Valid passport and signed employment agreement
Work permits
Sweden work permits
Prepare for an employer-based work-permit application with clear information about the job, salary, insurance and employment conditions.
- Route type
- Employer-based work permit
- Destination
- Sweden
- Best for
- Applicants exploring employment with a Swedish employer.
- In this guide
- 3 stages · 5 document groups
START WITH YOUR PROFILE
A useful first conversation starts with the right details.
Tell us about your objective and background. This free initial assessment is an enquiry—not an eligibility decision or confirmed appointment.
02
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Know what the route is—and what it is not.
This page covers Sweden’s standard employer-based work-permit route, not an open work permit. A signed employment agreement, compliant terms and employer participation are central.
From 1 June 2026, the general salary floor is 90% of the median salary current when the application is assessed, and pay must also match collective agreements or normal industry practice. Exceptions and transition rules require individual checking.
Official route guidance: Swedish Migration Agency — employees · Swedish Migration Agency — salary requirement
Who it may suit
Applicants exploring employment with a Swedish employer.
Employer-based work permit
ROUTES AND STATUS
Understand the distinction before choosing.
These routes have different legal outcomes and conditions. The right starting point depends on your facts.
| Route | Status | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Employee work permit | Employer-based temporary permission | The employer provides employment information and completes required recruitment and insurance steps; the applicant completes the permit application. |
| Accompanying family | Separate residence applications | Eligible family may apply, but the worker must meet the applicable family maintenance rules. Adult family members and qualifying older children may work if permits are granted. |
03
ELIGIBILITY
The points we review first.
- 01
A qualifying employment agreement and valid passport are required.
- 02
Salary and employment conditions must meet the current Swedish Migration Agency rules, including any applicable exemption.
- 03
Employer insurance and recruitment obligations must be checked. Language requirements depend on the job; German A1 is not a general Swedish work-permit requirement.
04
POTENTIAL BENEFITS
A route should serve the life you are planning.
- An opportunity to work in Sweden under an approved permit.
- Accompanying family applications may be possible under the relevant requirements.
05
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
Prepare in stages.
This is an indicative checklist, not a universal filing list. The authority may request additional or updated evidence.
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Employer’s role, salary and employment-condition information
Evidence of required employer insurance
Qualification or licence evidence where the occupation requires it
Family relationship, housing and maintenance evidence for accompanying applications
06
THE PROCESS
A clear sequence, with responsibilities defined.
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- 01You + Plan B
Review the employment agreement and current salary rules.
- 02Preparation
The employer initiates the relevant employment information.
- 03Authority decision
Complete your application, provide documents and await the decision before travel where required.
07
HOW PLAN B HELPS
Practical guidance, from profile to preparation.
We help organise your profile, identify information gaps, explain the official requirements and coordinate an agreed preparation checklist. Final eligibility and every decision remain with the relevant authority. Regulated representation and legal advice must come from an appropriately authorised professional; confirm the adviser’s credentials and written scope before proceeding.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you take the next step.
No. German A1 is not a Swedish work-permit requirement. Any Swedish or English language requirement comes from the occupation, employer or licensing rules.
Official sources · Route guidance checked Swedish Migration Agency — employeesSwedish Migration Agency — salary requirement
YOUR NEXT MOVE
Turn an ambition into a properly prepared plan.
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