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Sweden Athlete or coach work permit

11 facts quoted from the official source

Professional employment under contract with a Swedish sports club or association.

Income required
SEK 34,470/mo
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
children
from the official record
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Employment, placement or host agreementA signed employment contract with the employer is required.
  • Minimum salaryThe current general work-permit threshold is SEK 34,470 per month, alongside terms at least equivalent to collective agreements or industry practice.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThis permit is for a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA unless an expressly stated exception applies.
  • Purpose or legal basisProfessional employment under contract with a Swedish sports club or association.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementEmployer insurance is required; comprehensive health insurance is additionally required for employment lasting at most one year.
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA valid passport is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Work rightsWork is authorised only within the employer and occupation stated in the decision.
  • Dependent-family rightsEligible family members may receive permits for the same period; adult family and children turning at least 16 during the year may work.
Family

Who you can bring

children
  • Dependent-family rightsEligible family members may receive permits for the same period; adult family and children turning at least 16 during the year may work.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe current official application tariff applies to this route.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe permit can be granted for at most 2 years, never beyond the contract or passport.
  • Renewal or extensionThe permit can be extended.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Sweden?
The official source states: Professional employment under contract with a Swedish sports club or association.
02How much money do I need?
The lowest published threshold is SEK 34,470/mo (income), from the official record.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: children.
04Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Employer insurance is required; comprehensive health insurance is additionally required for employment lasting at most one year.

Every answer is quoted from the official migrationsverket.se page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source migrationsverket.seLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Sweden government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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