Sweden Work Permit from Dubai & UAE
Sweden is home to world-renowned companies like Spotify, IKEA, Volvo, H&M, and Ericsson, and consistently ranks among Europe's top destinations for tech talent. The Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) operates a …
Working in Sweden from the UAE
Sweden is home to world-renowned companies like Spotify, IKEA, Volvo, H&M, and Ericsson, and consistently ranks among Europe's top destinations for tech talent. The Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) operates a fully online work permit system praised for its transparency and efficiency.
Sweden's fully online Migrationsverket work permit system is one of Europe's most transparent, and Sweden's tech ecosystem offers world-class salaries and career growth.
Free Eligibility Check
Get a written assessment of your Sweden work permit eligibility — free, within 24 hours, no obligation.
Sweden Work Permit Requirements
- Valid passport (6+ months)
- Employment offer meeting minimum salary and insurance requirements
- Union agreement compliance
- Educational certificates
- Health insurance
- Accommodation proof
Required Documents
- Online Migrationsverket application
- Employment contract with salary information
- Employer's confirmation of union notification
- Degree certificates
- Health insurance proof
- Passport copy
- Passport photographs
Brichwood's Sweden Work Permit Process
Six steps from your first call in Dubai to your first day at work in Sweden.
Eligibility Review
Free, confidential assessment of your profile, qualifications, and target role in Sweden.
Employer Match
We verify your existing job offer or connect you with registered employers in Sweden.
Document Preparation
Translations, apostilles, certifications — all managed and checked by our expert team.
Application & Embassy
Work permit filing plus national visa application at the Sweden Embassy. We handle both.
Salary Expectations in Sweden
Average monthly gross salaries for the most common roles filled by third-country nationals.
Top Industries Hiring in Sweden
Sweden Work Permit — Common Questions
Answers to what our UAE, India & Pakistan clients ask most about Sweden work permits.
Not for IT, tech, and international business roles. Healthcare and social care roles require Swedish B2+.
Migrationsverket aims for 8–12 weeks online processing. The employer must notify the relevant union first.
Salary must match the collective agreement minimum for the sector, typically SEK 28,000–35,000/month for IT.
Spotify, Ericsson, Klarna, Volvo, IKEA Group, H&M, and thousands of Stockholm tech start-ups.
Yes. Sweden has a generous family reunification policy. Spouses are entitled to work without a separate permit.
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