The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly skilled employment seekers from outside the EU in Sweden. The Blue Card provides access to the Swedish job market for skilled workers, it has multiple advantages for individuals and their families. The EU Blue Card in Sweden seeks to target highly skilled individuals in occupation scarcity sectors in order to provide legal working permit. It provides a chance for the workers to live and work in Sweden, they are allowed to reside with families and also they can apply for permanent residency.

Valid Job Offer: A valid work permit card issued by the Swedish Employment Service, and a minimum of one-year work contract or a valid binding job offer from a Swedish employer.

Salary Threshold: It must be at least 1.5 times the average gross annual salary in Sweden based on the offered salary.

Qualifications: Documentation that shows that you hold higher professional qualification, for instance, a university degree or have relevant working experience in your line of discipline.

Health Insurance: You must have health insurance for yourself and, if you will be travelling with any other person dependent on you, for them as well.

Job Offer: Obtain an offer of employment from an employer based in Sweden.

Prepare Documentation: Prepare all the necessary documents such as passport, offer letter, documents supporting your qualifications and health insurance.

Submit Application: This application is made through the Swedish Migration Agency either online or through the Consulate.

Await Decision: The time Blue Card is processed is not standard but it usually takes 90 days for the process to be completed.

Receive Blue Card: Once granted, you are issued with Blue Card and this enables the individual to work and reside in Sweden.