Apply for Work Visas to Sweden

A work visa is a permit that you need if you are going to work in Sweden and are not a citizen of the EU, EEA or Switzerland. In most cases, an approved work permit is required before you enter Sweden to start employment. The permit is linked to a specific employer and employment.

At Alla Visum you can get help with your application for a work visa to SWEDEN. We help you check the information, reduce the risk of errors and ensure that your application is handled correctly before moving to Sweden. You can start the application online, upload documents, and get professional help throughout the process.

About work visas to SWEDEN

A work visa to SWEDEN is a permit that gives foreign citizens the right to live and work in Sweden for a certain period. In practice, a work permit is issued and then a residence permit card showing that the person has the right to work and reside in Sweden.

To be able to apply, an offer of employment from a Swedish employer is required. The employer must comply with Swedish rules on salary, insurance and terms of employment before the application can be processed.

Work visas are only valid for the employer and occupation specified in the decision. The validity of the permit varies depending on the length of employment and the decisions of the authorities.

You will need the following documents to apply:

• Completed visa application
• Copy of passport information page
• Visa photo
• Offer of employment from a Swedish employer
• Employment contract or equivalent documentation
• Documents showing professional experience or education if required for the position
• Any supplementary documents requested by Swedish authorities

SWEDEN can change visa rules and document requirements at short notice. It is therefore important to check the current rules before submitting the application.

Work Visa Rules

Important rules to know:

• Work visas are intended for people who have been offered work in Sweden
• You may only work under the conditions of the granted permit
• The permit is tied to a specific employer
• The period of validity is determined by Swedish authorities based on the scope of the employment
• Work visa is not intended for tourist travel
• A separate residence permit is required for studies
• The final decision is always made by the SWEDEN immigration authorities
• An extension can often be applied for from Swedish authorities before the current permit expires and is decided by them

How to apply for a work visa to SWEDEN?

The application process for a work visa to Sweden consists of several steps and requires approval from both the trade union organization and Swedish authorities before the trip can be carried out.

Step 1 – Employment offer from a Swedish employer

First, you must have a valid offer of employment from an employer in Sweden. The employer begins the process by registering the offer of employment with the Swedish Migration Agency.

Step 2 – Trade union statement

Before the application can be processed, the relevant trade union in Sweden must be given the opportunity to review the terms of employment. The union checks, among other things, that wages, insurance and other conditions meet Swedish requirements.

Step 3 – Application to the Swedish Migration Agency

Once the union statement has been submitted, the application for a work permit can be submitted to the Swedish Migration Agency. The authority reviews the employment, the employer and the documents that have been submitted before a decision is made.

Step 4 – Work permit decision

If the application is approved, the Finnish Immigration Service will make a decision on a work permit and a residence permit. The final decision is always made by Swedish authorities.

Step 5 – Biometric Registration

After approval, the applicant needs to visit a Swedish embassy or visa center abroad to provide biometric data, including photograph and fingerprints. All Visas help with booking and guidance for this step.

Step 6 – Production of residence permit cards

Once the biometric data has been registered, the residence permit card is produced. The card is then sent to the Swedish embassy or visa center chosen in the application.

Step 7 – Collection of residence permit cards

Once the card has arrived, the applicant will be informed that it is ready for delivery. The residence permit card must be collected before the trip to Sweden can be carried out.

At Alla Visum, we help you through all steps of the process – from document review and application processing to follow-up of the case and guidance for biometric registration and handing out of residence permit cards.