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We assist in selecting the right permit to enter Sweden, whether it’s a business visa, a regular work permit, or an EU Blue Card.
There are different types of work permits and various strategies for finding the right talent. You may want to hire a skilled professional who currently resides in a distant foreign country. Once you’ve identified the right person, you might prefer to meet them in person before signing an employment contract.
In that case, it may be appropriate to begin by having the selected candidate visit your company on a business visa. Following that, we will arrange the necessary work permit.

Only short business visits to Sweden = VISA

A business visa to Sweden is a short-term visa for individuals wishing to travel to Sweden for business purposes, such as meetings, conferences, or negotiations. It is not a work visa, meaning you are not permitted to work for a Swedish employer during your stay.
To obtain a business visa for Sweden, you must:

  1. Have a business-related purpose for your trip.
  2. Demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to cover your expenses during your stay.
  3. Provide an invitation letter from a Swedish company or organization confirming your business trip.
  4. The stay is typically limited to no more than 90 days.

The visa must be applied for before traveling and may be issued for short durations, depending on the purpose of the trip.
We assist you with everything needed to come to Sweden for business discussions, a potential employment opportunity, or a board meeting.

Workpermit

A work permit in Sweden is a type of permit required for individuals from non-EU/EEA countries who wish to work in Sweden.

  • In order to obtain a work permit, you must first secure a job offer from a Swedish employer. The position must meet specific criteria, such as offering a salary that satisfies Swedish standards for the particular occupation.
  • Additionally, the job offer must comply with Swedish labor laws, ensuring fair working conditions and compensation.
  • The work permit is typically granted for a fixed period, which is usually tied to the length of the employment contract. It can be extended or renewed as long as the employee continues to work in Sweden with the same employer and the employment conditions remain in place.
  • If the worker changes employers, a new work permit application is generally required.
  • The process for obtaining a work permit also involves submitting relevant documentation and meeting certain requirements, including proof of adequate financial resources, health insurance, and other conditions depending on the type of work being undertaken.

We, Aktiebolagstjänst, assist you with all of this.

EU Blue card

The EU Blue Card is a work and residence permit designed to attract highly skilled workers from non-EU countries to work in the European Union. It provides a pathway for qualified professionals to live and work in EU member states
Here’s a breakdown of its key features:

  1. Eligibility: To qualify for the EU Blue Card, the applicant must have:
    ◦ A higher education degree or at least five years of professional experience in a highly skilled field.
    ◦ A job offer from an EU employer with a salary above a certain threshold, which varies by country.
  2. Application: The applicant applies for the Blue Card in the country where they have received a job offer. The process typically involves proving the qualifications, the job offer, and meeting salary requirements.
  3. Duration: The Blue Card is usually issued for one to four years, depending on the duration of the employment contract. It can be renewed.
  4. Benefits:
    ◦ Work and Residence Rights: It allows the holder to live and work in the issuing EU country.
    ◦ Family Reunification: Blue Card holders can bring their family members to live with them in the EU.
    ◦ Mobility within the EU: After 18 months, Blue Card holders can move to another EU country for work, subject to certain conditions.
    ◦ Permanent Residency: After five years of legal residence in the EU, Blue Card holders may be eligible for permanent residency in the country that issued the card.
  5. Differences from National Permits: Unlike national work permits, the EU Blue Card allows greater flexibility to the holder in terms of mobility and potential for permanent residency.

The EU Blue Card is a way to address skills shortages in the EU by making it easier for highly skilled professionals from outside the EU to work in the region.
We help you determine whether to apply for a regular work permit or an EU Blue Card.