EU Blue Card

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

The EU Blue Card targets highly qualified employment: the applicant must have a highly qualified job lasting at least six months.

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https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/eu-blue-cards.html
You must have an employment contract for a highly qualified employment You must have a highly qualified employment for a period of at least six months.

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

The required level is higher education corresponding to at least 180 higher education credits, or at least five years of relevant professional experience, evidenced by a degree certificate or certificates from previous employers.

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https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/eu-blue-cards.html
Your higher education must correspond to at least 180 higher education credits. Alternatively, you can have at least five years of relevant professional experience.
https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/eu-blue-cards.html
Degree certificate from the university or other higher education institution from which you graduated, or employer’s certificates from your previous employers.

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

An employer is required: the employment contract must be signed by both the applicant and the employer, and the employer starts the EU Blue Card application using the applicant’s details.

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https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/eu-blue-cards.html
The employment contract must be signed by both you and your employer.
https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/eu-blue-cards.html
Your employer needs information about your name, date of birth, citizenship and email address. They will use this information when they start your application for an EU Blue Card.

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

The first EU Blue Card is issued for the employer, occupation and period in the decision. If the holder's family will be accompanying, they can apply at the same time. The official source does not state whether the holder may change employer, work independently or start a business.

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You want to apply for an EU Blue Card because you have been offered highly qualified employment in Sweden. If your family will be accompanying you, they can apply at the same time.
https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/eu-blue-cards.html
The first time you are granted an EU Blue Card, it is valid for at least nine months and a maximum of four years. It gives you the right to work in Sweden for the employer, in the occupation and for the time stated in the decision.
https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/eu-blue-cards.html
If you want to work longer than the period for which you have been granted a permit, you must apply to extend the permit before your current permit expires.

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

A first EU Blue Card is valid for at least nine months and a maximum of four years, for the employer, occupation and period in the decision; to work longer, the holder must apply to extend before the permit expires. No longer-term residence pathway is stated on the page.

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https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/eu-blue-cards.html
The first time you are granted an EU Blue Card, it is valid for at least nine months and a maximum of four years. It gives you the right to work in Sweden for the employer, in the occupation and for the time stated in the decision.
https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/eu-blue-cards.html
If you want to work longer than the period for which you have been granted a permit, you must apply to extend the permit before your current permit expires.

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EU Blue Card

Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

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