Kingdom of Sweden
Kingdom of Sweden visa salary thresholds
Sweden sets a work-permit salary requirement as a percentage of the median salary, while also requiring pay and conditions to match collective agreements or common practice.
Last checked 27 June 2026. Every figure is mapped to a primary government source and re-verified over time; recorded changes appear in the changelog.
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Sweden?
The main skilled-work salary floor in Kingdom of Sweden is SEK 34,470 / month (Employee work permit salary requirement), effective 16 June 2026. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Verified against Swedish Migration Agency - Employees on 27 June 2026.
Threshold table
| Route | Amount | ~USD | In force since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Employee work permit salary requirement Monthly salary requirement from 16 June 2026, equal to 90% of Sweden's updated SEK 38,300 median salary. Collective-agreement or industry-practice pay may require a higher figure. | SEK 34,470 / month | $3,600 | 2026-06-16 | Swedish Migration Agency - Employees |
How often this changes
Statistics Sweden updates the median salary annually; Sweden also introduced work-permit rule changes from 1 June 2026 and transition rules for some extensions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum salary to qualify for a work visa in Sweden?
Sweden sets a work-permit salary requirement as a percentage of the median salary, while also requiring pay and conditions to match collective agreements or common practice.
How often do Sweden salary thresholds change?
Statistics Sweden updates the median salary annually; Sweden also introduced work-permit rule changes from 1 June 2026 and transition rules for some extensions.
Does meeting the headline threshold guarantee approval?
No. Headline floors are one of several criteria. Most jurisdictions also apply an occupation-specific going rate, character and health checks, and — for sponsored routes — employer/sponsor compliance. Failing any one of these can lead to refusal even where salary is above the threshold.
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