and the application is submitted to Migrationsverket. We handle steps 1–5 and everything in between on your behalf.

When it’s time to renew, Migrationsverket checks all previous details. You’ll need to show the employee was paid correctly according to the contract and at or above the salary threshold, working conditions matched Swedish collective agreements, and the employee was covered by the required insurance policies (life, health, occupational injury, pension). Extensions can be applied for up to four months before the permit expires — it’s important to apply while the current permit is still valid. After 48 months on a valid work permit, the employee can apply for permanent residency.

Some professions have different rules — athletes and coaches, researchers, volunteers, seasonal workers, au pairs, and artists. There are also specific agreements between Sweden and certain countries for youth working holidays and other special permits. Some people don’t need a work permit at all (diplomats, short-term technicians, international drivers) — but most non-EU hires do. We confirm during pre-assessment.