Appeal – A formal request to review a rejected work or residence permit application. Appeals are handled by the Swedish Migration Court.
Application – A formal request submitted to Migrationsverket or another authority for a work permit, residence permit, or visa.
Application Fee – The non-refundable fee paid to Migrationsverket for processing a work or residence permit application.
Employer – A company or individual hiring employees in Sweden, responsible for complying with Swedish labor laws and tax regulations.
Employee – An individual hired by an employer in Sweden under an employment contract. Employees in Sweden are entitled to rights such as vacation days, parental leave, and pension contributions.
Employer’s Declaration – A formal statement from a Swedish employer, often required in work permit applications, confirming the job details and compliance with labor laws.
Employment Contract – A formal agreement between an employer and an employee in Sweden, detailing job responsibilities, salary, benefits, and working conditions.
Family Reunification – A process that allows family members of a person residing in Sweden to apply for a residence permit to join them.
Health Insurance – In Sweden, most residents are covered by the public healthcare system, but some visa and residence permit applicants may need private health insurance.
Immigration Officer – A government official responsible for processing applications for visas, work permits, and residency in Sweden.
Job Description – A document outlining the responsibilities, required skills, and expectations for a specific position in Sweden.
Job Offer – A formal offer from a Swedish employer to a candidate, specifying salary, job role, and conditions. A job offer is required for a work permit application.
Language Proficiency – The ability to communicate in Swedish or English. While not always mandatory, language skills may be required for certain work permits or jobs.
Legal Documentation – Official documents proving a person’s identity, residency, or work authorization in Sweden, such as passports, permits, or contracts.
Legal Residency – The status of a foreign national who has been granted permission to live in Sweden, usually through a residence permit.
Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) – The government authority responsible for processing residence and work permits, asylum applications, and citizenship matters in Sweden.
Occupation – The specific job or profession a person holds, which may determine eligibility for a work permit in Sweden.
Permanent Residence – A status allowing a foreign national to live in Sweden indefinitely. It grants rights similar to Swedish citizens but does not provide citizenship.
Permit Extension – The process of renewing a residence or work permit before it expires. Applications must be submitted while the current permit is still valid.
Processing Time – The time required for Migrationsverket to review and decide on an application for a work or residence permit. Processing times vary.
Proof of Employment – Documents such as salary statements or employment certificates that confirm an individual’s employment in Sweden.
Qualifications – The education, experience, and skills required for a job. Swedish employers may require proof of qualifications for work permit applications.
Regulations – Official rules that govern work permits and residency applications in Sweden, such as salary thresholds and employment conditions.
Required Documents – The necessary documents for an application, such as an employment contract, job offer, passport, and proof of salary compliance.
Required Qualifications – The necessary education, experience, or skills needed to qualify for a Swedish work permit or specific job.
Residence Permit – A legal authorization to live in Sweden for a specified period. It may be granted for work, study, or family reunification purposes.
Residence Status – The legal standing of a foreign national in Sweden, indicating whether they have temporary, permanent, or no legal residence.
Residency Requirements – The legal conditions that must be met to live in Sweden, such as a valid residence permit, sufficient income, and housing.
Salary – The fixed amount of money an employee is paid for their work. In Sweden, salaries must comply with collective agreements or industry standards for work permits.
Secular – Simply means being worldly and refers to the principle that the state, legislation, and legal application should be independent of religion. This is a given in Sweden today, as well as in most other Western countries. A secular state does not necessarily mean that the population is non-religious by definition.
Swedish Labour Market – The job market in Sweden, including employment trends and demand for workers in different industries. It influences work permit approvals.
Swedish Migration Law – The legal framework governing visas, work permits, residency, and asylum applications in Sweden.
Swedish Personal Identity Number (Personnummer) – A unique identification number assigned to residents in Sweden, used for taxes, healthcare, and social benefits.
Tax Registration – The process of registering with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) to receive a personal identity number and pay taxes in Sweden.
Temporary Residence – A permit allowing a foreign national to live in Sweden for a limited time, typically based on employment, studies, or family ties.
Visa – A document issued to foreign nationals allowing entry into Sweden for tourism, business, study, or work. A visa is different from a residence or work permit.
Work Contract – Another term for an employment contract, specifying the working relationship between employer and employee in Sweden.
Work Experience – A record of an individual’s past jobs and skills. Some Swedish work permits require proof of relevant work experience.
Work Permit – A legal document issued by the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) that allows a non-EU/EEA citizen to work in Sweden. It is usually tied to a specific employer and job position.
Workplace – The physical or remote location where an employee performs their job. Swedish employers must ensure a safe and compliant workplace.
Work Restrictions – Limitations imposed on a work permit, such as being tied to a specific employer or sector in Sweden.