Before you are able to apply and obtain a work visa, it is expected that you were already offered a job. The following are basic qualifications you must have before applying for a work visa:

• A passport valid for at least 3 months after your Schengen visa expiration date, issued in the last ten years, with at least two empty pages
• A comprehensive description of your visit 
• A job and compensation offer with terms of employment at par with those that are set by Swedish collective agreements. (Minimum pay required by Sweden is SEK13,000 before taxes)
• Employers should intend to provide insurance covering health, life, employment and pension when you begin to work

To Apply:

• Secure your employment offer in Sweden, the said offer must already have approval with the relevant trade union.
• Collate the accomplished documents listed below and have it submitted through an external service provider or directly to the Swedish Embassy or consulate. Your documents should include the following.

                - Photocopies of your passport
                - Accomplished application form from the Swedish Embassy website.
                - Photocopies of pages in your passport that reflect personal data,                    date, passport restrictions, other visas and residence permits
                - Your job offer from your employer and the statement from the trade union
                - Letter of invitation from your employer
                - Application fee

• If external service providers aren’t available, you may personally submit to the Swedish Embassy in your locale. You may search for the address of your embassy through this link: Swedish Embassies.