Apply for a work permit after visiting an employer
Who it's for: For people who visited an employer in Sweden and were hired in a profession with a labour shortage.
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: SEK 34,470
- Family can join: Yes
- Occupation list: Official occupation list
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | SEK 2,200 | — | migrationsverket.seOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Salary threshold | SEK 34,470 | — | 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 Adult family members: SEK 1,500 Children: SEK 750”
Salary thresholdSEK 34,470Official wording
“you must have a monthly salary/wages of at least SEK 34,470”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“If your family will be moving to Sweden to live with you here, they can apply at the same time.”
Occupation listOfficial occupation list ↗Official wording
“There must be a high demand for labour in your profession”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Can lead to permanent residence; Decision time. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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