Sweden- Revised Blue Card Wage Demand
Posted on August 30, 2023
The Blue Card salary threshold in Sweden has increased to 57,450 SEK/month. This increase is effective immediately and applies to all existing applications. Companies should ensure they meet this new salary threshold for their employees.
Sweden – Extension of Entry Ban
Posted on November 11, 2021
Effective October 31, 2021, the Swedish Government has extended the ban on entry into Sweden from countries outside and within the EU/EEA due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For travelers within the EU/EEA region, in order to enter Sweden, must present… Read more »
Sweden – Brexit Update for UK Citizens
Posted on November 25, 2020
The Swedish Parliament updated its measures regarding UK citizens currently living, working or studying in Sweden. UK citizens that live in Sweden as of December 31, 2020, must apply for “residence status”, which will allow them to remain and work… Read more »
Sweden – New Rules for Posted Worker Notifications
Posted on July 20, 2020
Effective July 30th, the Swedish Work Environment Authority (SWEA) has announced some changes to the rules on posting workers from abroad. All postings must be notified to the SWEA no later than the date the posting begins. Previously, employers only… Read more »
Sweden – Travel Ban Extended until June 30, 2020
Posted on June 19, 2020
The travel ban into the EU has been extended until June 30, 2020. Travelling to Sweden will be limited to the following: Swedish citizens, EU citizens, and people who have a residence permit in Sweden may still enter the country… Read more »
Sweden – New Intra-Corporate Transfer Permit Available
Posted on March 30, 2018
Effective March 1, 2018, Sweden has introduced new work and residence permit rules for intra-corporate transfer (ICT), transposing into national law European Union (EU) Directive 2014/66 “on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals in the framework… Read more »
Sweden – Changes to Revoking Temporary Residence Permits
Posted on December 4, 2017
New changes regarding the revocation of a temporary residence permit for work will go into effect beginning of December 1, 2017. The changes will no longer require the Swedish Migration Agency to revoke a temporary residence permit in relation to… Read more »
Sweden – New Intra-Corporate Transfer Permit Announced for March 2018
Posted on November 14, 2017
The Swedish Migration Agency has announced that it plans to implement European Union (EU) Directive 2014/66 “on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals in the framework of an intra-corporate transfer” from March 1, 2018, including an… Read more »
Sweden – Faster Processing for Work and Residence Permit Applications
Posted on August 28, 2017
Effective May 2, 2017, the Swedish Migration Agency has implemented a faster process for work and residence permit applications submitted by certified companies. First-time applications submitted on or after May 2, 2017 will be processed within ten business days, while… Read more »
Sweden – Insurance Certificates Required for Work Permits
Posted on June 17, 2016
The Migration Board of Sweden is enforcing a new regulation in which employers must now provide health, life, and occupational injury insurance coverage to its employees applying for work permits or work permit renewals. Applicants applying for a work permit… Read more »