student work permit in sweden - Lomelono Travel Solutions

Are you a student looking for student work permit in Sweden? Some might think that it’s an unnecessary hurdle to overcome especially if there are many EU countries available. But I can definitely say it is worth it!

If you are an expat or international student and you want to stay for an extended period of time in Sweden, a Swedish student residence permit is important. The Swedish government has limitations on how long one can spend as a tourist in Sweden. Furthermore, the longer you stay, the more complicated it is to buy a home in Sweden. If you want to seek asylum, on the other hand, there are other ways of staying that do not require a work permit.

Recently graduated and looking at working in Sweden? You’re not alone. Many people have the same questions. What type of visa you need. What documentation is required? Where should you apply? How do you prove your English skills? What about a job once you arrive? In this guide, I aim to answer all your questions and provide you with the information you need to help with your job search.

Getting a student work permit in Sweden can be a bit complicated.

In order to qualify, you must be enrolled in an educational program that is at least 6 months long and that requires at least 18 hours of instruction per week.

You must also have proof of financial means that will support your stay in Sweden. If you are under the age of 25, you can apply for a work permit if you have an annual income of at least $5,000 USD. If you are over the age of 25, you must have an annual income of $20,000 USD or more.

However, there is no guarantee that your application will be approved; even if it is approved on paper, your employer may still be required to apply for one on your behalf as well.

The student work permit in Sweden allows students to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week during the school year and full-time during the summer. It is only valid for studies within the country, but it can be extended to include internships or work experience abroad.

Students must be 18 years old or older to apply for a student work permit. In order to apply, they must have completed an upper secondary education or equivalent, and they must have been accepted into an educational program at an institution that offers higher education in Sweden.

The Swedish government requires that all international students have a work permit in order to work in Sweden. However, there are exceptions for those who are enrolled in a language course or study abroad program for less than three months.

In order to obtain a student work permit, you must first apply for and receive your residence permit. Once you’ve received your residence permit, you can apply for a student work permit.

If you’re not sure whether or not you need a student work permit, contact your university’s International Office or the Swedish Migration Board.

If you’d like to stay and work in Sweden after completing your studies at a Swedish university, your next steps depend on your citizenship. For European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) citizens, it’s simply a case of finding a job, while non-EU citizens, including Swiss citizens, will need to apply for a work permit.

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EU/EEA or not?

If you’re not sure if your country is a member of the EU/EEA, you can check this list.

Working during your studies

Regardless of nationality, you can work alongside your studies as long as you have a valid residence permit to attend a Swedish college or university. There is no limit on the number of hours you can work.

Working after your studies – EU/EEA citizens

EU citizens can work in Sweden without a work permit after completing their studies.

Citizens of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Iceland can work and live in Sweden without registering for or obtaining a residence permit. They do, however, need to register with the Swedish Tax Agency.

For more information, visit the Swedish Migration Board’s website.

Working after your studies – non-EU/EEA citizens

Extending your residence permit to search for a job
If you’re a citizen of a non-EU country and would like to stay in Sweden and work after your studies, you can apply to extend your residence permit for up to six months to look for a job or start your own business. In order to be eligible to extend your permit, you must have completed at least two full-time semesters of study and have completed your programme of study. You must also be able to support yourself financially during the extension period.

For full details on how to apply to extend your residence permit for studies to search for a job, visit theSwedish Migration Board’s website.

Applying for a work permit
Students from a non-EU country who plan to stay and work in Sweden after completing their studies must first apply for a work permit through the Swedish Migration Board. You can do so without leaving the country before your residence permit for studies expires (including permits that have been extended to search for a job), provided you meet the following conditions:

You must have a residence permit for studies
You must apply before your residence permit expires
You must have earned at least 30 higher education credits or completed one semester of postgraduate studies in Sweden
You must be offered terms of employment that are in line with the norm for your occupation or industry in Sweden
The pre-tax salary you have been offered must be at least SEK 13,000
You must have a valid passport.

You can apply for a work permit online. The standard application fee is SEK 2,000.

If you apply for a work permit before your residence permit for studies expires, you can work while your application is processed. If your application is successful, you will receive a resident permit card with your photo and fingerprints, which proves you have the right to be in Sweden.

If your work permit application is rejected, you have three weeks to appeal the decision.

For more information and full details on how to apply, visit the Swedish Migration Board’s website.

Working after your studies – Swiss citizens

As a student from Switzerland you may stay on in Sweden to work provided you apply to extend your residence permit. You can start working while the application is processed. You must also register with the Swedish Tax Agency.

Visit the Swedish Migration Board’s website for more information.

If you don’t speak Swedish, finding a job in Sweden while you’re studying abroad can be difficult but it is possible. You can use job search engines, check bulletin boards at your university, network with other students in your student union, and get in contact with international companies who could view your native language as an asset to their global expansion.

Conclusion

Working in Sweden while studying is an incredible chance to learn both Swedish and the culture of the country, and also a great way to make some extra money on the side! There are some restrictions regarding working for other companies than your studies, but we do not work for them so we have little experience of it. Traveling with Touriago has been a good experience so far and we hope it will continue to be in the future! Enjoy Sweden!

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