01
Overview
Sweden's non-EU work system is centered on employer-backed permits, especially the standard work permit, the EU Blue Card for highly qualified roles, the researcher permit, and the ICT route for intra-group transfers. There is also a limited job-search permit for people with second-cycle qualifications and a separate seasonal route, but the practical first question is still whether you already have a qualifying Swedish offer and whether the employer can meet advertising, insurance, and salary-rule requirements. 2Swedish Migration Agency — Work permit or residence permit to work in Sweden3Swedish Migration Agency — Apply for a work permit in Sweden4Swedish Migration Agency — Apply for an EU Blue Card for highly qualified employment in Sweden5Swedish Migration Agency — Apply for a residence permit to conduct research in Sweden6Swedish Migration Agency — Apply for an ICT permit to work at a business in Sweden by which you are employed outside the EU/EEA7Swedish Migration Agency — Apply for a residence permit to come to Sweden to look for work or start a business8Swedish Migration Agency — Apply for a permit for seasonal work in Sweden
Published waiting times are rolling statistics, not service guarantees, and the Migration Agency explicitly says individual cases can vary based on completeness and extra checks. 14Swedish Migration Agency — Statistics on waiting times6Swedish Migration Agency — Apply for an ICT permit to work at a business in Sweden by which you are employed outside the EU/EEA
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Permit routes
6 routes currently recognised
Work permit for employees
★ MOST NON-EU HIRES WITH A SWEDISH EMPLOYER WILLING TO ADVERTISE THE VACANCY AND MEET COLLECTIVE-AGREEMENT PAY
Sweden's standard work permit remains the main route for employer-backed hires. The employer starts the application, the vacancy normally has to be advertised in Sweden and across the EU/EEA and Switzerland for at least ten days, and the offer must meet Swedish collective-agreement or customary terms with the required insurance package.
- Min salary
- Salary must meet collective-agreement or customary levels and the statutory floor that applies on the decision date; verify the live threshold because Sweden changes the work-permit salary rule on 1 June 2026.
- Timeline
- Current waiting-time statistics list 75% of complete first-time "other employment" cases within 4 months, but incomplete files stretch much longer.
EU Blue Card
★ HIGHLY QUALIFIED ROLES WITH A STRONG SALARY LEVEL AND A CONTRACT OF AT LEAST SIX MONTHS
Sweden's EU Blue Card is the higher-skill route for applicants with higher education equivalent to 180 credits or at least five years of relevant professional experience. The employer must file a highly qualified role, advertise the vacancy unless a specific exemption applies, and meet the annual Blue Card salary threshold plus insurance obligations.
- Min salary
- The threshold is reset annually; the Migration Agency page listed SEK 52,000 per month on 2026-04-23, so verify the live figure before filing.
- Timeline
- Current waiting-time statistics group complete highly qualified first-time cases, including Blue Cards, at about 1 month, but that is not a guarantee for any individual case.
Researcher Permit
★ RESEARCHERS HOSTED BY AN APPROVED SWEDISH RESEARCH PRINCIPAL
Research cases use a dedicated residence permit rather than the regular work-permit route when you have a hosting agreement with a research principal approved by the Swedish Research Council. At least half of your working time must be devoted to research, and the route also covers some extended-stay mobility cases for researchers who already hold an EU-country research permit.
- Min salary
- No single nationwide salary floor is published for this route; funding and host arrangements must still cover the stay.
- Timeline
- The Migration Agency says complete research applications are decided within 30 days, but applicants should still check the live waiting-time statistics.
Intra-corporate Transfer Permit
★ MANAGERS, SPECIALISTS, AND TRAINEE OR INTERN TRANSFERS WITHIN THE SAME CORPORATE GROUP
The ICT route is for people employed outside the EU/EEA who are transferred to a Swedish group entity for more than 90 days. It is not a general local-hire path: the role must be a manager, specialist, or trainee or intern assignment, and the Swedish host has to meet posted-worker-style employment and insurance conditions.
- Min salary
- Current guidance requires support at no less than SEK 13,000 per month plus on-par posted-worker terms; verify the live requirement before filing.
- Timeline
- Current waiting-time statistics group complete highly qualified first-time cases, including ICT permits, at about 1 month, but actual handling still depends on file completeness and follow-up.
