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Sweden Abroad

For Swedes

For non-Swedes

Embassies and consulates

Sweden &

Ukraine

Applying for a work permit

If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU and wish to work in Sweden, in most cases you need a work permit.

The quickest and easiest way to apply for a work permit is to do so online. Applications on the internet go directly to the Swedish Migration Agency and are given priority.

Swedish Migration Agency web page

If you cannot or do not wish to apply online, you have to present your application documents in person at the Swedish Embassy.

If you are interested in working in Sweden, you can also find comprehensive information at the website Working in Sweden.

Working in Sweden

Basic information about: Working in Sweden

Basic information applicable to all countries is available here. In some countries, additional conditions also apply – for more information, select a country from the 'Select Country Here' drop-down list.

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Sweden in Ukraine

Sweden's mission

Swedish consulates

Sweden has diplomatic relations with almost all States in the world. It has embassies and consulates in around half of these. Sweden's foreign representation consists of approximately 100 missions abroad and 350 honorary consulates.

Find the embassy you are looking for here

See a list of all embassies here