WHO IS A SEASONAL WORKER?
A seasonal worker is a person who lives in a country outside of the EU/EES and Switzerland, and who is staying temporarily in Sweden to do seasonal work in accordance with an agreement on a fixed-term employment.

Seasonal work is linked to a certain time of the year when higher than normal work efforts are required. In Sweden, seasonal work occurs for example in agriculture, forestry, garden industry, the hotel and restaurant industry, travel industry, tourist and reservation services, operation of ski facilities and golf courses, theme parks and the entertainment industry.

Other rules apply for berry-pickers who are employed by companies that are not established in Sweden.

Employing a seasonal worker
If you are an established employer in Sweden and you want to employ staff for seasonal work, the people in question must have a work permit.
Requi­re­ments for work permit
In order for the person you want to employ to be able to get a work permit, you must

* Be established in Sweden
* Provide information about the employment and give the relevant union organisation an opportunity to comment on the conditions of employment
* Offer conditions of employment that are at least at the same level as Swedish collective agreements or whatever is customary in the profession or industry
* Offer a salary that is at least on the same level as Swedish collective agreements or what is customary in the profession or industry
intend to take out insurance covering health, life, occupational injury and pension when the person begins to work
* Offer employment that enables the employee to support himself/herself (to satisfy this requirement, the employee must work enough so as to earn at least SEK 13,000 per month before tax)
* Advertise the job in Sweden and in the EU/EEA and Switzerland for at least 10 days.

The seasonal worker must also fulfil some requirements.
Permit for seasonal workers
If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland and have been offered seasonal work in Sweden by an employer established here, you can apply for a work permit for seasonal work. You should apply for and obtained a permit before entering EU/EES

Work permit requirements for seasonal workers
Requi­re­ments for a permit for seasonal work
If you are going to work for less than 90 days, you can get a permit for seasonal work. Citizens in some countries also need a visa.
If you are going to work longer than 90 days, you can get a residence and work permit for seasonal work.

To obtain a permit for seasonal work, you must
* Be a resident of and be in a country outside of EU/EES
* Have a valid passport (if your passport is about to expire, you should extend it because you are not able to get a permit for longer than your passport is valid)
* Have been offered temporary employment as a seasonal worker by an employer established in Sweden
* Have access to accommodation of an appropriate standard
* Have taken out or applied for comprehensive health insurance for healthcare in Sweden (health insurance must be valid for the full duration of the stay and should cover emergency as well as regular medical expenses and hospitalisation, dental care, and repatriation for medical reasons)
* Be able to prove you are qualified to practise in Sweden if the work is within a regulated profession
* Intend to leave Sweden when the permit expires
* If you previously worked for the same employer: copies of all payslips from the previous employment

For Employers.
Please note that the person you want to employ must have applied for and obtained a permit for seasonal work before entering EU/EES. A permit can not be granted if the person is within the EU/EES. This does not apply to an extension application.

Application fees is usually between 2000SEK to 2200SEK. To know the dollar amount divide by 10

If you are going to work longer than 90 days, you can get a residence and work permit for seasonal work.

To obtain a permit for seasonal work, you must

* Be a resident of and be in a country outside of EU/EES.

* Have a valid passport (if your passport is about to expire, you should extend it because you are not able to get a permit for longer than your passport is valid).

* Have been offered temporary employment as a seasonal worker by an employer established in Sweden
have access to accommodation of an appropriate standard.

* Have taken out or applied for comprehensive health insurance for healthcare in Sweden (health insurance must be valid for the full duration of the stay and should cover emergency as well as regular medical expenses and hospitalisation, dental care, and repatriation for medical reasons).

*Be able to prove you are qualified to practise in Sweden if the work is within a regulated profession
intend to leave Sweden when the permit expires

* If you previously worked for the same employer: copies of all payslips from the previous employment
in most cases, pay a fee (application fees for a work permit for seasonal work).

This is the berry i am talking off..... Bought these for $20 yesterday

Resi­dence and work permits for workers in the Agricultural sector (Berry/Fruit Pickers)
If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU and plan on coming to Sweden to pick berries, you need a residence and work permit. The permit must be issued before you travel to Sweden.

If you as a private person want to work as a berry picker in Sweden, you must apply for a residence and work permit for seasonal work. If you have a representative who is applying for a residence and work permit for you, it is the representative who manages the contact with the Swedish Migration Agency, NOT you. This is where Calm Travels might be able to assist some people, not all. If eventually we got you in, Stick to the protocols & guidelines of your work permit. They dont hear abeg here. They go just nack you ban, and it applies through out Schengen.

