Table of Contents
- 1 What documents do I need to work in Sweden?
- 2 How long does it take to get a work visa in Sweden?
- 3 Is it easy to get work visa in Sweden?
- 4 What are the most common jobs in Sweden?
- 5 Do Ugandan citizens need a visa to Sweden?
- 6 Does the Embassy of Sweden offer development cooperation work in Uganda?
- 7 Can I have dual citizenship in Uganda and Sweden?
What documents do I need to work in Sweden?
The requirements for employees include:
- A valid passport.
- Job offer with terms equal to Swedish collective agreements or the occupation’s standard.
- A monthly salary of at least 13,000 SEK before taxes or a salary on par with the position.
- Employment offer with health insurance, life insurance, and social security.
How long does it take to get a work visa in Sweden?
Time: Approximately 1 month, although if information is missing from the application the process can take up to 4 months. Please contact us for a quote. If the application is successful, the Swedish Migration Office will contact the applicant via email. A residence permit will be issued.
How can I get immigration to Sweden?
The easiest way to apply for a residence permit is to apply online. An online application goes directly to the Swedish Migration Agency. If you are unable to apply online, please ask your family members in Sweden to fill out the electronic application form, attach copies of documents and pay any application fee.
Is it easy to get work visa in Sweden?
If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU and wish to work in Sweden, in most cases you need a work permit. The quickest and easiest way to apply for a work permit is to do it online. Applications over the internet go directly to the Swedish Migration Agency and are given priority.
What are the most common jobs in Sweden?
The most common occupation in Sweden was “assistant nurses, home care and homes for the elderly”. Women accounted for 91 percent and men accounted for 9 percent of people with this occupation.
What currency does Sweden use?
Swedish krona
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The monetary unit in Sweden is the krona SEK (plural “kronor”) and equals 100 öre.
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa to Sweden?
In order to visit Sweden, citizens of Uganda and other countries need an entry visa. An entry visa is a permit required by persons wishing to enter Sweden for a temporary visit, for example: Where do I apply? short-stay visa applications in Uganda on behalf of Sweden, as per the Schengen representation agreement.
Does the Embassy of Sweden offer development cooperation work in Uganda?
The Embassy recognizes all efforts and concerns towards the development of Uganda. Unfortunately we are not seeking new partners at the moment and any calls for proposals will be posted on our webpage. For details regarding Swedish development cooperation work in Uganda please read more here…
Is there a Swedish embassy in Nairobi Uganda?
The Schengen representation agreement between Sweden and France in Uganda is temporarly suspended until further notice. Visa applicants are requested to contact the Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi for visa related inquires. Kindly click here to send them an e-mail.
Can I have dual citizenship in Uganda and Sweden?
By the same token, if you become a Swedish citizen you can keep your foreign citizenship if the laws of that country permit it. In Uganda it is allowed to have dual citizenship only when you are over 18 years old.