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What documents are needed for a Swedish work permit?
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Copies of a valid passport and an employment contract signed by both the employee and the employer, with salary, insurance and terms at the collective agreement or industry level. The employer adds the terms in the e-service, the union gets to comment, and family members add proof of the relationship.
In detail
- Correct copies of the passport.
- The employment contract, signed by both sides.
- The employer's details of the terms and insurance, entered in the e-service.
- Family members: proof of the relationship and their passports.
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Informational only. This guide is not legal advice. Always verify requirements with official government sources before acting. Facts checked 16 October 2026. About this information