Immigration News - Sweden Higher fees take effect with beginning of new year Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) January 14, 2020 IMPACT – MEDIUM The Swedish Migration Agency has increased work permit application fees. The new rates took effect Jan. 1, 2020. The fees in some key categories are as follows: Category Old Fee New Fee Work permit extension 1,000 SEK 2,000 SEK Family member of work permit holder – adult 1,000 SEK 1,500 SEK Family member of work permit holder – child 500 SEK 750 SEK Performer 1,000 SEK 1,500 SEK Au pair 1,000 SEK 1,500 SEK Athlete 1,000 SEK 1,500 SEK Working holiday 1,000 SEK 1,500 SEK Researcher 1,000 SEK 1,500 SEK Volunteer (new category) N/A 1,500 SEK Work permit after completed research (new category) N/A 1,500 SEK A full list of the new work permit fees is available on this Migration Agency website. Analysis & Comments: Sweden’s Migration Agency fees are now significantly higher in some key categories. Employers may need to make adjustments to their budgets to account for the new rates. Source: Deloitte. Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (“DTTL”), its global network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL (also referred to as “Deloitte Global”) and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL does not provide services to clients. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more. Deloitte Legal means the legal practices of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited member firms or their affiliates that provide legal services. For legal, regulatory and other reasons, not all member firms provide legal services. This communication contains general information only, and none of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, its member firms or their related entities (collectively, the “Deloitte network”) is, by means of this communication, rendering professional advice or services. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your finances or your business, you should consult a qualified professional adviser. No entity in the Deloitte network shall be responsible for any loss whatsoever sustained by any person who relies on this communication. © 2020. For information, contact Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited.
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