Employers – You want to employ EU/EEA citizens

You want to employ someone who is a citizen of a country within the EU/EEA.

An EU/EEA citizen is covered by the right to free movement in Europe and does not need a work permit to work in Sweden.

Anyone who is a family member of an EU/EEA citizen with a right of residence in Sweden, but who are themselves a citizen of a non-EU/EEA country, may also work without a work permit. However, they must apply for a residence card if they will be here for more than three months.

You want to employ – Person with a residence card

Countries covered by the right to free movement within Europe

Karta över dublinländer som omfattas av den fria rörligheten.

News

2025-05-23

Median salary to be updated on 17 June

On 17 June, Statistics Sweden (SCB) will update the median salary in Sweden. This will affect the salary level requirement for people applying for a work permit.

2025-05-20

What counts as a salary?

One of the requirements for being granted a work permit is that the salary must enable you to make a good living. A new ruling from the Migration Court of Appeal clarifies what counts as a salary.

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.