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Work in Sweden

A strong tech ecosystem with transparent work permit process and excellent work-life balance.

Immigration Programs

Job offer + salary

SEK 27,360/mo (~USD 31K/yr)

Employer-sponsored work permit requiring a job offer with Swedish employment terms and salary at or above the minimum threshold.

Scoring: Binary: job offer + salary SEK 27,360+/mo + standard employment terms.

Written job offer from a Swedish employer with standard terms and conditions.

Minimum SEK 27,360/mo (2025). Must be comparable to Swedish collective agreements.

Employer must provide health, life, occupational injury, and pension insurance.

Permit matches contract length, max 2 years initially. Renewable.

No Swedish language requirement for work permit. Swedish helps career growth.

After 4 years of work in Sweden, eligible for permanent residence.

💡 Stockholm is one of Europe's top startup hubs — Spotify, Klarna, King are headquartered here

💡 No Swedish required at work — most tech companies operate in English

💡 The salary threshold is relatively low compared to other EU countries

💡 After 4 years on work permit, you qualify for permanent residence

💡 EU Blue Card option available for higher salaries with faster PR track

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