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Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by gabbrri(m): 8:31pm On Oct 13, 2025
You are so wrong students visa doesn't qualify one automatically within 3 months a work permit will be issued before one can work
advanceDNA:
Don't mind him...his student visa allows him to work when he arrives.....and there is no restriction like UK that says 20hrs per week

He just wants you to keep sending him money until he can find a job whenever...

Still ....that doesn't mean jobs are easy to come by...he may find it difficult getting a job in 3 months seff if he's in sciences programme that's very demanding having lectures, labs, etc
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by Iluvmycontr3: 8:33pm On Oct 13, 2025
Flipmac:
My little brother traveled to study in Sweden for studies. He has been there for over a month and I've been asking him to look for a job to support himself.

However, he told me that students are required to stay a minimum of 3 months before they are eligible for a work permit.

Please I'll like to know if this statement is true?.

Also, how easy is it to get non-skilled jobs in Sweden?.
I am in Germany, and all these places are almost the same. Your brother is most probably telling you the truth.

Things are done according to the laws and rules in these places..
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by advanceDNA: 8:38pm On Oct 13, 2025
gabbrri:
You are so wrong students visa doesn't qualify one automatically within 3 months a work permit will be issued before one can work
Lol.....hahahaha. Abeg I nor get time to dey argue ....
Students dont need a separate work permit...

But hey!! wateva version of ur ignorance makes u sleep well at night is totally fine by me
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by ednut1(m): 8:39pm On Oct 13, 2025
Mogajunior:
Is this the popular Tunde Ednut or just a name sake?
not me.
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by Ganjafama(m): 8:43pm On Oct 13, 2025
cocoxs:
I studied and lived in Sweden for 6 years.
its not easy getting a job but there are jobs he can get easily, tell him to look for paper distribution it is callked ''Reklam'' in sweden. Reklam is very easy to get but doesnt pay very well and almost all international student from Africa does it.
He doesn't have to wait until 3 months to work, as a student he can work immediately he gets his social security number called ''personnummer'' in sweden, He can get that in a day. He can also start importing things from China and selling on the swedish equivalent of Ebay, it is called ''www.tradera.com''
I did that when i was in sweden and was able to live a very good life and even bought a car from it.

Let me know if you have anymore questions, you can also get any info you want on live in sweden by going to the swedish migration bord website.
https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/study.html
Are you still in Sweden?
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by Mogajunior(m): 8:49pm On Oct 13, 2025
ednut1:
not me.
Okay. I asked because you seem to be influential on this platform.
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by opeldavid: 9:26pm On Oct 13, 2025
Ask Google pls.
Moreover 3 months is just fine.
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by Okhuadams(m): 9:30pm On Oct 13, 2025
Flipmac:
My little brother traveled to study in Sweden for studies. He has been there for over a month and I've been asking him to look for a job to support himself.

However, he told me that students are required to stay a minimum of 3 months before they are eligible for a work permit.

Please I'll like to know if this statement is true?.

Also, how easy is it to get non-skilled jobs in Sweden?.
brother relaxi know say u wah reap back your support money. Na to pray make him remember you wey pepper begin rest
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by Blazebond(m): 9:34pm On Oct 13, 2025
Kaczynski:
3 month ehh well tell him to learn how to code, learn python or javascript , then freelance. the internet doesnt care about swedish work permits, it only cares anout whether you can deliver if hes actually good he can make more in a month than flipping burgers for a year assumimg he can stomach the existential dread of participating in the gig economy
Nothing dey una head pass coding or to learn python o, funny people.
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by Gr8mind07(m): 10:01pm On Oct 13, 2025
A lot of procedures and processes are required to settle down in Sweden, 3 months might not just be adequate.

He needs to get the personal number ( Swedish version of security number ) , then open a bank account before he can even begin to search for work. Besides , the jobs are not readily available like that especially if he is not in any of the major cities.

Just be patient with him and pray for him.as well.
It will be fine.
Flipmac:
I'm not billing him. I want him to support himself.

I think the 3 months wait he is talking about is just an excuse to stay idle and depend on my family.

But I need someone who's in Sweden to confirm this.
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by AngelicBeing: 11:15pm On Oct 13, 2025
anonimi:
Hopefully your brother is not here on nairaland reading this and strategising accordingly huh
HAHAHA, Shots Fired from your armory from the EU headquarters and it hits it's intended targets nawaooo hahaha 😂
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by ufotunang: 12:26am On Oct 14, 2025
Flipmac:
I'm not billing him. I want him to support himself.

I think the 3 months wait he is talking about is just an excuse to stay idle and depend on my family.

