What happens if my Swedish work permit application is refused?

A refusal means you do not have the right to stay or work on that basis. If you are already in Sweden, you are expected to make arrangements to leave; remaining without a valid permit can result in enforcement measures such as supervision or detention.

Depending on the reason for refusal, you may be able to appeal or to submit a new, corrected application. Because refusals often stem from fixable issues such as too-low salary, missing insurance, or incomplete documents, it is worth identifying the exact ground before deciding whether to appeal or re-apply.