Sweden Sets Minimum Salary for Foreign Work Permits

The Swedish Migration Agency has announced a minimum salary requirement for foreign workers seeking work permits in Sweden, set at SEK 34,470 (N4,611,864) per month. This figure is determined as 90% of Sweden's median monthly wage, which is subject to change as wage statistics are updated by Statistics Sweden.

Employers wishing to hire non-EU and non-EEA workers must ensure that the offered salary meets or exceeds this threshold, which is a core condition for processing work permit applications. The requirement is designed to protect foreign workers and the local labor market by ensuring that incoming workers are not paid significantly less than Swedish workers in similar roles.

For applicants, especially from Nigeria and other African countries, it is crucial to confirm that job offers explicitly state a salary that meets this requirement before starting the permit application process. This salary threshold must be maintained throughout the duration of employment under the work permit.