🇸🇪 Sweden · Employer-sponsored work
Apply for a work permit after visiting an employer — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,061 |
| Minimum annual salary | €37,655 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–99 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €201 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
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/employees.html.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,061.
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.
“To meet the salary requirement, you must have a monthly salary/wages of at least SEK 34,470. This corresponds to 90 percent of the current median salary that Statistics Sweden publishes in June of each year.”
“you must have, or have applied for, a comprehensive health insurance policy”
“Page details the work-permit salary and maintenance requirements; it mentions permanent residence only in the context of who does not need a work permit ('have a permanent residence permit'), and is silent on whether this work permit itself leads to PR.”
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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.