You want to employ a person from Ukraine who has a residence permit in Sweden under the Temporary Protection Directive.
A person who has fled the war in Ukraine and received a residence permit in Sweden under the Temporary Protection Directive has the right to work in Sweden from the age of 16. As proof of this right, the person receives a residence permit card.
People who have applied to extend their residence permit under the Temporary Protection Directive also have the right to work, even if the person in question is still waiting for a decision. In that case, they can demonstrate their right to work through a “Proof of received application for an extended residence permit with temporary protection – the Temporary Protection Directive”.
A person with a residence permit under the Temporary Protection Directive who has been in Sweden for less than a year cannot be listed in the Swedish Population Register. The employee must therefore register with the Swedish Tax Agency, so that they can pay taxes. You or the person you want to employ does this by submitting a notification of preliminary A tax to the Swedish Tax Agency. The employee can start working before they have received a decision from the Swedish Tax Agency.
A person who has a residence permit under the Temporary Protection Directive and has been in Sweden for at least one year can get listed in the Swedish Population Register. A person who has been listed in the register has a personal identity number and you do not need to check if they have registered to pay taxes.
Some people who have fled from the war in Ukraine are not covered by the EU’s Temporary Protection Directive and have instead applied for asylum. An asylum seeker has an Asylum Seeker card that shows that he or she has the right to stay in Sweden while awaiting a decision. Read more about employing an asylum seeker:
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.
