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EXPLAINED: What do we know so far about Sweden’s new ‘talent visa’?

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EXPLAINED: What do we know so far about Sweden's new 'talent visa'?

In the new work permit law which comes into force on June 1st, Sweden is launching a new nine-month 'talent visa', which will allow “some highly qualified individuals” to get temporary residency while they look for jobs or plan to launch a business. What do we know so far?

EXPLAINED: Sweden’s new work permit law and the ‘seven year rule’

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EXPLAINED: Sweden’s new work permit law and the ‘seven year rule’

‘Be more humble’: Top tips on how to ace your Swedish digital job interview

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‘Be more humble’: Top tips on how to ace your Swedish digital job interview

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How could a new skills shortage test for work permits impact foreigners in Sweden?

How could a new skills shortage test for work permits impact foreigners in Sweden?

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Tjänstledighet: How to use Sweden’s generous right to unpaid leave

Tjänstledighet: How to use Sweden’s generous right to unpaid leave

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TOP TIPS: How to get a restaurant job in Sweden as a foreigner

TOP TIPS: How to get a restaurant job in Sweden as a foreigner

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Your best route to cracking the Swedish job market in 2022

Your best route to cracking the Swedish job market in 2022

Swedish government plans to bring back shortage test for work permits

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Swedish government plans to bring back shortage test for work permits

Sweden approves legislation to tighten up work permit rules

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Sweden approves legislation to tighten up work permit rules

How will the new work permit law just passed in Sweden affect foreigners?

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How will the new work permit law just passed in Sweden affect foreigners?

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Part-time work worsens Swedish women’s pay deficit: Union

Part-time work worsens Swedish women’s pay deficit: Union