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Sweden EU Blue Card

Sweden Residency
Pathway overview

At a glance

Sweden’s EU Blue Card is for highly qualified employment lasting at least six months. Applicants need qualifying higher education or professional experience and pay above the current salary threshold.

Contract
At least six months
Qualification
Higher education or qualifying experience
Current pay
More than SEK 53,625 monthly

Summary

Sweden’s EU Blue Card is for highly qualified employment with an accepted contract, qualifications, and pay above the threshold in force. Since July 15, 2026 that threshold is SEK 53,625 monthly. A Blue Card from another country does not remove the need for a Swedish application.

Could this pathway work for you?

Eligibility

Confirm the highly qualified employment package
  1. Signed contract Have a highly qualified job lasting at least six months.
  2. Education or experience Provide the accepted professional evidence.
  3. Salary and conditions Check the current threshold, insurance, employment terms, and any licensing.

The employer and applicant should confirm the current requirements together.

What This Route Allows

Reside and work in the approved Swedish employment. The decision and passport determine the granted period.

What This Route Is Not

A Blue Card from another EU country does not automatically authorize any Swedish job. The ordinary Swedish work permit is a separate route.

Next Steps

Have the employer check the current threshold and insurance requirements, then prepare the contract and qualification evidence.

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