Highlights: Sweden is actively looking for skilled foreign workers!
- As per reports by Statista, Sweden had 106,565 job vacancies in the second half of 2023.
- The European Labour Authority (EURES) released a list of top job occupations currently in demand in Sweden.
- Non-EU/EEA nationals are exempted from a work visa to seek employment in Sweden.
- Foreign nationals, however, need to be offered a minimum salary of €1220 to acquire a Swedish work permit.
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Top 7 In-demand Occupations in Sweden in 2024
The lists of top 7 occupations that are currently in demand in Sweden are listed below:
- Healthcare
- Education
- IT
- Engineering and construction
- Skilled trades
- Manufacturing
- Machine operations
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In-demand jobs for highly skilled workers in 2024
There is a huge demand for highly skilled workers in occupations that are mentioned below:
- Healthcare
- Education
- IT
- Engineering and construction
- Law enforcement
The table given below has the list of in-demand occupations across the sectors mentioned above:
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Midwives |
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Civil engineers |
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System analysts and IT architects |
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Software and system developers |
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Police officers |
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Nursing assistants |
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Specialist nurses |
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Doctors |
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Primary school teachers |
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Special needs teachers and educators |
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In-demand jobs for other skilled workers in 2024
Sweden is actively looking for workers with other skills in the sectors mentioned below:
- Construction and skilled trades
- Manufacturing and machine operations
- Agriculture
- Transportation
- Healthcare
The table given below has the list of in-demand occupations across the sectors mentioned above:
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Healthcare assistants |
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Mobile farm and forestry plant operators |
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Bus and tram drivers |
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Plumbers and pipefitters |
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Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers |
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Manufacturing machine operators |
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Construction workers |
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Carpenters and Joiners |
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Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers |
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Welders |
Eligibility for a Sweden Work Visa
The eligibility requirements to apply for a Sweden Work visa are as follows:
- A valid employment offer
- A minimum salary of at least €1220
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of health insurance
- Proof of employment contract
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Steps to Apply for a Sweden Work visa
You can follow the simple steps mentioned below to apply for a Sweden work visa:
Step 1: Check your eligibility for the Swedish work permit
Step 2: Arrange the checklist of requirements for the permit
Step 3: Receive a job offer from Sweden
Step 4: Apply for the work permit
Step 5: Fly to Sweden
*Note: Citizens from Switzerland and EU/EEA are not required to have a work visa to be employed in Sweden.
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