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HGV Driver Relocation Guide: Moving to Sweden
High demand · SEK 30,700-39,600/month · Visa: Work permit
This guide is for an HGV Driver planning to move to Sweden. Whether you just received a job offer, are still exploring, or are mid-application — you will find everything you need here.
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💰 Salary
SEK 30,700-39,600/month
📋 Visa
Work permit
A typical salary for this job is below the SEK 34,470 a month that a work permit needs, so many offers will not qualify; the salary must also follow collective agreements or common practice.
🎓 Recognition
Truck driving is not on Sweden's list of regulated professions, but you need a c...
📈 Demand
High
Quick answers
Can an HGV Driver work in Sweden as a non-EU professional?
Yes, through the Work permit route. A typical salary for this job is below the SEK 34,470 a month that a work permit needs, so many offers will not qualify; the salary must also follow collective agreements or common practice. HGV Drivers currently see High demand in Sweden.
What salary can an HGV Driver expect in Sweden?
SEK 30,700-39,600/month gross.
How long does it take to move to Sweden as an HGV Driver?
Visa processing on the Work permit route — Complete applications: within 1 month for highly qualified jobs, 4 months for other jobs (incomplete: up to 10 months). The visa guide explains what this time covers.
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What Do HGV Drivers Earn in Sweden?
SEK 30,700-39,600/month
Median salary: SEK 33,900/month
The salary shown is the SCB 10th–90th percentile monthly salary for the occupation (2025).
Which Visa Do HGV Drivers Use to Move to Sweden?
Work permit
Work permit is the main route for HGV Drivers relocating to Sweden. A typical salary for this job is below the SEK 34,470 a month that a work permit needs, so many offers will not qualify; the salary must also follow collective agreements or common practice.
Is Your HGV Driver Qualification Recognised in Sweden?
Truck driving is not on Sweden's list of regulated professions, but you need a category C or CE driving licence valid in Sweden and the EU driver qualification (YKB).
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