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SWEDEN – Notification of employee termination or departure.
June 13, 2025
By: Hannah In-Chan, Director, Newland Chase Advisory
As regulatory requirements continue to evolve, it is critical for employers to remain proactive and informed of their obligations. Timely reporting and compliance with notification requirements can help mitigate risks and ensure ongoing immigration compliance.
The Swedish authorities have announced plans to intensify the revocation of work permits for foreign nationals who are no longer employed in Sweden or who are not actively utilising their work permits. As such, employers in Sweden are strongly encouraged to notify the Swedish Migration Agency promptly in the event of an employee’s termination or departure.
As part of the revocation process, the Swedish Migration Agency may request one of the following supporting documents:
- A valid employment contract with a new employer in Sweden; or
- Evidence that the individual has departed and repatriated from Sweden.
Failure to provide the requested documentation may result in the issuance of a Deportation Order. Such an order may have significant long-term implications for the foreign national’s immigration history and could adversely affect future visa or permit applications in Sweden and beyond.
Please reach out to your Newland Chase dedicated contact or submit an inquiry here should you have any specific questions regarding this announcement.
This immigration update is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal or scenario-specific advice. Furthermore, it is important to note that immigration announcements are subject to sudden and unexpected changes. Readers are encouraged to reach out to Newland Chase for any case- or company-specific assessments.