Residence permit to look for work or start a business
★ PEOPLE WITH A SECOND-CYCLE QUALIFICATION WHO WANT A LIMITED ENTRY PERIOD TO SEARCH LOCALLY
Sweden's general job-search route is real but selective. You must hold completed studies corresponding to a second-cycle qualification, apply from outside Sweden, show enough funds for the whole stay, and carry comprehensive health insurance; the permit lets you look for work or explore a business, not start regular employment before you switch status.
- Min salary
- No salary floor applies, but you must show funds equivalent to at least SEK 13,000 for each month requested and enough for the return trip; verify the current figure before applying.
- Timeline
- The route page currently shows 75% of complete cases decided within 7 months and incomplete cases within 8 months.
Seasonal Worker Permit
★ FIXED-TERM JOBS IN GENUINELY SEASONAL SECTORS SUCH AS AGRICULTURE, TOURISM, AND RESORTS
Seasonal work is treated as its own route for work that can only be done during part of the year because of weather or natural cycles. The employer must usually advertise the job, the housing must meet the Migration Agency's standard if arranged through the employer, and the total permit period is capped within a twelve-month window.
- Min salary
- Current guidance says the employment must provide a good living and at least SEK 13,000 per month before tax; verify the live requirement before filing.
- Timeline
- Current waiting-time statistics show 75% of seasonal first-time cases decided within 3 months for both complete and incomplete files.
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Eligibility (common baseline)
- 01
Most first-time non-EU applicants need to apply from outside Sweden and wait for the decision before beginning the move, unless they fall within a specific in-country exception such as a qualifying status change or EU-mobility case.
- 02
Regular work permits require a signed employment contract, terms at least on par with Swedish collective agreements or what is customary in the occupation or industry, and the employer-side insurance package from the start of employment.
- 03
EU Blue Card cases require higher education equivalent to 180 credits or at least five years of relevant professional experience, a highly qualified role lasting at least six months, and the current annual Blue Card salary threshold.
- 04
Researcher permits depend on a hosting agreement with an approved research principal and on at least 50 percent of working time being devoted to research rather than general teaching or administration.
- 05
The job-search permit is limited to people with completed studies equivalent to a second-cycle qualification who can prove monthly maintenance funds and comprehensive health insurance for the whole planned stay.
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Documents checklist
Passport
A valid passport is the baseline document across the main Swedish work and residence routes, and you may need to present it digitally or at an embassy or service centre.
Employment contract or signed employment agreement
Standard work permits and Blue Cards require a signed agreement, and employer-filed applications are not registered until both sides complete the e-service flow.
Qualification evidence
Blue Card applicants need proof of the required higher education or professional experience, and job-search applicants need documents showing a completed second-cycle qualification.
Hosting agreement for researchers
Researcher filings rely on the signed hosting agreement from the approved research principal rather than a generic invitation letter.
Proof of maintenance funds and health insurance
This is central for the look-for-work route and can also matter when a stay is short enough that public social protection is not yet fully available.
Housing evidence for seasonal work when relevant
If the employer rents or arranges housing for a seasonal worker, the file needs lease or housing details showing that the accommodation meets the Migration Agency's standard.
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Application steps
Match the case to the right route
Start by deciding whether the file belongs in the regular work-permit route, the EU Blue Card, researcher, ICT, job-search, or seasonal lane, because Sweden applies different qualification, salary, advertising, and sponsor rules to each.
Have the employer or host prepare its part first
For sponsor-backed routes, the Swedish employer or host usually has to advertise the vacancy if required, assemble the contract or hosting basis, arrange insurance, and start the e-service before the applicant can finish their side.
Complete the application and present the passport
Once you receive the application link or submit your own route directly, upload the required documents, choose the embassy or consulate-general if needed, and complete any digital or in-person passport check the Migration Agency requests.
Wait on the registered file, not just the employer draft
A Swedish work-permit application is not registered until the applicant has finished their part, and published waiting-time statistics separate complete and incomplete files, so missing documents can materially slow the case.
Handle arrival formalities after approval
After approval, follow the passport and residence-card instructions linked to your case, then deal with practical arrival tasks such as tax registration, banking, and employer onboarding once you are physically in Sweden.
