Sweden Work Permit for Tech
Requirements
- Job offer from Swedish employer
- Minimum salary of SEK 13,000/month
- Match collective agreement terms
- Valid passport
- Comprehensive insurance
Sweden’s work permit system for tech professionals offers access to one of Europe’s most innovative tech scenes, combined with the famous Scandinavian quality of life.
Key Features
- Work-life balance focus
- Strong social security
- Innovation-friendly environment
- Startup ecosystem access
Benefits Package
Typical Swedish benefits include:
- 25+ vacation days
- Parental leave
- Healthcare coverage
- Pension contributions
Tech Scene
- Stockholm (Silicon Valley of Europe)
- Gothenburg
- Malmö
- Uppsala
- Lund
Pros
- Strong work-life balance
- High quality of life
- Family-friendly policies
- Universal healthcare access
- No language requirements initially
Cons
- High tax rates
- Housing shortage in tech hubs
- Initial permit tied to employer
- High cost of living