But I need someone who's in Sweden to confirm this.
.you can ask chatgpt or Google for answers to your question
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by steeltrust: 2:13am On Oct 14, 2025
Kaczynski:
3 month ehh well tell him to learn how to code, learn python or javascript , then freelance. the internet doesnt care about swedish work permits, it only cares anout whether you can deliver if hes actually good he can make more in a month than flipping burgers for a year assumimg he can stomach the existential dread of participating in the gig economy
when he learns is where will the money be stored and how will he spend it in Sweden he just arrived

You think Sweden na Nigeria where you can do anything without any consequences
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by Lionize: 4:21am On Oct 14, 2025
Flipmac:
My little brother traveled to study in Sweden for studies. He has been there for over a month and I've been asking him to look for a job to support himself.

However, he told me that students are required to stay a minimum of 3 months before they are eligible for a work permit.

Please I'll like to know if this statement is true?.

Also, how easy is it to get non-skilled jobs in Sweden?.
Hej,
Your brother is either not informed, or he lied. He can start working as soon as he gets his personnummer (only very few employers will employ you without this), and the truth is that it could take between 1 week and up to 4 months to get this, depending on a lot of factors. Aside this, you can secure a black job and earn cash, or illegally rent another person's documents, or get a job and use alternatives to receive salary if the company is cool with you once you show them your study permit

What he is describing is a situation whereby you switch permit from study to work. That is only allowed after you have successfully completed 30 credits of study (which takes about 3 months). But that is a different thing altogether and has nothing to do with you being able to get any kind of job. Also, to get a work permit, you must be earning a certain minimum salary. And with full work permit, you cease to pay school fees,

Another truth is, getting the job may not be as easy as you think, depending, again, on the city he lives.

Also, like someone had said earlier, he may be avoiding menial jobs. If that is the case, tell him to go tell King Gustaf to adopt him first, unless he is highly skilled.
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by Tenrack: 4:36am On Oct 14, 2025
Kaczynski:
3 month ehh well tell him to learn how to code, learn python or javascript , then freelance. the internet doesnt care about swedish work permits, it only cares anout whether you can deliver if hes actually good he can make more in a month than flipping burgers for a year assumimg he can stomach the existential dread of participating in the gig economy
bros...abeg na. cry
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by frozen70(f): 7:21am On Oct 14, 2025
Flipmac:
My little brother traveled to study in Sweden for studies. He has been there for over a month and I've been asking him to look for a job to support himself.

However, he told me that students are required to stay a minimum of 3 months before they are eligible for a work permit.

Please I'll like to know if this statement is true?.

Also, how easy is it to get non-skilled jobs in Sweden?.
If you are the one he has been depending on and he said it takes three months to get a job there as a student, give him that grace and still let him know that you are counting the month for him

Since he is your brother, you know best if he is lazy or if he just doesn't want to do anything yet loves good life

From that you will know him better
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by Nobelwinner: 7:57am On Oct 14, 2025
Sweden is a strange country in many ways, and a beautiful place to live/school/work as well.

The Swedes pride themselves on the efficiency of their system. And, you cannot blame them. They make the UK and US look like non-starters.

About your brother, try and be patient. To get an appointment at the government office that handles work related matter isn't easy. And, you don't turn up to their office without an appointment.

The Skatteverket can take up 18 weeks to process applications for a Personal Number, I'm extreme cases.

And without a Personal Number, no one gives you a job in Sweden. Now, you can dive into the Black Market. But, you are risking deportation, and near slave like conditions and treatment from your fellow Migrants.

Nigerians lack patience, and that is our greatest national handicap.

Good luck to your brother!



PS:
Sweden is a beautiful and organized country. I wish your brother the very best!
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by femi4: 5:54pm On Oct 14, 2025
Flipmac:
My little brother traveled to study in Sweden for studies. He has been there for over a month and I've been asking him to look for a job to support himself.

However, he told me that students are required to stay a minimum of 3 months before they are eligible for a work permit.

Please I'll like to know if this statement is true?.

Also, how easy is it to get non-skilled jobs in Sweden?.
3 months no far now..relax
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by Adeyemi2024: 11:35pm On Oct 14, 2025
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Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by PacNwa: 12:18pm On Oct 15, 2025
cocoxs:
I studied and lived in Sweden for 6 years.
its not easy getting a job but there are jobs he can get easily, tell him to look for paper distribution it is callked ''Reklam'' in sweden. Reklam is very easy to get but doesnt pay very well and almost all international student from Africa does it.
He doesn't have to wait until 3 months to work, as a student he can work immediately he gets his social security number called ''personnummer'' in sweden, He can get that in a day. He can also start importing things from China and selling on the swedish equivalent of Ebay, it is called ''www.tradera.com''
I did that when i was in sweden and was able to live a very good life and even bought a car from it.

Let me know if you have anymore questions, you can also get any info you want on live in sweden by going to the swedish migration bord website.
https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/study.html
This is helpful, please can I send you a mail? I’m looking to commence my journey
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by PacNwa: 12:23pm On Oct 15, 2025
Badca81:
If he went to a country like Germany, France, Netherlands, Finland he would have been doing their country surveys to earn money daily at least €50 to support himself until he gets a job.

Sweden are very low on surveys.

