FAQ

• How Does It Work?

  We perform this free of charge pre-assessment to make sure the case fulfills all requirements and has good potential to be approved by the Swedish Migration Agency.  

  At a first contact, we take basic information about the case and can already tell you:

  • if there are any obvious obstacles,
  • approximately how long would it take to a decision,
  • and what the price picture for the case looks like.

  You are not obligated in any way to go forward with us and the pre-assessment is totally free of charge.

  Only if the result of the preliminary analysis indicates that your case has good chances to go through we provide you with a clear price offer. No hidden fees, fixed prices with guarantees. 

  You find the price list under the menu Work Permit Pricing. 

  Choose to either fill out the form or call us on +46 – 10 – 58 50 100. 

• Is It Really Free of Charge? Why?

  “Nothing is free” is usually the saying, but in this case it actually is. We offer all our customers a free, no-obligation preliminary assessment. Only if the pre-assessment shows that case has good chances to go through we will provide you with a detailed price offer. 

  What’s the catch?

  Well, we actually do it as a “protection” to both you and us. Let me explain:

  The process of applying for a work permit in Sweden is time-consuming and complicated. High demands are placed on the employing company (employer) in the form of, among other things, good and stable finances, a tidy background, the right insurances, the right salary level and more. The complexity of cases varies greatly and there are countless details to take into account.

  Small mistakes can lead to unnecessary and devastating consequences such as severe delays or, in the worst case, rejection. The regulations have been amended many times since they were introduced in 2008 and have gradually become more complicated.

  By carrying out a preliminary analysis and looking at the same parameters that the Migration Agency’s case officers and decision-makers will look at, we guard against delays and rejections. We do this for both the customer’s sake but also for our own sake. How?

  The benefits for the customer

  As a customer you avoid spending precious time and money to face a rejection by the Migration Agency. You can plan ahead sensibly.

  The benefits for us

  We don’t like to have rejection decisions on our track record and like to work preventively to avoid it.

  Only if the results of our preliminary analysis show that the application has a good chance of going through will we present a clear quote. Otherwise, we tell the customer why we refuse the assignment and come up with suggestions for possible shortcomings in the case that the customer can sort out.

  Our promise

  The pre-assessment is completely free of charge and there are no obligations. The customer naturally has every right to refuse the offer.

  With our 10+ years in the industry, we have built up a base of experience that helps us in our assessments and that has proven to be positive in the long run. From this, we have been able to maintain a very high success rate.

  It is as important for us to have a successful case, as for you. We hope this brings some comfort to you and we gain your trust to assist you with our services.

• What Guarantees Do You Provide?

  Our Guarantee to You

  By carrying out a preliminary assessment (screening) of each case, it allows us to offer a guarantee on our service in the form of “money back”. It comes into effect if the application, contrary to the assumption, is rejected by the Swedish Migration Agency and the justification for the rejection indicates that the error has been inaccuracies in the application. This means that if we have missed something during the application or have made a mistake during the process, the customer will get 3 options from to choose among:

  1. Money back – no strings attached,
  2. Or we offer to appeal the case at no extra cost,
  3. Or we offer to redo the application (new application), at no extra charge.

  In consultation with the customer, we will try to find the best possible solution ahead.

• How Much Does It Cost?

  We offer a fixed price model with no hidden fees. Before we take on a case, we always perform a screening of the case, in order to determine if the outcome is likely to be positive. The screening is not binding, and you will not be charged any amount before you accept the quotation.

  The prices we offer depend on the type of the case. On the link below you will find the price list for the most common case types. 

  Work Permit Pricing

• What Types of Work Permit Applications Do You Help With?

  We can basically assist you with any kind of application that has to do with work permits in Sweden.

  Here are a few most common application types: 

  • New application
  • Extension and permanent residence
  • Track change (changing jobs or from study to employment)
  • Transfers within a corporate
  • ICT, Blue Card
  • Family members
  • and other issues within the work permit

  We are strongly solution oriented which comes from over a decade of solving complex cases.   

• Where Can I Find Details About the Work Permit Regulations?

  Well, our ambition is for you to avoid the headache of bureaucracy and complicated regulations. That’s why we do not fill our website with the details of the rules and requirements.

  But if you are interested to dig into details, you find them all on the website of the Swedish Migration Agency: 

  https://www.migrationsverket.se/

  The link opens in a new window. 

• Who Are Your Customers?

  Our customers are mostly Swedish companies or organisations who already have found a skilled person who is originally from a country outside EU/EEA. The company wants to employ the person in Sweden and that person needs a work permit. 