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Timelines & fees
Typical timeline
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Highly qualified first-time cases
75% of complete applications within 1 month; incomplete within 3 months
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Other employment first-time cases
75% of complete applications within 4 months; incomplete within 11 months
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Researcher applications
Complete applications published as 30-day decisions
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Seasonal workers
75% of complete and incomplete first-time cases within 3 months
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Look-for-work route
75% of complete first-time cases within 7 months; incomplete within 8 months
Fees
Published on the employee route page on 2026-04-23; confirm the live fee before payment.
Published on the Blue Card route page on 2026-04-23; confirm the live fee before payment.
Published on the researcher route page on 2026-04-23; confirm the live fee before payment.
Both route pages published SEK 2,000 on 2026-04-23; confirm the live fee before payment.
Published on the route page on 2026-04-23; confirm the live fee before payment.
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Community tips
Anecdotal · Not verified · Treat with appropriate skepticism
“Do not build your move around the best-case processing time”
Recurring applicant discussions describe Swedish work-permit handling as very sensitive to whether the case is complete and whether extra follow-up is needed. People who planned travel, notice periods, or fixed start dates around the shortest published timeline often ended up scrambling.
Logged 2026-04-23 · Recurring discussions on r/TillSverige about work-permit timing
Representative source“Arrival admin can lag behind the permit itself”
A common pattern in relocation threads is that the permit or residence card arrives before banking, BankID, and full day-to-day setup are sorted. People repeatedly suggest arriving with enough cash buffer and not assuming every employer or bank understands the difference between a work permit, a personnummer, and an ID card.
Logged 2026-04-23 · Recurring discussions on r/TillSverige about personnummer and banking setup
Representative source“Have a realistic housing plan before arrival”
Community threads consistently treat housing as a separate logistical risk from immigration approval, especially in larger cities. The repeated practical advice is to sort at least a temporary address and avoid assuming that a work contract alone will make long-term housing easy to secure immediately.
Logged 2026-04-23 · Recurring discussions on r/TillSverige about moving logistics and housing
Representative source08
Warnings and uncertainty
General work-permit rules are about to change
Sweden announced that a new salary rule and new employer-linked refusal grounds will apply from 1 June 2026. That means applicants whose decisions land on or after that date need to re-check the live rule set instead of relying on older salary guidance.
The employer file is a real approval risk in Sweden
Sweden's process puts real weight on the vacancy advertisement, union-comment opportunity, insurance coverage, and employer-side compliance record. A strong applicant profile does not rescue a sponsor file that misses those basics.
Blue Card and regular work-permit salary figures are especially volatile in Sweden because the published thresholds are tied to annually updated salary statistics and, for general work permits, to the 1 June 2026 rule change.
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Immigration agencies
Vetted agencies for individuals and employers navigating work permits
Digital platforms for job seekers
Tech-first platforms and tools that digitise the visa process
permly.ai/en
Stockholm-based AI platform that automates Swedish work permit applications end to end. Permly acts as the employer's representative, syncs directly with Migrationsverket, runs pre-hire right-to-work checks, and sends monthly and pre-expiry alerts so permits never slip through the cracks.
Why we list this agency: Swedish immigration tech startup founded 2024 and Vinnova-funded (Innovative Startups 2025, 50 million SEK programme). Developing an employer portal with AI-driven case management piloted with Swedish employers from January 2026. Specifically built for Sweden's Migrationsverket workflow — the only fully Sweden-native work permit automation tool currently in the market.
www.jobbatical.com/countries-we-relocate-to/sweden
AI-enabled immigration and relocation SaaS platform covering Sweden work permits, EU Blue Cards, family permits, and local registrations. HR teams get real-time case dashboards, automated renewal alerts, HRIS integrations with Workday, BambooHR and Greenhouse, and dedicated immigration specialists.
Why we list this agency: Tallinn-based immigration tech company with €11.6 million raised (September 2022, tech.eu). Explicitly lists Sweden as a country of operations on its platform page and publishes Sweden-specific employer guides through 2025–2026. Clients include N26, Pipedrive, and Personio. Rated 4.5+ on G2 with verified employer reviews.
withelva.com
Helsinki-founded Nordic startup that digitises the full employee relocation workflow — work permits, appointment booking, housing coordination, local registrations, and bank setup — in a single platform trusted by fast-growing European tech companies.
