EconomySweden work permit: higher salary rule from June 2026From 1 June 2026 a Swedish work permit needs a salary of at least 90 percent of the median wage. For applications from 16 June that is 34 470 kronor a month.21 Jul 2026·4 min read
EconomySome jobs are exempt from the new work-permit salary ruleFrom 1 June 2026, 27 shortage occupations and several groups face a lower work-permit salary threshold: 75 percent of the median wage, not 90. Two jobs are barred entirely.21 Jul 2026·4 min read