WONE Global's guide to Sweden records this change under people and visas. Each statement below has been checked against the source it links to.
From 1 June 2026, a work permit generally requires a salary of at least 90% of the Swedish median salary, and terms of employment at least on par with Swedish collective agreements or what is customary in the occupation.
Non-EU/EEA employees. A lower threshold of 75% of the median applies to listed occupations and groups, including former students and researchers and some young tech or life science companies. Employees staying up to one year need comprehensive health insurance.
Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) · New rules for work permits come into force – Swedish Migration Agency ↗ Checked against an official source · Not yet professionally reviewed · checked 19 October 2026
This is a summary of the rule as published, not advice on how it applies to you. The WONE Global Partner for this service in Sweden can advise on that.