Why we list this agency: Raised €1.3 million pre-seed in 2025 led by Lifeline Ventures (backers of Oura, Supercell, Wolt), with Cal Henderson (Slack co-founder) among angel investors. Covered by Tech Funding News and Pääomasijoittajat (Finnish VC association). The company explicitly targets Nordic markets including Sweden and describes its mission as making cross-border hiring work smoothly for European growth-stage companies.
gonomadic.com
Short-term business travel compliance platform that went live in Sweden in September 2025. Provides instant immigration assessments from a database of 170+ countries, manages Posted Worker Notifications, A1 Certificates, and business visa requirements for employees making cross-border trips to Sweden.
Why we list this agency: Fragomen expanded Nomadic to Sweden, Denmark, and Norway on 10 September 2025 in a press release on fragomen.com, citing growing demand for compliance-driven mobility support in the Nordic region. Fragomen itself is ranked Band 1 in Chambers Global immigration continuously since 2006. Nomadic was acquired from a UAE fintech and already operates across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
www.deel.com/hr-services/employee-immigration
Global HR platform with a managed immigration service covering Sweden work permits, EU Blue Cards, and family visas. Deel provides 48-hour eligibility assessments, in-app case tracking, document collection, and dedicated mobility specialists who file on the employer's behalf.
Why we list this agency: Deel publishes a dedicated Sweden work permit guide on deel.com/blog and explicitly includes Sweden in its immigration service coverage. As of 2025 Deel supports 200+ visa categories in 40+ countries and immigration guidance in 70+ countries. Widely referenced by Nordic HR communities and international tech companies hiring into Sweden.
www.topia.com
Enterprise global mobility platform covering immigration tracking, tax compliance, payroll instructions, and cost modelling for employees relocated to Sweden. Topia Go provides Sweden destination guides; its move management suite flags immigration, tax, and labour law issues before they materialise.
Why we list this agency: Topia lists Sweden in its Topia Go Cities coverage. The platform is used by Global 2000 companies and integrates with major HRIS tools. Topia partnered with Jobbatical (announced press release on jobbatical.com) to deliver enhanced immigration services alongside its mobility software. In 2025 Topia launched Horizon, an agentic AI platform for global mobility with real-time country-by-country compliance tracking including Sweden.
Agencies for job seekers
Services that help individuals through the immigration process
www.migrationsverket.se/en/log-in-to-my-page.html
The Swedish Migration Agency's official self-service portal where individual applicants track cases, complete their half of employer-initiated work permit applications, book appointments, and receive decisions.
Why we list this agency: Official government portal operated by Migrationsverket, the statutory authority responsible for all Swedish work and residence permits. The primary and free starting point for every individual applicant.
sweden.se/work-in-sweden
Official government portal run by the Swedish Institute with practical guidance for individual job seekers on permit types, moving steps, and working life in Sweden.
Why we list this agency: Operated by the Swedish Institute on behalf of the Swedish government; the canonical plain-language guide to working in Sweden for international individuals, linked from Migrationsverket and swedish embassies worldwide.
www.elmzell.se/en/expertise/immigration
Sweden's leading boutique HR and employment law firm, founded in 1988, with an immigration practice covering work permit applications, EU Blue Cards, appeals, and compliance under Swedish collective agreements. Takes individual client mandates alongside employer briefs.
Why we list this agency: Ranked Band 2 in Chambers Europe for Employment in Sweden; described by Chambers as the country's leading specialist HR/employment boutique. Lawyer Jenny Hellberg named individually in The Local's November 2025 reader-recommended Swedish immigration lawyers list, where a client credited her with full marks across advice, documentation and outcome.
hilaw.se/en
Stockholm-based international law firm specialising exclusively in Swedish immigration and migration law, taking individual clients on work permits, residence permits, citizenship, and appeals.
Why we list this agency: Named in The Local's November 2025 reader-recommended list of Swedish immigration lawyers (listed as H I Juristbyrå); Swedish Bar Association member with migration law specialisation, verifiable through the Bar Association's public firm directory.
advantage.se/en/migration-law
Swedish immigration law firm with over 18 years of experience in Swedish migration law, advising individuals on work permits, family reunification, permanent residence, and citizenship.