If you are employed by a foreign staf­fing agency
A Swedish company can buy the berry picking service from a foreign company. The foreign company that has employed you must have a branch in Sweden. It is the client or the employer in Sweden that must guarantee what terms of employment apply during your employment. If you are employed by a foreign staffing agency that does not have operations in Sweden, it is the staffing services agreement that shall be applied. This applies regardless of whether a collective agreement has been signed or not.

The Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO) has decided that the Swedish Municipal Workers’ Union (SKAF) shall have the organization and agreement right for you as a berry picker. This means that it is SKAF that will be given an opportunity to make a statement on the terms of employment.

Your rights as a Fruit/berry picker in Sweden
There are special requirements on anyone who employs a person to work in the berry picking industry. This applies regardless of whether the person will pick berries or work as an interpreter, cook, mechanic or any other form of support to the berry pickers.

Among other things, the company must pay the salary you have been offered even if there are not many berries and/or if you do not manage to pick enough berries to cover your salary.

Everyone who works in Sweden is entitled to good working conditions. It does not matter if you are a Swedish citizen or if you work here for a limited period of time – you still have a right to having good conditions at work. Therefore it is important that you know what rights you have.

You can find more information about your rights at the Swedish Work Environment Authority.

It is important that you personally find out what terms of employment apply in the information about the employment you have received.

If problems arise with your employer in Sweden, you can try to contact the Swedish Municipal Workers’ Union.

The Migra­tion Agency may withdraw a permit
Your permit may be withdrawn if,
* in your application, you provided incorrect information or did not mention something that was significant in regards to your residence permit. Best you let Calm Travels do your applications for you.

* If the requirements for the permit are no longer met – for example, if you are no longer working, or if the terms of employment are no longer met. May sure you work hard, diligently and do not be greedy, by seeking more easy office work while on this type of permit. Everything is done smartly.

* if you have not started your employment within four months of the first day of validity of the permit. Make sure immediately you get your Resident permit, you haul your balck ass here...lol

If you are exempt from the work permit requirement but your employment will last for longer than three months, you must apply for a residence permit for visits.

In the list below, you can see which time periods are applicable to you and whether there are any limitations for your chosen profession. The application must first be submitted and examined. Before a decision can be made.

The following people may work in Sweden without a permit:

* Specialists in an international corporation who work temporarily in Sweden for the corporation for a total of less than one year. The exception does not apply to specialists who are subject to the ICT regulations. This means that specialists residing outside the EU are exempted from the work permit requirement if they work in Sweden for less than 90 days.

* Employees who participate in practical experience, internal training or other skills development at a company in an international group for up to three months altogether over the period of 12 months.

* People who participate in training, testing, preparation or completion of deliveries, or similar activities within the framework of a business transaction for up to three months altogether over the period of 12 months.

* Diplomats and consular officials, as well as their families and staff. The exemption generally applies to the current mission only.

* Fitters or technical instructors in connection with urgent installation or repair of machinery for up to two months. The work must be an emergency – in other words, an unexpected event that requires immediate measures. Scheduled or foreseeable work does not qualify for the exemption.

* People who have a temporary gig for a radio or television broadcast by Sveriges Radio AB, Sveriges Television AB, Sveriges Utbildningsradio AB or Nordisk Television AB (TV4-gruppen/TV4 AB) for up to one month after entering Sweden.

* Performers, technicians and other tour staff, provided that the performer has been invited by an established arranger for up to 14 days over a period of 12 months.

* Professional athletes and functionaries who participate in international competitions for up to three months over the period of 12 months.

* Railway personnel and lorry drivers in international commercial traffic who are employed outside Sweden.

* Drivers and staff of tourist buses for up to three months.

* Representatives who work temporarily as salespeople, journalists, etc., for a company that does not have a branch or office in Sweden.

* Caregivers employed for a person who is visiting Sweden for up to three months.

* Researchers or teachers at higher education institutions who participate in research, teaching or lecturing activities for up to three months altogether over the period of 12 months.

* Researchers who have a residence permit for research in another EU country and will carry out part of their research in Sweden with an approved research funding body. The exemption is valid for a maximum of 180 days during a 360-day period.

* People who work temporarily in Sweden as a contractor or the equivalent. In order for the exception to be applicable, the person must live in an EU/EEA country or Switzerland without being a citizen there, and have a permit that entitles him/her to work and reside in that country. It is also required that the person is employed by a company in the country in question and will work temporarily in Sweden for the company. The exception applies during the period of temporary work.

* Witnesses or plaintiffs in a criminal investigation who have obtained a residence permit as a result.

For the period of deployment for a person who is part of an aid effort for a disaster or accident in Sweden.
* People who have a residence permit for studies in higher education in Sweden.

