Work Permit (Arbetstillstånd) for Turkish citizens

Eligibility for the Work Permit (Arbetstillstånd) is set by Migrationsverket. Turkish applicants must meet the general route criteria plus any nationality- or location-specific intake requirements described in the current corridor guidance above.

a Kingdom of Sweden consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence. Specific intake (online portal, biometrics centre, or in-country lodgement) is determined by Migrationsverket — confirm the current intake channel on the primary source linked above before filing.

Tourist-entry rules for Turkish nationals change periodically and are separate from the Work Permit (Arbetstillstånd). Check the destination government's current entry guidance before travel.

The stored worked example (Single employee applicant) totals about SEK 2,200. Adult family members are listed at SEK 1,500 and children at SEK 750 on the Migration Agency work-permit page. It may combine government charges with other stated route costs. Source: Swedish Migration Agency - Employees, verified 21 July 2026. Treat it as indicative and confirm the current official schedule before budgeting.

The Employee work permit salary requirement floor is SEK 34,470/mo, effective 16 June 2026 (Swedish Migration Agency - Employees). Your occupation's published going rate may bind higher — whichever is greater applies.

For initial highly qualified employee cases, the Swedish Migration Agency reports that 75% of complete applications are decided within 1 month and incomplete applications within 2 months. Initial highly qualified employee applications; complete/incomplete 75% bands. Turkish applicants usually file via a Kingdom of Sweden consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence, and appointment or post-specific backlogs can add to the wait. Source: Swedish Migration Agency - Employees, verified 21 July 2026.

Employee permit -> permanent residence after 4 qualifying work years in 7; self-employed permit -> possible permanent residence after 2 qualifying years; citizenship is a separate residence-based step. The route leads to Permanent residence permit, then Swedish citizenship. See Swedish Migration Agency - Citizenship for adults for the qualifying-residence rules.

Migrationsverket lists SEK 2,200 for the employee work-permit application, SEK 1,500 for each adult accompanying family member, and SEK 750 for each child. Citizens of Japan do not pay the application fee, and Migrationsverket says the fee is not refunded if the application is rejected.

For applications received from 16 June 2026, the standard threshold is SEK 34,470/month before tax (90% of the SEK 38,300 median). The current 75% figure is SEK 28,725, but it applies only to recognised exempt occupations or groups. A temporary rule lets holders of permits granted under the previous rules use the old maintenance test for extension applications registered from 1 June through 1 December 2026; applications registered from 2 December use the new rule.

It can. When extending, you may request permanent residence after holding and meeting the conditions of work permits and working in Sweden for 4 of the past 7 years. You must also be able to support yourself sustainably and meet the good-conduct requirement; the grant is not automatic.

There is no general degree requirement for the standard work permit, but the job must not be in an excluded occupation and the salary, insurance, and employment terms must meet the official requirements. From 1 June 2026, work permits cannot be granted for forest berry picker or personal assistant roles.

If you have held a work permit for less than 2 years, changing employer requires a new permit. After more than 2 years, changing employer requires a new permit only if the occupation also changes. A change of occupation, work duties or material terms, or the employer’s organisation number/ownership can also require a new application; check the exact situation before starting the changed job.

Yes. A spouse, registered or cohabiting partner, and children under 21 can apply at the same time. You must meet the family maintenance requirement. If granted permits, adult family members and children turning at least 16 during the current year may work.

A personnummer is the personal identity number assigned by Skatteverket when you are first listed in the Swedish Population Register. If you move to Sweden intending to live there for at least 1 year, notify Skatteverket and attend the required identity check; Skatteverket decides whether you meet the registration requirements.