Why we list this agency: Swedish Bar Association member with verified migration law specialisation listed in the Bar's public directory; long-standing individual-client practice referenced in The Local's November 2025 article on where individuals can get immigration help in Sweden.
vedette-legal.com
Gothenburg-based boutique immigration and EU business law firm advising highly skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and SMEs on Swedish work and residence permits, corporate relocation, and cross-border regulatory matters.
Why we list this agency: Rated 4.4 on Trustpilot with 12 verified reviews (100 % five-star) and listed in Lawzana's top immigration lawyers in Sweden 2026. Featured in The Local's November 2025 reader-recommended Swedish immigration lawyers article, where clients cited professionalism, clarity, and creative solutions for complex permit situations including employer-exploitation cases.
clearlaw.se
Stockholm-based Swedish law firm specialising exclusively in migration law, work permits, and Swedish citizenship, with a track record of cases before the Swedish Migration Agency and the administrative courts.
Why we list this agency: Included in Lawzana's curated top immigration lawyers in Sweden 2026 listing. The firm focuses solely on migration law and is referenced in The Local's November 2025 article on Swedish immigration legal services. Client success stories on the firm's website document permit and citizenship outcomes across a range of individual applicant situations.
www.adamlaw.nu/en
Stockholm-based Swedish migration law firm founded by LL.M. Adam M. Lindström, specialising in individual migration cases including work permits, permanent residence, citizenship, and appeals against refusals.
Why we list this agency: Voted the number-one immigration lawyer in Stockholm on the Secure List 2025 and holds 5/5 RECO verified client ratings. Registered as a public migration lawyer (offentligt biträde) with the Swedish Migration Agency. Listed in Lawzana's top immigration lawyers in Stockholm 2026.
www.elmzell.se/en/expertise/immigration
Sweden's leading HR and employment law boutique, founded 1988, with an immigration practice covering individual work permit applications, EU Blue Cards, appeals, and compliance advice for employees as well as employers.
Why we list this agency: Ranked Band 2 in Chambers Europe for Employment in Sweden. Lawyer Jenny Hellberg named in The Local's November 2025 reader-recommended Swedish immigration lawyers list, with a client crediting her with full marks across advice, documentation and outcome. The firm accepts individual client mandates alongside employer instructions.
www.edelweisslegal.com
Swedish law firm based in Sundsvall, described as Norrland's only full international law firm, with a specific focus on immigration, public international law, and cross-border legal issues for individual clients throughout Sweden.
Why we list this agency: Listed in Lawzana's top immigration lawyers in Sweden 2026 with a verified firm profile and client review section. Described as Norrland's only public international law firm, making it the primary individually-focused immigration option for clients outside Stockholm and Gothenburg.
Agencies for employers
Corporate immigration services to bring international talent
www.fragomen.com/countries/sweden.html
The world's largest dedicated immigration law firm, with a Sweden country practice covering employer-sponsored work permits, EU Blue Cards, ICT permits, researcher permits, Posted Worker compliance, and the Nomadic short-term business travel solution for the Nordic region, launched in 2025.
Why we list this agency: Ranked Band 1 in Chambers Global immigration (multi-jurisdictional) continuously since 2006; named FEM EMEA Immigration Provider of the Year multiple times including 2024; named U.S. News Law Firm of the Year in Immigration Law in 2024. Universally referenced in corporate HR and global mobility communities as the primary corporate immigration firm for Swedish assignments.
www.nimmersion.com/services/immigration-services
Stockholm-based corporate relocation and immigration firm founded in 1995 and focused exclusively on Sweden. Manages employer-sponsored work permit applications, EU Blue Cards, ICT permits, family permits, and full destination services for HR teams onboarding non-EU talent.
Why we list this agency: EuRA Full Member since 2000; holds the EuRA Global Quality Seal+ (re-qualified February 2024). First company certified as a Fast Track partner by the Swedish Migration Agency in 2011, enabling decisions in approximately 10 days versus 4–9 months. Named Best European Destination Provider of the Year 2023 by the Association of Relocation Professionals.
nrgab.com
Swedish relocation and immigration firm founded in 1993, now part of the Anywr Group, with offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Lund, and Ludvika. Provides employer-sponsored work permit applications, housing, school search, and integration support for inbound non-EU assignees.
