The person you want to employ has had their application for a work permit or residence permit to work in Sweden rejected.
If the person you want to employ has had their application for a work permit rejected, they are not entitled to work, live or reside in Sweden.
If the employee is in Sweden when the Swedish Migration Agency rejects the application, they have three weeks to leave Sweden and the Schengen area, calculated from the date the decision was received.
The Swedish Migration Agency’s decision can be appealed. The decision states how this is done and within what timeframe any appeal must be submitted. The decision also states whether the employee has the right to remain in Sweden while their appeal is being examined.
Once the decision becomes legally binding, it is no longer possible to appeal.
If the employee has received a refusal of entry decision that is to be implemented immediately, they must leave Sweden as soon as they have received the decision, even if they choose to appeal.
It is punishable for an employer to employ a person who does not have the right to be in Sweden or work here. The employer may be forced to pay a penalty or be fined or imprisoned. The employer also risks being deprived of the right to public support, grants and benefits and may be liable for repayment of previously paid grants. Their right to participate in public procurements may also be affected.
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.