* People who have a residence permit for mobility studies in higher education in Sweden or another EU country and as part of the education shall be in Sweden. The exemption is valid for a maximum of 360 days.

Anyone who wants to work in Sweden should first find out if they need a work permit. Almost all Countries in Africa needs a work permit. As a Nigeria, you need one before leaving Nigeria,

There are many different kinds of work permits depending on where you come from, how long you plan to stay and what you want to work with. To be granted a work permit, you first need to have a employment contract. Very IMPORTANT

The employer who is looking to hire you must also meet specific requirements. Your employer can learn what they need to do in order for your application to be approved at The Swedish Migration Agency.

Work permits do have have limitations too.
If you receive a work permit you will only be allowed to work with the occupation and the employer who is stated on your permit.

A work permit is usually valid for two years.
It can then be extended for another two years.

If you have had a work permit and worked for a total of four years over the past seven years, you could be granted a permanent residence permit. At that point, you can easily switch jobs as you like, with who you wish

Sweden’s Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) handles issues relating to immigration, visas, permits and citizenship. In some cases, in a 3rd country, this service is outsourced to any Schengen member country in that 3rd country. They are meticulous and looks for the daintiest mark for illegality/falsehood. This might be an innocent omission, they don't care. They expect you to be meticulous too. Also, your previous stuffs must align with your migration plan. Say for instance, your Cv says you are a skilled IT professional but you are seeking jobs in Health care services because that appears to be a low hanging fruit to you....

They are looking at granting another protest right. They dont like people coming to their country and telling them how to run their country when they are the one sustaining you. It is a crazy way, their intelligence service is using to identify and profile would be terrorist tomorrow.... They are not like France!

ferhyntorlah:


I was surprised to read about the Koran burning event.

I will really appreciate if we dont fight or throw e-punches on this thread. I guess majority of people following this thread are seeking solutions to their migration plan, overall well being, and not to bicker or fight needlessly over stuffs. Tack!!!

Travel Information for those seeking migration through IT, Unskilled, School or visit means would be provided soon. We are talking with our Swedish partners on what is obtainable and what is not on both short & long terms plans. You gat to be patient & follow the thread.

millstone:

Can you please give me the steps to get a student visa or work visa? Much obliged

Was at Gustav yesterday....still one of the best places for good pictures. Having lunch with a friend there on Sunday near the waterfront.

Squillionaire:



Walking through Stockholm is a delight, especially the walk from Gamla Stan to skeppsholmen, along the waterfront all the way to the Royal Institute of Art.

Long dark winters.... high tax...... Paper are hard these days because they dont want their system to crumble like in France. Everyone must not live in city center Stockholm....if you have papers, you automatically get healthcare, one of the most accessible among developed countries.
why integrate when you gat to go home some day? Why drink at home? Go to pub, and drink to stupor. Censor on alcoholic drinks means less crime fueled by drinks! Yes, there are obstacles for jobs, especially from Muslim background immigrants

olaraymonds:
Bad things about living in Sweden


Long and Dark Winter Months.
High Taxes and Cost of Living.
Challenges in Integrating into Swedish Society.
Work Permit Acquisition and Renewal Delays.
Housing Shortage.
Access to Healthcare.
Job Search Obstacles for Foreigners.
Government-controlled Alcohol Stores.

Drop enquiries here so others can learn too. Once we are done with a sure process for what works for people in sectors other than IT, we can create room for private enquiries.

The top skills were recently posted

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Well said. You really understand it out here!

JohnBullMySon:
If course, and not just Sweden, all Nordic countries are much better than the US in that regard, infact you can as well add the Germanic countries as well.

The downside is that you can't get really rich due to social and cultural factors.

US, UK is for the ambitious while those countries are for those who desire a quiet and high quality of life.

No they don't have that sort of travel scheme like Canada. The jobs i feel you can easily get outside Tech now have a tougher regulations, that is employers MUST advertise the job in EU/EEA for 10 days before employing a non EU/EEA resident.

Before it was not so...... So if say an employer advertise that job, someone in Romania can apply, and would be consider before you living in Africa. That is why African people resident in Italy, France are rushing down here. They just hop on a train, voila, they are in Sweden. But if nobody accept the job within 10 days, they start accepting CV from other parts...... We are working with some Swedish partners in the AGRICULTURE Sector to make harder, more power demanding jobs available for Africans, especially during winter season..... Winter is harsh, tough here, also the pay is good too. I trust Nigerians would like. Just keep following the thread. For now only those in the IT sector can

extremelygolden:


Hi CalmTravels. I love your narration about Sweden and I am already ogling to move over there .