Why we list this agency: First Swedish company to receive the EuRA Global Quality Seal in 2008, continuously re-qualified. First ISO-certified relocation company in Sweden (ISO 9001, certified 2014). Approved by the Swedish Migration Agency as a certified Fast Track application partner since 2012. Positively referenced in The Local's November 2025 article on corporate relocation providers for Sweden.
www.humanentrance.com
International relocation and global mobility partner operating across 120 destinations, with Sweden offices in Stockholm and Lund. Provides immigration services, work permit submissions, home search, tenancy management, and intercultural training for employers bringing non-EU talent to Sweden.
Why we list this agency: EuRA member holding the EuRA Global Quality Seal (renewed). Certified and trusted partner of the Swedish Migration Agency since 2001 and reported to hold the largest annual work permit submission volume of any third-party provider in Sweden. Named in The Local's November 2025 article on corporate relocation providers recommended to employers hiring in Sweden.
www.keyrelocation.se/immigration-service
Nordic relocation agency established in 1993 with Swedish offices in Gothenburg and Stockholm. Core employer services include work permit applications, permit renewals, ICT filings, destination services, and global mobility consulting for HR teams.
Why we list this agency: EuRA Full Member; certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015; certified by the Swedish Migration Agency for immigration services. Named in The Local's November 2025 article on corporate relocation providers recommended to employers hiring in Sweden.
vialtopartners.com/solutions/immigration-services
Global mobility and immigration firm spun out of PwC in 2022, with Sweden offices in Stockholm, Malmö, and Gothenburg. Handles employer-sponsored work permits, EU Blue Cards, ICT permits, immigration compliance audits, and internal mobility strategy for multinational clients.
Why we list this agency: Carved out of PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Mobility Services; operates across 150+ countries with 6,500+ professionals. Sweden immigration team led by Patrik Nyström, a former case officer and senior migration officer at the Swedish Migration Agency, giving the team direct institutional knowledge of how the agency assesses files.
kpmg.com/se/en/services/tax/our-services-for-employers/migration-and-swedish-work-permits.html
KPMG Sweden's dedicated migration team handles employer-sponsored work and residence permits, EU Blue Cards, ICT permits, Posted Worker registrations, and Swedish Tax Agency migration registrations, coordinating cross-border cases through the KPMG global network in 200+ jurisdictions.
Why we list this agency: Part of the Big Four KPMG global network. KPMG's GMS Flash Alert series is a primary reference cited by mobility professionals tracking Swedish work permit rule changes, including the June 2026 salary threshold reform. Named in The Local's November 2025 article as one of the major accounting firm immigration practices recommended to employers hiring in Sweden.
www.deloitte.com/se/sv/services/tax/services/global-employer-services.html
Deloitte Sweden's Global Employer Services immigration team handles work and residence permits, EU Blue Cards, ICT permits, and global mobility compliance for corporate clients, coordinated through Deloitte's network of 1,500+ immigration specialists across 135 countries.
Why we list this agency: Part of the Big Four Deloitte global network. Named in The Local's November 2025 article as one of the accounting firm immigration practices recommended to employers bringing non-EU talent to Sweden. Deloitte's immigration consultants hold law, economics, and political science backgrounds combined with mobility consulting experience.
www.ey.com/en_se/services/tax/global-immigration
EY Sweden's dedicated Global Immigration team helps employers manage work and residence permit applications, ICT permits, EU Blue Cards, business traveller compliance, and the June 2026 salary-rule reforms, integrated with expatriate tax and payroll services.
Why we list this agency: Part of EY's global immigration practice — one of the world's largest, with over 2,000 dedicated immigration professionals across 140 countries. EY Sweden publishes comprehensive employer alerts on Swedish work permit rule changes, including the June 2026 reform, cited by corporate HR teams across Scandinavia as a primary reference source for compliance planning.
www.elmzell.se/en/expertise/immigration
Sweden's most-ranked specialist HR and employment law boutique, advising employers on work permit sponsorship, EU Blue Card filings, ICT permit structures, collective-agreement compliance, and the new June 2026 employer-obligation rules.
