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Sweden Seasonal work permit

12 facts quoted from the official source

Fixed-term employment that can only be carried out during part of the year.

Route type
Work
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
7
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Employment, placement or host agreementA contract signed by applicant and employer is required and jobs cannot be combined to meet the rules.
  • Minimum salaryPay must meet the full-time minimum under collective agreements or customary industry terms.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe applicant must reside and be present in a country outside the EU.
  • Qualifications or professional authorisationProfessional qualifications must be shown for regulated work.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation requirementAppropriate-standard housing is required, with rent safeguards if arranged by the employer.
  • Health-insurance requirementComprehensive health insurance covering the whole stay is required.
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA valid passport is required.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsThe applicant must intend to leave when the permit ends.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe current official application tariff applies to this route.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingSeasonal work is limited to nine months in any twelve-month period.
  • Renewal or extensionThe permit can be extended within the nine-in-twelve-month limit.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Sweden?
The official source states: Fixed-term employment that can only be carried out during part of the year.
02Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Comprehensive health insurance covering the whole stay is required.
03Do I need to show accommodation in Sweden?
The official source states: Appropriate-standard housing is required, with rent safeguards if arranged by the employer.

Every answer is quoted from the official migrationsverket.se page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source migrationsverket.seLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Sweden government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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