How to migrate to Sweden as a skilled worker?

How to migrate to Sweden as a skilled worker?

Sweden is identified as one of the largest economies in the world, with a strong job market. Foreigner mainly chooses Sweden to migrate and work in Sweden because of its economy. Sweden has a shortage of skilled workforce in specific sectors, which is also an opportunity for foreigners to obtain a Swedish work visa.

 

If non-EU residents want to work in Sweden, they must apply for a Swedish work visa before entering the country. Regarding work permits, Sweden does not distinguish between skilled and unskilled workers

 

Types of Sweden work visa

Here are the types of Sweden work visa:

 

Intra-company Transfer Permit

The Intra-company Transfer permit (ICT) is a work permit for a non-EU/EEA employee who wants to work in Sweden. This work visa is for individuals who will be working in Sweden as managers or specialists or who are to get practical training with the company.

 

Requirements of Intra-company Transfer Permit

Here are the requirements for an Intra-company Transfer Permit:

 

• Must possess a valid passport
• Must work as a manager, specialist, or trainee for more than 90 days at the Sweden Company
• Must be qualified, trained, and have an experience related to the job offered
• Must provide an employment contract from a non-EU employer
• Must be willing to move to the same company in a Non-EU Company after return
• Must complete three months of employment

 

EU Blue Card

The EU Blue Card is for applicants who are offered highly qualified work. To acquire an EU Blue Card, the applicant must possess five years of experience and a salary of at least 1.5 times more than the average salary in Sweden.

 

Requirements of EU Blue Card

Here are the requirements for an EU Blue Card:

 

• Possess a valid passport
• Must have five years of experience
• Have valid insurance in Sweden
• Must have a high qualifying work for at least one year
• Employers must provide a salary of at least one and a half times more than the average salary in Sweden.

 

Seasonal workers permit

The Seasonal worker permit is for non-EU/EEA citizens who are offered seasonal work in Sweden by an employer in Sweden.

 

Requirements for the Seasonal Workers Permit

Here are the requirements for the Seasonal worker's permit:

 

• Must be a citizen of a non-EU /EEA country
• Have a valid passport
• Must be offered a temporary approval employer in Switzerland
• Must have access to standard accommodation
• Have a valid health insurance
• Prove your qualification

 

Self-Employment Permit

A Self-Employment Permit is a residence permit for those who own businesses in Sweden. It is provided to those who want to run their businesses in Sweden for over three months.

 

Requirements for the Self-Employment Permit

Here are the requirements for the Self-Employment Permit:

 

• Must have a valid passport
• They must be running their own business
• Must have relevant knowledge of Swedish or English language
• Prove that they have been running a business
• Must have sufficient funds

 

Sweden Business Work Permit

Sweden Business Work Permit is a residency permit for highly qualified individuals looking to work or start a business in Sweden. Individuals who have an advanced-level degree and want to work in Sweden or explore possibilities of starting a business in Sweden are eligible to apply for this permit.

 

Requirements of Business Work Permit

Here are the requirements for the Business Work Permit:

 

• Must have a valid passport
• Must be located in Sweden
• Must have an advanced level degree qualification
• Must have sufficient funds
• Must have valid health insurance

 

The most in-demand jobs in Sweden

Sweden has a high shortage of skilled workers in sectors such as:

 

• Healthcare
• Information technology
• Primary school teachers
• Special needs educators
• Software developers
• Police officers
• Nursing assistants
• Midwives
• Civil engineers
• System analysts
• IT architects
• Specialist nurses
• Doctors

 

Steps to apply for Sweden work visa

Below are the steps to apply for Sweden work visa:

 

Step 1: Have a job offer

Step 2: Your employer will initiate the application

Step 3: Receive the application

Step 4: Attach the required

Step 5: Wait for the visa 

Step 6: Migrate to Sweden

 

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