Swedisch immigration law related to working in Sweden
1. Possibility for U.S. citizens to seek employment in Sweden U.S. citizens can enter into Sweden without a visa and remain in Sweden for three months without any kind of permit. During this time, job hunting is allowed, but not working. 2. Types of Visa/Authorization to Work Work permit procedures Non-EU/EEA citizens who intend to work in Sweden require a work permit before entering the country. It is however possible for employees to come to Sweden, without a work permit, for the recruitment process and then stay if they are hired. Work permits are applied for at the Swedish embassy or consulate in the applicant's country of origin or residence. The consulate or embassy forwards the application to Migration Board for adjudication. Qualifying grounds for work permits On 15 December 2008, new rules regarding the influx of foreign labour to Sweden came into force. The aim is to create a more efficient and flexible system in order to facilitate the recruitment of employe...