3.3 Work permits for family members

Spouses/partners/cohabitees and children over 16 years of age who form part of the household may apply for a work permit free of charge (via the link below). EU citizens do not need a work permit to work in Sweden. 

Applications may be submitted together with the notification of arrival and before receiving a firm offer of a job. Applications should be submitted to the Protocol Department at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, which will forward it with a cover letter to the Swedish Migration Agency. A copy of the applicant's passport and one photo should be enclosed. Work permits for family members are issued for a period of two years at a time, but not beyond the expiry date of the residence permit. The Protocol Department should be informed of spouses/partners/cohabitees or children working in Sweden. 

Working spouses/partners/cohabitees and children will be liable to pay income tax on their salary (Article 34(d) of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and Article 49(d) of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations). In accordance with Article 31 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, immunity from Swedish civil and administrative jurisdiction will not apply in connection with any professional or commercial activity carried out by family members of diplomatic agents or administrative and technical staff at embassies. Family members of staff members at consulates do not enjoy immunity from jurisdiction.

The Swedish Migration Agency: Application for Swedish work permit