2018.08.28

Faster path to work permit for members of the Swedish Association of Technology Companies

Teknikföretagen is currently the only employer organization certified by the Swedish Migration Board to apply for a work permit on behalf of member companies. The certification means that the permit application process is much faster and smoother than an application that an employer and a third-country national make to the Swedish Migration Board themselves.

Member companies in Teknikföretagen are covered by collective agreements, which means that, if the collective agreement is correctly applied, they meet the most important requirements for a work permit regarding, among other things, the minimum wage level and collectively agreed insurance.

Help with the application and advice on employment conditions is free of charge for members of Teknikföretagen. Some companies may themselves be certified and these gain nothing by going through Teknikföretagen but can continue to apply for a permit by virtue of their own certification.

Work permit matters are limited to assistance with work permit applications and extensions and advice on salary and conditions issues. The technology companies do not provide advice on tax matters nor do they represent individuals in court, e.g. in appeal cases.

The technical companies' information leaflet on work permits is available to members at http://www.teknikforetagen.se/arbetsratt/arbetsgivarguiden1/arbetsgivarguiden/arbetstillstand

For more information about membership, contact Teknikföretagen at 08-782 09 90 or varvning@teknikforetagen.se

For other questions about work permit matters, contact Björn Widlert, Head of the Membership Unit, on 08-782 08 81 or bjorn.widlert@teknikforetagen.se