First Time Work Permit in Sweden Applications Work Permit is the most common type of permit for individuals planning on working in Sweden and it is used to apply for all job types. If someone is coming to Sweden for work, this is the permit to be applied for. There ...
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Coming to Sweden for Job interviews or looking for Jobs UPDATE: Sweden has issued a new type of visa in June 2022 allowing individuals to seek for a job in Sweden. It will be valid for between 3 to 9 months. READ MORE HERE. Job seeker visa doesn't exist There ...
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Skilled Immigration There is no difference between unskilled and skilled worker immigration In Sweden there is no separation between skilled and unskilled workers when it comes to work permit requirements. So technically there is no skilled worker immigration to Sweden, just work immigration. Generally, everyone regardless of profession can apply ...
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Costs for a permit in Sweden In Sweden there are certain costs that are associated with the application process. The Migration Agency has most of the Sweden work permit cost listed on their website here which are: Application for work permit for employees Work permit SEK 2,000 Extension of work ...
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Processing times Sweden work permit processing time can vary greatly depending on the permit that is being applied for and it is also something that changes very regularly. It will always be the most recent processing time that applies so the one that applies to submitted applications so it is ...
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Self employment in Sweden So, here's the deal. There isn't a Sweden self employment visa, however, there are other ways. Number one being applying for a job and get a work permit, or get someone in Sweden to start a business for you. Work Permits Work permits were the second ...
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Work permits and work/business visas When coming to Sweden for work, people are often confused as to whether they need to apply for a work permit or if they can simply apply for a work visa instead. The general rule is that if a person if coming to Sweden to ...
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How long is a Work Permit and what are you allowed to do? Your first Sweden work permit duration is normally 2 years, but it can be shorter depending on circumstances. Your extension will give you another 2 years, after which you can apply for permanent residency.  Having a work ...
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Work Permit/Visa Requirements for Sweden So, there is a lot of other requirements of a work permit in Sweden that people don't think about. Whether or not it is the employer's fault or not, you, the employee, will pay the price. We wrote a step by step guide to how ...
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Renewing a Work Permit in Sweden Renewing a work permit in Sweden is required under the following circumstances: Your permit is expiring You have held a work permit in Sweden for less than 2 years and you are changing employer or occupation/role You have held a work permit in Sweden ...
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