You want to employ
You want to employ a person for work in Sweden.
Employers
Information for employers planning to employ people who need a permit to work in Sweden.
Extending a permit
You have an employee with a work or residence permit who wants to extend their permit in order to continue working for you in Sweden.
After the decision
The person you want to employ has received a decision från the Swedish Migration Agency. Read about what is happening and what you need to do now.
During the employment period
You have employed a person who has received permit to work in Sweden and want to know what applies if something were to change.
How it works
Information for employers planning to employ employees from non-EU/EEA countries.
Highly qualified workers
If you are recruiting highly qualified workers from countries outside the EU/EEA, you can receive extra support for the application for a work permit.
Manage applications
Here, employers can manage ongoing applications for permits for people they intend to employ.
News archive
News
2025-04-01
The possibility of changing tracks ends on 1 April
On 1 April, the Swedish Parliaments decision to remove the possibility of changing tracks will come into force. This affects people who have been granted, or applied for, a residence permit on the basis of work after their asylum application has been rejected through a so-called change of track.
2025-03-05
The Swedish Migration Agency's new website has now been launched
On 5 March, the Swedish Migration Agency launched a completely new version of migrationsverket.se, with a new structure and a more user-friendly navigation. The purpose of the new website is primarily to make it easier for visitors to find the information they need.
2025-01-07
New EU Blue Card rules now apply
As of 1 January, new requirements and rules apply for anyone who wants to apply for an EU Blue Card and existing Blue Card holders.
2024-12-19
After the end of the year, seasonal workers will need employment contracts
In order to get a permit as a seasonal worker, it is no longer enough to have a job offer in Sweden. Instead, starting 1 January 2025, you will need to have an employment contract signed by both parties.