How to apply for a Visa Sponsorship Job in Sweden?

In Sweden, you can acquire visa sponsorship by securing a job in the company that will provide it. To get the job, you need to meet the specific requirements required for the role. After receiving the offer, you need to ask your employer to initiate the sponsorship process. As of 2025, Sweden has more than 500,000 job opportunities in different roles, with a projected growth of 0.58% in the job market. 

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Top 10 job roles that provide visa sponsorship in Sweden

The table below has the lists of the top 10 job roles that give visa sponsorship in Sweden with the average annual salary:

Jobs that provide visa sponsorship	Average annual salary
IT professionals	SEK 500,000 - SEK 650,000
Healthcare professionals	SEK 550,000 - SEK 750,000
Engineers	SEK 500,000 - SEK 600,000
Business Analyst	SEK 500,000 - SEK 650,000
Teaching professionals	SEK 350,000 - SEK 450,000
Researchers	SEK 450,000 - SEK 600,000
Finance professionals	SEK 450,000 - SEK 550,000
Marketing professionals	SEK 400,000 - SEK 500,000
Project Managers	SEK 500,000 - SEK 600,000
Architects	SEK 450,000 - SEK 550,000

 

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Top 10 companies in Sweden that provide visa sponsorship

The following are the top 10 companies that issue visa sponsorship in Sweden:

• Google
• Apple
• IKEA
• Saab
• Microsoft
• Ericsson
• AstraZeneca
• Electrolux
• H&M
• Spotify

What are the documents required for visa sponsorship in Sweden?

The following are the required documents for visa sponsorship in Sweden:

• A valid and original passport with a copy
• Financial documents
• Document of employment contract
• A valid job offer from a Swedish employer or company
• Proof of work experience
• English and Sweden language proficiency
• Documents of education, including certificates and transcripts

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