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Rules changelog

Every meaningful rules update should be visible.

Immigration rules change often. This log records updates that affect ReloClear scoring, report wording, or eligibility assumptions.

Sweden assessment expanded for more situations

August 25, 2026

ReloClear can now assess more common situations involving people with more than one citizenship, EU/EEA and Swiss citizens, Swedish citizens returning with family, long-term EU residents, family members of permit applicants or holders, people who already have a Swedish permit, and special travel documents. If the answers are not enough for a reliable result, we clearly show what needs to be checked instead of guessing.

Sources reviewed: Swedish Migration Agency guidance · ReloClear ruleset SE-v4.4

Timing-sensitive rules made more accurate

August 17, 2026

ReloClear now uses the date that matters for each rule when checking salary thresholds and transition periods. ICT cases distinguish short assignments, long-term mobility, and travel requirements. Seasonal-work duration is calculated from the exact permit dates instead of an estimate.

Sources reviewed: Swedish Migration Agency guidance · ReloClear rulesets SE-v3.25–SE-v3.29

Five more Sweden permit routes added

July 23, 2026

ReloClear added dedicated assessments for seasonal workers, intra-company transfers (ICT), researchers, doctoral students, and self-employed people. We also expanded checks for work permits, EU Blue Cards, students, families, and jobseekers. Full Reports now connect important problems and points to check with clearer next steps.

Sources reviewed: Swedish Migration Agency guidance · ReloClear rulesets SE-v3.21–SE-v3.24

Sweden EU Blue Card salary threshold updated

July 15, 2026

The EU Blue Card salary threshold increased to SEK 53,625 per month. The threshold equals 1.25 times the average Swedish gross salary published by the National Mediation Office and applies from July 15, 2026.

Source: Swedish Migration Agency, MIGRFS 2026:11

Sweden work permit salary threshold updated

June 16, 2026

SCB updated the Swedish median salary to SEK 38,300. For applications submitted from June 16, the general 90% work permit threshold is SEK 34,470 per month, with a 75% exemption floor of SEK 28,725. The separate EU Blue Card threshold was not part of this work permit update.

Sources: SCB and Swedish Migration Agency

Sweden work permit salary rule verified

June 4, 2026

From June 1, 2026, Sweden applies a work permit salary requirement of at least 90% of the median salary at the time of application. At the then-current median salary of SEK 37,100, that was SEK 33,390 per month. The EU Blue Card salary threshold was tracked separately.

Source: Swedish Migration Agency

Launch scoring baseline prepared

June 2026

Initial Sweden coverage focuses on Work Permit, EU Blue Card, Family Reunification, and Student Visa routes. Each route is treated as a rules-engine assessment, not a generic AI answer.