Does only the new salary matter?
No. The agency also checks whether the required terms were met during the existing permit period.
Current extension requirements
Extend a work permit in Sweden
To continue working beyond the permit's validity, apply for an extension under Migrationsverket's employee process. The agency checks that salary, insurance and other employment conditions were met during the permit period and that the continued employment meets current rules.
Job data collected 21 July 2026 · Official Swedish sources and Swedish Public Employment Service public job advertisements
Current job market
40,023
Active advertisements
7,249
Employers advertising
5,880
Published in the past seven days
64,354
Vacancies stated in ads
What to check
- Check the earliest and latest application timing on the current agency page.
- Confirm that employment terms were met throughout the existing permit period.
- Collect salary and insurance evidence covering the full required period.
- Check whether the 1 June–1 December 2026 transitional salary rule applies.
- Confirm that the continued job and contract meet the current requirements.
The agency reviews the period you already worked
An extension is not based only on the new contract. Migrationsverket states that salary, insurance and other terms must have been met during the existing permit period. Missing coverage or incorrect terms can therefore matter later.
2026 transitional salary rule
The agency describes a six-month transition for certain permits granted under the previous rules when the extension is submitted from 1 June through 1 December 2026. From 2 December 2026, the new salary requirement applies to all extension applications according to the current page.
Keep one evidence file during the employment
- Signed contracts and amendments
- Monthly salary statements and relevant payment evidence
- Insurance certificates showing start and coverage periods
- Permit decisions and submitted application receipts
Common questions
Does the transitional rule apply to every extension?
No. It depends on when the current permit was granted and when the extension is submitted.
Can NextJobb handle the extension?
No. Use Migrationsverket for the permit. NextJobb helps with current jobs and application material.
Sources
What the advertisements show
The advertisements come from 7,249 employers and contain 33,782 distinct job headlines. This shows how broad the current market is before you choose where to apply.
Previous experience is stated as required in 39,775 of 40,023 advertisements with structured experience information.
Employment type
Employment26,140 ads
Permanent employment (including probation)7,851 ads
On-demand employment4,117 ads
Fixed-term employment1,125 ads
Duration
Open-ended28,879 ads
6 months or longer4,250 ads
3 to 6 months1,533 ads
11 days to 3 months971 ads
Working hours
Full-time31,074 ads
Part-time5,492 ads
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How NextJobb helps
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