People applying for work permits in Sweden must earn at least 28,480 kronor for their application to be accepted. But what exactly counts as salary, according to the Migration Agency?
With 2024 behind us, we're looking ahead to 2025. And there's a lot to look forward to this year in Sweden, such as a rise in real salaries, lower interest rates and another bumper year for spotting the Northern Lights.
It's time for Sweden's post-Christmas sales – the 'mellandagsrea' – so it's a good idea to know your rights for when things go wrong if you are planning on trying to bag a good deal. Here are the key terms, laws, and loopholes.
Temperatures have dropped, the clocks have gone back, and the nights are long and dark. Here’s when you can start looking forward to longer days in Sweden again.
It is easy to get frustrated if you are stuck waiting for a work permit or work permit extension. Richard Orange met a work permit team at the offices of the Swedish Migration Agency to better understand the challenges they face and how they deal with applications.
Christmas in Sweden is where the country comes into its own. With a gingerbread house competition, Lucia, ice skating in central Stockholm and even a Christmas goat on our list, you're sure to find something to bring you some Christmas cheer.
For Irish citizenship, it's enough to have a grandparent, for Greek, a great-grandparent, and for an Italian one all you need to do is prove descent from someone born since the country's foundation in 1861. So what's the situation in Sweden?
Most foreign parents in Sweden told a survey for The Local in 2022 that they send their children to international schools, or to private or non-profit free schools. Here's what they think of the quality of teaching.
The Swedish bottle deposit system, known as pant, promotes recycling and reducing waste. Here's a closer look at how it works and why it's become an integral part of Swedish culture.
Whether you're looking for somewhere to celebrate Diwali, looking for a fright at Halloween or want to enjoy some jazz or international cinema, we've got the event for you this month.
Swedes dedicate October 4th every year to cinnamon buns – and what better way to take part of the holiday than to make your own? Here is one of The Local’s favourite recipes.
With Northvolt the latest Swedish tech giant to announce redundancies, many work permit holders may face layoffs before the year ends. If you find yourself in this situation, here's what you need to know.
Northvolt filed for bankruptcy on March 12th, leaving hundreds of work permit holders desperately trying to find a new job. If you end up in a situation where you need to find a job quickly, these tips can make all the difference.
