Au pairs
You want to apply for a residence permit to work as an au pair.
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You want to apply for a work permit or a residence permit for a temporary employment in Sweden.
Seasonal workers
You want to apply for a work permit because you have been offered seasonal employment in Sweden.
Volunteer work
Staffing agency/representative for berry pickers
You represent a staffing agency that is the representative of a group of workers who want to apply for a work permit to come to Sweden and pick berries.
Berry pickers
You want to apply for a work permit because you have found employment as a berry picker in Sweden.
Working holiday visa for young people
You want to apply for a residence permit for a working holiday in order to be able to experience Swedish life and culture as a young person.
Traineeships/internships
You want to apply for a residence permit for traineeship/internship in Sweden.
Self-employed with a temporary assignment in Sweden
You have your own business outside the EU and you have received a temporary assignment on site in Sweden.
Temporary work contracting
You have a residence permit in another EU country and are employed by a business that has received a temporary assignment in Sweden.
News
2025-03-06
Changes for those residing in Cyprus who wish to apply for residence and work permit
From 17 March 2025 the Swedish embassy in Nicosia will no longer handle migration matters. If you are a citizen of Cyprus, you should instead contact the Swedish embassy in Athens, Greece. The same applies for non-Cypriot legal residents of Cyprus.
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.
2025-02-07
Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania are now part of the Schengen area. Legal residents of these countries shall, from 24 February 2025 turn to one of the five Schengen hubs for migration related matters.
2025-02-07
As from 10 March, 2025, the embassy in Sarajevo will no longer handle migration related matters. Instead, you should turn to the Swedish embassy in Skopje, North Macedonia.
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.
2024-12-20
As of 3 February 2025, residents of Serbia and Montenegro should contact the Embassy of Sweden in Skopje, North Macedonia for applications for residence and work permits.