Gothenburg is Sweden’s second largest city and the industrial hub on the west coast, in 2025 and 2026 it offers opportunities in automotive, shipping, logistics, technology, and green innovation, internationals who want to build a career here should start with work permit rules via migrationsverket.se and register with the Swedish Tax Agency at skatteverket.se, job listings are published by Arbetsförmedlingen at arbetsformedlingen.se, to ensure a Swedish-style CV candidates can use procv.se,
EU and EEA citizens do not need permits but must register if staying long term, third country nationals need valid work permits before arrival, Gothenburg employers in automotive and logistics often sponsor internationals, the local municipality offers guidance at goteborg.se, documentation and preparation are key for smoother entry,
Registration with Skatteverket is mandatory, applying for a personal identity number ensures access to healthcare, social insurance, and contracts, housing registration is also essential, detailed information is provided at skatteverket.se,
The Gothenburg job market is dominated by Volvo Cars, Volvo Group, SKF, Stena Line, and the port, but startups in clean tech, AI, and maritime innovation are growing, universities like Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg employ researchers and teachers, positions are listed on arbetsf