The new EU-Bluecard & other coming changes
The new EU-Bluecard – general changes
•Previously excluded categories qualify
•More exemptions to apply from within Sweden
•Employment length lowered to six monhts
•Comprenhensive health insurance
The new EU-Bluecard – the big changes
•Lowered salary threshold!
•Flexibility regarding role changes
•LTR quicker for EU Bluecard holders
•Fix: WP exemption during pending applications
•Fix: children born in Sweden
The new EU-Bluecard – what will not change?
•Who is considered highly qualified?
•Maximum permit length remains 24 months*
•Handling time – 30 or 90 days?
The new EU-Bluecard – key considerations
•Failure to comply is still very serious
•Very important to consider during role changes
•Obligations towards MA remain with permit holder
•Lead times
•Are the benefits ”worth it” from the employer’s perspective?
Regulation changes summer 2025
•Proposition expected spring 2025 – implementation expected June 1st
•Stricter salary requirement
•Stricter reporting obligations for employers
•Comprehensive health insurance
•Track change abolished
Changes summer 2025 – increased salary requirement
•Proposed to be raised to full median salary
•.. Still has to be on par with CBAs
•Proposed exemptions:
•Exempted professions
•Newly graduated applicants
•Doctors and nurses
•Transitional: extensions for the first 12 months after implementation
Changes summer 2025 – stricter reporting obligations for employers
•It is proposed to become mandatory for employers to report:
•Termination of any position (regarding WP holder)
•Any position not assumed within the four month requirement
•Will hopefully bring an end to probationary periods limiting permit validity
Changes summer 2025 – new insurance requirement
•Comprehensive health insurance required for permits shorter than 12 months
•Similiar to ICT / Bluecard requirement
•30 000 EUR / urgent medical and dental care / repatriation of remains
Changes summer 2025 – track change abolished
•Track change to WP for asylum seekers will be removed
•Will also affect extensions of permits granted on these grounds
•No transitional period!
