Official developments, explained for your next move.
Rules for Ukrainians with temporary protection who wish to work in Sweden were relaxed in stages during 2026. A 75% salary threshold applies rather than the standard 90%, and certain permits can be applied for from within Sweden.
From 1 June 2026, personal assistants can no longer obtain a standard Swedish work permit.
From 1 June 2026, two new criminal offences apply in Sweden: exploitation of foreign workers and trading in work permits. Applications involving employers suspected of these or related crimes may be refused. This does not change eligibility requirements for compliant applicants and employers.
Congress’s saved official record lists Senate file 124/000047 as concluded and lapsed on 13 October 2026. This is a parliamentary status update, not a new immigration rule.
A Spanish parliamentary bill that would delegate certain state immigration responsibilities to Catalonia has been admitted for debate. It is not law, has not been published in the BOE, and does not change current eligibility rules, thresholds or routes. Progress matters because later enactment could affect how permits are handled in Catalonia.