Why we list this agency: Ranked Band 2 in Chambers Europe for Employment in Sweden; consistently described as the country's leading specialist HR/employment boutique. Has acted on Swedish immigration compliance for leading multinationals and Swedish corporates. Jenny Hellberg's individual and employer immigration work noted in The Local's November 2025 article.
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Official sources
Government portals and legislation this page cites
Sweden – EU country
european-union.europa.eu/principles-countries-history/eu-countries/sweden_en?prefLang=ru
official · European Union · checked 2026-04-23
Work permit or residence permit to work in Sweden
www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work.html
official · Swedish Migration Agency · checked 2026-04-23
Apply for a work permit in Sweden
www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/employees.html
official · Swedish Migration Agency · checked 2026-04-23
Apply for an EU Blue Card for highly qualified employment in Sweden
www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/eu-blue-cards.html
official · Swedish Migration Agency · checked 2026-04-23
Apply for a residence permit to conduct research in Sweden
www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/researchers.html
official · Swedish Migration Agency · checked 2026-04-23
Apply for an ICT permit to work at a business in Sweden by which you are employed outside the EU/EEA
www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/ict-permits.html
official · Swedish Migration Agency · checked 2026-04-23
Apply for a residence permit to come to Sweden to look for work or start a business
www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/look-for-work/look-for-work-or-start-a-business.html
official · Swedish Migration Agency · checked 2026-04-23
Apply for a permit for seasonal work in Sweden
www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/temporary-work-in-sweden/seasonal-workers.html
official · Swedish Migration Agency · checked 2026-04-23
Employing a citizen of a non-EU/EEA country
www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/you-want-to-employ/employing-someone-from-outside-the-eu-eea/employment/employment.html
official · Swedish Migration Agency · checked 2026-04-23
Employing highly skilled personnel who want to apply for an EU Blue Card in Sweden
www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/you-want-to-employ/employing-someone-from-outside-the-eu-eea/employment/eu-blue-cards.html
official · Swedish Migration Agency · checked 2026-04-23
Employing a person from the same group outside the EU/EEA to work as a manager, specialist or trainee/intern in Sweden
www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/you-want-to-employ/employing-someone-from-outside-the-eu-eea/employment/ict-permits.html
official · Swedish Migration Agency · checked 2026-04-23
Employing a non-EU/EEA citizen to conduct research in Sweden
www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/you-want-to-employ/employing-someone-from-outside-the-eu-eea/employment/researchers.html
official · Swedish Migration Agency · checked 2026-04-23
Employing a non-EU/EEA citizen for seasonal work
www.migrationsverket.se/en/employers/you-want-to-employ/employing-someone-from-outside-the-eu-eea/temporary-employment/seasonal-workers.html
official · Swedish Migration Agency · checked 2026-04-23
Statistics on waiting times
www.migrationsverket.se/en/contact-us/waiting-times.html
official · Swedish Migration Agency · checked 2026-04-23
New rules for work permits from 1 June 2026
www.migrationsverket.se/nyheter/news-archive/2026-04-17-new-rules-for-work-permits-from-1-june-2026.html
official · Swedish Migration Agency · checked 2026-04-23
Your application has been approved – work
www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-have-received-a-decision/work/your-application-has-been-approved.html
official · Swedish Migration Agency · checked 2026-04-23
Permit requirements
www.swedenabroad.se/en/about-sweden-non-swedish-citizens/new-zealand/going-to-sweden/visit-or-live-in-sweden-for-more-than-90-days-working-in-sweden/permit-requirements/
official · Sweden Abroad · checked 2026-04-23
Employing third-country nationals
www.skatteverket.se/servicelankar/otherlanguages/inenglishengelska/businessesandemployers/startingandrunningaswedishbusiness/registeringabusiness/employingthirdcountrynationals.4.353fa3f313ec5f91b951dbf.html?q=contract
official · Swedish Tax Agency · checked 2026-04-23
Medianlöner i Sverige
www.scb.se/hitta-statistik/sverige-i-siffror/utbildning-jobb-och-pengar/medianloner-i-sverige/
official · Statistics Sweden · checked 2026-04-23