🇸🇪 Sweden · Employer-sponsored work
EU Blue Card — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €4,767 |
| Minimum annual salary | €56,805 (≈ SEK 52,000 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 5+ years |
| Language level | B2 |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €182 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 9 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Must have a valid passport
- Must have higher education or at least five years of experience Your higher education must correspond to at least 180 higher education credits
- Must have an employment contract for a highly qualified employment You must have a highly qualified employment for a period of at least six months
- Must have a salary/wages that amount to at least 1,25 times the average Swedish salary/wages
- Must have a power of attorney and attach it to the application
- Must have able to financially support your family
- Must have an income that allows you to financially support yourself and your family
- Must have an income that can cover housing costs and living expenses for yourself and your family members
- Must have left after paying your rent is
- Correctly made copies of each family member’s passport
- Birth record or birth certificate stating the names of the child’s parents
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/eu-blue-cards.html.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €4,767.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Since 9 July 2025, the salary threshold is SEK 52,000 per month.”
“You want to apply for an EU Blue Card because you have been offered highly qualified employment in Sweden. ... You must have an employment contract for a highly qualified employment ... The employment contract must be signed by both you and your employer.”
“página do EU Blue Card sueco não estabelece pathway directo para residência permanente (referências a 'long-term resident' são para titulares vindos de outro país UE)”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.