Find jobs in Sweden — shortage occupation roles in healthcare, engineering and IT. Swedish employers can sponsor work permits for qualified international candidates.
Browse Sweden Jobs →Sweden has an employer-driven work permit system. If a Swedish employer offers you a job with conditions at least as good as Swedish collective agreements (typically 13,000 SEK/month minimum), you can apply for a Swedish work permit through the Migration Agency (Migrationsverket).
💡 Key Fact: Sweden is consistently ranked among the world's best countries for work-life balance and worker rights. Swedish employers are required to advertise most positions within the EU before hiring internationally, but shortage occupations are exempt.
The job offer must cover salary, insurance, and other conditions at least equivalent to Swedish collective bargaining agreements. The employer must advertise the position in Sweden and EU/EEA for at least 10 days before hiring from outside the EU.
Sweden has a significant shortage of Registered Nurses, Specialist Nurses, Dentists, and certain physician specialties. International healthcare professionals with relevant qualifications can obtain recognition through Socialstyrelsen (National Board of Health).
Yes. Your spouse and dependent children can apply for a residence permit as family members. If your work permit is for at least 6 months, your spouse may also receive a work permit to work in Sweden independently.