Sweden: Work Permit Renewals More Flexible

Foreign nationals can now renew their Swedish work permits after a cumulative permit duration of four years, where previously foreign nationals were required to seek permanent residence after four cumulative years of stay or leave Sweden if ineligible for permanent residence (e.g., if absent from Sweden for more than four cumulative months during this four-year timeframe). Under the current rules, foreign workers can seek work permit renewal in two-year increments, even if absent from Sweden for more than four months during their four years of stay.