Visas & Customs Requirements

Employment:

If you are a citizen of a country which is not a member of the European Union (EU) and wish to work in Sweden you must have a work permit sticker attached to your passport before entering the country.

Please ensure that your passport does not expire during your stay in Sweden. The expiration date of your permit (if granted) may not extend beyond the expiration date of your passport. Also note once your application has been submitted to the Embassy you are not allowed to enter Sweden until a decision has been made.

Please submit the following documents:

• Application by Employee (form #149011), completed, signed and dated, and including detailed contact information.
• National passport or other travel document.
• Notarized copy of US Alien Registration Card or other valid resident visa (type A, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, O, or R), if applicable.
• 2 passport photos, in color, taken from the front with the face depicted at a straight angle. Digital files and photocopies of passport pictures will NOT be accepted.
• Written offer of employment in Sweden. Your employer can download the Offer of Employment form from the Migration Board website: www.migrationsverket.se
• Application fee, in the form of one money order or certified bank check, payable to Embassy of Sweden

Once all the documents have been received your case will be forwarded to the Swedish Migration Board. Your passport will be kept at the Embassy until a decision has been made. Your permit, if granted, will be attached to your passport and returned.

You can request the return of your passport anytime during the application process. If you wish to have your passport returned immediately include a written request with your application. Please note that you will be required to pay double postage.