Here are some of the companies that were certified employers in Sweden before 1st June 2023. These are the companies that sponsor a maximum number of work visas.
- ABB
- AstraZeneca
- Ericsson
- IKEA
- Volvo
- Skanska
- Electrolux
- H&M
- Spotify
- Sandvik
- Microsoft
- IBM
- SAS
- Tele2
- TietoEVRY
- Platform24
- TINK
- MSD Sverige
- Events by L
- Organon
- True Caller
- Vestas
- Forza
- Codit
- Crimson Education
- Dowhile
- prospect Healthcare
- ATG
- Hedvig AG
What is meant by Certified Employer?
Certified employers are those who are allowed to hire Foreign qualified applicants on a large scale. An employer can be certified by the Swedish Migration Agency, which provides faster processing.
Certified employers can expect to receive a decision on their work permit application within 10 working days.
The above companies were certified by the Swedish Migration Agency because they met certain criteria, such as having a good track record of hiring foreign workers and complying with Swedish immigration laws.
Sweden Work Permit Monthly Statistics As of April 2023
Here is a link to the statistics report by Sweden Migration:
| Monthly statistics work permit | Jan–Aug 2023 | August 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Received applications | 34,544 | 3,327 |
| Decisions | 39,454 | 3,669 |
| Granted permits | 25,714 | 2,333 |
| Granted permits by certified employer* | 5,228 | 721 |
Job Portals to Find Swedish Jobs
- Arbetsförmedlingen (The Swedish Public Employment Service): Website: Arbetsförmedlingen
- LinkedIn: Website: LinkedIn
- Indeed Sweden: Website: Indeed Sweden
- Monster Sweden: Website: Monster Sweden
- Jobbatical: Website: Jobbatical
- Glassdoor: Website: Glassdoor Sweden
Occupations in Demand
Midwives, civil engineers, system analysts and IT architects, software and system developers, police officers, nursing assistants, specialist nurses, doctors, primary school teachers, and special needs teachers and educators.
Frequently Asked Questions by Job Seekers
Do Swedish companies sponsor work visas?
Yes, there are Certified Employers in sweden who hire foreign applicants.
Which Companies sponsor visas in Sweden?
The Swedish Certified Employers by the Swedish Migration Agency sponsor work visas for foreign-qualified applicants.
How to apply for a Sweden sponsorship visa?
Visit the websites of the Swedish-certified companies (employers) and apply for the Jobs on their websites.
Sweden Job Seeker Visa
Non-EU Nationals can also apply for the Sweden Job Seeker Visa 2023 which allows them to stay in sweden for 9 months. Applicants to come to Sweden to look for Work or start a business in Sweden. Individuals from non-European countries can apply for the Sweden Work Visa without a Job offer.
