Our seminar, Compliance in Global Mobility: How to Move People Internationally took place in Sweden on 13 November 2025, bringing together mobility professionals, HR leaders, and subject-matter experts. Presented by Crown specialists Fortune Mugororoka, Swati Singh, Louise Langkjaer and Filip Dore, the event explored the latest developments, challenges, and best practices in international mobility, with a particular focus on Swedish immigration compliance, mobility policies, employee experience, and the role of household goods moves.
Immigration Compliance: Key Updates and What to Expect
Our first session addressed the rapidly evolving immigration landscape in Sweden, including recent changes and proposals expected in 2026.
Work Permits and Salary Requirements
A proposed reform, planned for June 2026, would increase the minimum salary threshold to 90% of the median salary (currently SEK 33,390). Certain occupations, including fast food and construction, may receive exemptions, while others could become entirely ineligible for work permits.
EU Blue Card Improvements
The EU Blue Card has become more accessible for highly skilled professionals. Changes include:
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Reduced salary threshold
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Shorter minimum contract requirements
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Greater flexibility to change employers within Sweden
EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
As of 12 October, the EU has launched the new Entry/Exit System, replacing passport stamps for third-country nationals with biometric checks (fingerprints and facial images). Sweden has aligned its national legislation to match these new EU regulations.
Positive Change for Families
A recent court ruling now allows children born in Sweden to apply for their first residence permit without leaving the country, provided their parents hold an EU Blue Card, Research Permit, or ICT Permit. This adjustment supports Sweden’s broader goal of being more attractive and family-friendly for global talent.
Family Reunification – Stricter Proposals
Forthcoming legislative proposals include:
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A two-year waiting period before family reunification
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Higher maintenance requirements
Employer Responsibilities – What May Change
Future reforms may shift employer obligations toward:
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Reporting job changes, rather than submitting new applications
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Potentially employer-independent permits
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Increased penalties for non-compliance
Further details on reporting processes are still under development.
Practical Compliance Guidance
Our experts provided step-by-step guidance for ensuring compliance both nationally and locally from permit applications and registrations to accessing essential services. These steps are critical for enabling relocating employees and their families to settle smoothly and live normally in their new location.
Global Mobility Policies: Building Compliance and Great Experiences
In the second session, Louise Langkjaer explored how mobility policies support business goals and ensure a consistent, compliant employee experience.
Key themes included:
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Why organisations move people: talent development, retention, business needs, and addressing skill shortages
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The employer’s duty of care and the compliance risks that come with global mobility
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Policy as the backbone of compliance ensuring clarity, fairness, and risk mitigation
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Best practices to create a predictable, employee-centric relocation journey
The Role of Household Goods in a Successful Relocation
A successful relocation goes beyond visas and policies it also includes the movement of household goods and personal belongings. Our session addressed several common misconceptions, including:
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Cost vs. replace: Is buying new more sustainable or economical than shipping?
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Sustainability: When is shipping the greener choice?
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Air shipments: Do they travel on the same flight as the relocating employee?
These topics generated excellent discussion and helped clarify the value household goods play in supporting employee wellbeing during international moves.
Tax in Global Mobility – Insights from Grant Thornton
We were pleased to welcome Aino Askegård Andresen from Grant Thornton Sweden AB, who provided expert guidance on tax considerations for globally mobile employees both within Sweden and internationally.
Thank You
A huge thank you to all our participants for contributing to the insightful, collaborative “around the table” discussions. We truly enjoyed hosting this seminar and look forward to reconvening in Q1 2026.
Let’s Connect
If you would like to discuss how I can support your business with Swedish immigration solutions, from work permits to strategic compliance planning, I would be happy to connect.
Jimmy Jillebo – Client Relationship Manager, Crown World Mobility
