For employers

As an employer you are welcome to call us or email us via our form if you have questions. If you are recruiting highly qualified workers and have questions regarding applications for work permits you can receive extra support from us.

Before you contact us

Before you contact us, we recommend that you read our questions and answers to see if your question can be answered directly.

If you are planning to employ a highly qualified worker, you can get additional informational support before submitting an application for a work permit. This informational support is adapted to your situation and may consist of individual contact via email and/or telephone, as well as in-person meetings, if necessary.

Read more about employing highly qualified workers

Support for employers who recruit highly qualified workers

Before you employ a citizen of a non-EU/EEA country, you must first check that the person has the right to be in Sweden and work here. You also need to notify the Swedish Tax Agency of the employment.

Employing people outside the EU/EEA

Here is an overview of the various steps in the process of employing a citizen of a non-EU/EEA country who needs a work permit.

Employment – How it works

You can find statistics on waiting times for work permits on the Waiting times page.

The Swedish Migration Agency is responsible for considering applications from people who want to live in Sweden, seek protection or become Swedish citizens. Our work is based on Swedish laws and international conventions, with a focus on legal certainty and effective reception and return.