Please I will like to know if they have Permanent Residence scheme like Canada.
How easy is it to get their visa, and what's the relative Job opportunities they have? Like, I will like to know how easy to get a job when one arrives.
And lastly, how much altogether is required to relocate from Nigeria to Sweden as a single lady?

Thank you.

Coming with family could be a bit overwhelming, however if you get a Tech Job, or a Company with a Branch here sends you over, it comes with papers that can aid your family to move down here within as little as 2 months of arriving!

motionarena:


Please whats the best way to move over to sweden with my family

Their education system is choked. Indians, Africans, other Europeans are rushing down here. It used to be tuition free plus other attractive goodies, but now, they are tough with it.

MrAbufayed:

What about the education system there, I'm considering doing medicine and surgery as a second course while I work....e go work

Tax is very high..... Around 25% for some services, but not below 10% for others

ferhyntorlah:


Nice analysis.

What about tax? You pay tax on top your business profit, right?

The Swedes also have nationalistic people too. These ones actually target muslims, or immigrants from muslim majority countries. Like i said earlier on, how can you run from Iraq, leave Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Oman, even Turkey, come enter Sweden and wetin dey hungry you na Sharia? I laugh in Swedish...... Recently, the Swedish Govt granted an Iraqi female migrant the right to protest in from of a mosque & burn the koran. No body make pimmmm. Try that in France, Eiffel Tower would be burnt to the ground!

Their society is well planned. They seeking immigrants disrupt their peaceful society where everyone is happy!

Winters23:


You forgot to mention the gun violence, highest in Europe

I beg you stay away from their girls. I will rather you get involved with police for petty crimes like stealing food....lol, (not that i encourage stealing, but you can explain that and "might attract some sympathy) rather than a girl call police for you. Me, i dey form boys ONLY for here. If are a babe, i try not to even share number with you. Only guys. European ladies, their mode can go from 100 -0 in a twinkle of an eye!

Even our black girls are copying them, so let konji finish them too lol.

Innobee99:
How to go abroad and have girlfriend is ur problem? U have a long way bro

Plus four apples, a liter of fresh milk & Bell pepper.... Before, it should cost like $39 but because of the Russian war in Ukraine, things are priced more, but nothing compared to UK oooh

Yesterday a brother suggest i try Willys rather than Coop for my shopping. I heed the advice..... see what i bought for $47....
* 2 kg of rice.
* A kg of avocado
* A kg of onion
* A kg of fresh tomatoes
* A liter of Rapseed oil for frying chicken & sauce
* A pack of chicken wings
* four liters of different fruit drinks
* A liter of greek yoghurt
* A liter of turkish yoghurt
* A pack of curry, tyme, pepper

Usually, these things would last me for two weeks plus. All i need to do is ocassionally buy bread to make a sandwich for late night dinner! With experience 100$ is enough to eat well for a month.....that's three times a day!

I like fruits... so i used additional 20 USD (200SEK) to buy fruits.
Why i love the developed world, even farmers get to enjoy the standard of living as their goods are well priced for them too!

True....rather than say feminist, i'd rather say gender equality here is top priority!

bluefilm:


You didn't mention that Sweden is a highly Feminist country?

Lol......

Sarsaproko:
Uk is better than Sweden..

Rwanda already started it. They are adapting Swedish tech, not British or French, nor American or Chinese but Swedish. Nigeria too should look towards North Europe for massive infrastructural development. But get rid of the bad leadership first!

Kobicove:
I wonder when African countries will become the preferred destination for economic refugees

For now, we can only serve those in IT fields

Shantyken:


Must it be on I.T alone,

Just like i keep telling people if you are not an IT or Medical professional, dont go to UK..... na cleaner jobs full there ohhh. Imagine you that have been answering "sir", now been forcing to pick thrash, na BP drugs go be your help with time. As a sign, if anyone you know travels and refused to give you their number, forget it. That one don enter one chance! As a rule, you should call your loved ones once you hit Europe!

Respect55:
No matter how bad life is treating you here in naija, please don't go to Cyprus 🇨🇾. Just don't. Don't try it. Never try it.

Stockholm

elevated2:

Swedes aren't thieves. Maybe centuries back. Are you still in Malmö?
Good job with this thread.

Ohh i see.... Great!

Yankee101:


Where do you get all these weird ideas from?

So the Nigerian doctors and IT specialists are laundering cartel money?

The US economy is a quarter of the entire world’s economy and has the richest people on earth. You can become a millionaire doing a regular job here before your retire

Follow the thread, all the information you need will be put here. Then you decide when to prepare and make a move! Hope the tech skill is not graphic design?

blaze83:



Please I have 4 years experience as a techie. I don apply for SI scholarship taya. I'd be interested in learning how to migrate using that tech route please.