Always have a plan B
PMO🙏🏽🤲🏾
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by PacNwa: 12:30pm On Oct 15, 2025
Lionize:
Hej,
Your brother is either not informed, or he lied. He can start working as soon as he gets his personnummer (only very few employers will employ you without this), and the truth is that it could take between 1 week and up to 4 months to get this, depending on a lot of factors. Aside this, you can secure a black job and earn cash, or illegally rent another person's documents, or get a job and use alternatives to receive salary if the company is cool with you once you show them your study permit

What he is describing is a situation whereby you switch permit from study to work. That is only allowed after you have successfully completed 30 credits of study (which takes about 3 months). But that is a different thing altogether and has nothing to do with you being able to get any kind of job. Also, to get a work permit, you must be earning a certain minimum salary. And with full work permit, you cease to pay school fees,

Another truth is, getting the job may not be as easy as you think, depending, again, on the city he lives.

Also, like someone had said earlier, he may be avoiding menial jobs. If that is the case, tell him to go tell King Gustaf to adopt him first, unless he is highly skilled.
Hello There, please I sent you a mail because I rented insights on study and travel procedures
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by PacNwa: 12:35pm On Oct 15, 2025
Nobelwinner:
Sweden is a strange country in many ways, and a beautiful place to live/school/work as well.

The Swedes pride themselves on the efficiency of their system. And, you cannot blame them. They make the UK and US look like non-starters.

About your brother, try and be patient. To get an appointment at the government office that handles work related matter isn't easy. And, you don't turn up to their office without an appointment.

The Skatteverket can take up 18 weeks to process applications for a Personal Number, I'm extreme cases.

And without a Personal Number, no one gives you a job in Sweden. Now, you can dive into the Black Market. But, you are risking deportation, and near slave like conditions and treatment from your fellow Migrants.

Nigerians lack patience, and that is our greatest national handicap.

Good luck to your brother!



PS:
Sweden is a beautiful and organized country. I wish your brother the very best!
Hello Sir, I sent you a mail because I need expertise guide or advice on processing travels to Sweden for study and work. Please I’ll be glad if you can reply whenever is convenient for you. Thank You
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by Lionize: 6:35pm On Oct 15, 2025
PacNwa:
Hello There, please I sent you a mail because I rented insights on study and travel procedures
don't think you did
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by Unclebayo(m): 6:31pm On Oct 25, 2025
Badca81:
If he went to a country like Germany, France, Netherlands, Finland he would have been doing their country surveys to earn money daily at least €50 to support himself until he gets a job.

Sweden are very low on surveys.

Always have a plan B
you mean online surveys? Even people in US ain’t earning $50 a day
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by Focusmind: 7:27pm On Oct 25, 2025
He may not even see anything to do within a year. The Swedish job market has tanked and international students are struggling, big time. Those that have finished school are leaving the place and seeking opportunities elsewhere. If you don't have money for US, Canada, Australia or New Zealand, just stay back in Nigeria and find what to do with the little money you have. However, if you are going to Sweden and other non English-speaking countries on scholarships, no problem. Once you are done, with outstanding results, you can source for scholarships for a PHD level study in the countries I mentioned above.
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by Badca81: 8:15pm On Oct 25, 2025
Unclebayo:
you mean online surveys? Even people in US ain’t earning $50 a day
It's because they have jobs so they don't spend much time online

For you to say people in the US can't or are not earning that amount says you don't know much.
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by Unclebayo(m): 8:37pm On Oct 25, 2025
Badca81:
It's because they have jobs so they don't spend much time online

For you to say people in the US can't or are not earning that amount says you don't know much.
I won’t talk much but my daily bread have been coming from surveys for the past two years now(no other jobs) I have access to survey in the US and some countries in Europe

On my web ladder it’s hard to see someone from USA earn $50 consistently a day
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by Badca81: 10:41pm On Oct 25, 2025
Unclebayo:
I won’t talk much but my daily bread have been coming from surveys for the past two years now(no other jobs) I have access to survey in the US and some countries in Europe

On my web ladder it’s hard to see someone from USA earn $50 consistently a day
You haven't seen Nigerians making 50$ daily before 🙄🙄🙄

Well it comes down to websites, tricks and pattern.

I make 1000€ monthly from surveys with my own method .
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by Unclebayo(m): 8:23am On Oct 26, 2025
Badca81:
You haven't seen Nigerians making 50$ daily before 🙄🙄🙄

Well it comes down to websites, tricks and pattern.

I make 1000€ monthly from surveys with my own method .
okay cool… share your digit let’s share update then…

I’m not making up to that by the way… but I can boast about £10 a day
Re: Help!. Is my brother who just traveled to Sweden trying to use my head? by Thereedemer: 7:12am On Nov 18, 2025
Unclebayo:
okay cool… share your digit let’s share update then…

I’m not making up to that by the way… but I can boast about £10 a day
I make qbout 5 usd everyday
Lets share update abeg
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