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Sweden
Employer-led work permits
1–4 months
Processing time
$4,800
Top monthly wage
$1,200
1BR rent / mo
Medium-High
Cost of living
Overview
Sweden offers a straightforward work-permit route based on a job offer that meets collective-agreement wage levels. Strong demand exists in IT, engineering and healthcare.
Salary must match the level set by Swedish collective agreements for the role.
Work Permit
Standard job-offer based permit.
EU Blue Card
For highly qualified employees meeting the salary threshold.
Job Seeker Visa
For highly qualified people to seek work.
Official government links
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Average wages (monthly)
Software Developer$4,800
Civil Engineer$4,400
Nurse$3,300
Chef$2,700
Warehouse Worker$2,400
Cost of living (monthly)
1-bedroom rent$1200
Food & groceries$380
Transport$90
Utilities$130
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