Temporary work in Sweden
Who it's for: People who want a permit for temporary employment in Sweden.
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 1 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: In some streams
- Age limit: 18 to 30
- Money to show: SEK 15,000
- Main fee: SEK 2,000
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | SEK 2,000 | — | migrationsverket.seOfficial · 1 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | SEK 15,000 | — | migrationsverket.seOfficial · 1 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
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededIn some streamsOfficial wording
“You must have an employment contract”
Age limit18 to 30Official wording
“You must be between 18 and 30 years of age”
Money to showSEK 15,000Official wording
“You must have at least SEK 15,000, so that you can support yourself financially when you first arrive in Sweden.”
Main feeSEK 2,000Official wording
“Fee: SEK 2,000.”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Salary threshold; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
Other work with a sponsor routes in Sweden
All visa types in Sweden
Every visa type we have listed, grouped by purpose, with links to the official pages.
Sweden visa typesBefore you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.