  The need of foreign labour is not limited to a certain industry, business size or geographic area. Since 2010 we have had the pleasure to help companies with the work permit application processing of almost all kinds and sizes throughout the entire country of Sweden and beyond:

  • Small one-man companies
  • Start-ups
  • Multi-national corporations
  • Non-profit organizations
  • The public sector

  Active in fields such as

  • Engineering industry
  • IT sector
  • Health care
  • Recruitment and staffing
  • Law firms
  • Construction
  • Restaurant
  • and more.

  On this page you find a list of some of our customers:

  http://permizon.com/our-customers/

• Work Permit in Sweden – Who Applies and Who is Examined?

  In an application for a work permit, it is the employee who applies for a work permit to work in Sweden. But both the employer and the employee are tested. It can probably be argued that the biggest burden lies on the employer. We take a closer look at what this means.

  The need for a work permit only arises when a company in Sweden (the employer) offers a person from a third country (countries outside the EU/EEA) employment.

  From the point of view of the law, it is the employee who applies for a work permit (applicant), but both the employer and the employee are involved in the process and have certain requirements to fulfill. Most of the requirements placed on the employee are in fact requirements of the employer who controls and must ensure that they are met.

  The Employee

  The basic requirements for the employee are:

  • to have an employment offer/employment agreement with a company in Sweden
  • to have a valid passport preferably covering the entire permit period

  A background check is also carried out on the applicant’s possible old applications for a residence permit in Sweden. If the employee is in Sweden, certain other checks are also carried out, including the applicant’s existing permit and how it has been handled, as well as whether a change of track is relevant or not (for example, from study residence permit to work permit).

  The rest basically falls on the employer.

  The Employer: 

  • Has the service been advertised correctly, for long enough, does it contain the correct description of the service?
  • Does the company have the conditions to hire? That is, can the company afford to hire and retain foreign workers? What does the history look like, tax debts, the bailiff, possibly other employees with a work permit, etc.?
  • Are the salary and salary conditions right? It is based on the applicable collective agreement (regardless of whether the company has a collective agreement or not) or common practice in the industry.
  • Is there or will the company take out the insurances needed according to the legal requirement? Normally, four types of insurance are required: life insurance, health insurance, occupational injury insurance and occupational pension insurance.

  A careful analysis of both the employer’s and the employee’s conditions minimizes the risks of delays and, in the worst case, of rejection.

  Permizon offers a free of charge screening of your case and can provide a preliminary assessment of the chances of the case. Reach out for an unconditional consultation.

• Why Work Permit is Needed in Sweden?

  Questions are raised from time to time why there are needs for foreign labour in Sweden, why some people need work permit in order to work in Sweden, why it is wise to seek professional help before applying for work permit in Sweden and how we can help out. This article addresses these questions.

  Why foreign labor? 

  Some of the fastest growing industries in Sweden are dependent on competencies that are not always available in the country or within the EU. This means that among Swedish companies it has become increasingly common to hire non-European labor. 

   

  The underlying reason for this can be easily explained in part by the large retirement of those born in the 40s and 50s, an increased life expectancy of the retired group, as well as failed planning and attractiveness to certain essential educations over the last two decades.

   

  The shortage of skilled labor expands over almost all kinds of industries, of all sizes and across the entire country. The regulations allow the employing company to decide what skills they need to bring to Sweden. 

   

  Why is a work permit needed? 

  To be able to work in Sweden, most people who come from countries outside the EU / EEA must have a valid work permit. The permit must usually be applied for and be granted before traveling into Sweden. However, there are some exceptions to this. For example, foreign students who studied at a university in Sweden and fulfill the requirements and have a job offer may apply from within the country. 

   

  Why use professional help?
  

  The process of work permit application in Sweden is time-consuming and troublesome. High demands are placed on the hiring company in the form of requirements for good and stable finances, a tidy background and more. The complexity of cases vary much and there are countless details to consider. 

   

  Small mistakes can lead to unnecessary and devastating consequences such as heavy delays or in the worse case, rejection. The regulations have changed many times since they were introduced in 2008 and have progressively become more complicated . An experienced actor knows which parameters to look at and how to prepare the case in the best way.  

   

  Why choose us?
  

  With over 10 years of experience in work permit processing we are one the pioneers in this industry. We at Permizon pride ourselves to have helped thousands of satisfied companies in almost all industries and of all sizes across the country of Sweden and beyond. 

   

  We follow closely what happens in the industry and keep up with all regulatory changes. Some of our employees have been working as case officers at the Swedish Migration Agency and are familiar with the mindset of the case management “on the other side of the table”. 

   

  Permizon offers a free of charge screening of your case and can provide a preliminary assessment of the chances of the case. Reach out for an unconditional consultation.