Students who have found work
Who it's for: For people with a student permit at a Swedish university who have got a job and want a work permit.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: Yes
- Main fee: SEK 2,200
- Salary threshold: Not required
- Family can join: Yes
- Decision time: 4 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | SEK 2,200 | — | migrationsverket.seOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
5 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“You must have an employment contract”
Main feeSEK 2,200Official wording
“Employees: SEK 2,200”
Salary thresholdNot requiredOfficial wording
“you are exempt from the salary requirement for work permits”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“Your family can apply at the same time as you.”
Decision time4 monthsOfficial wording
“Complete applications 75% of recently decided cases have been decided within: 4 months”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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