The happiest country in the world needs Indian workers, they are getting these benefits along with huge salary.

Work in Sweden: Sweden is counted as one of the happiest countries in the world. These days, Sweden is facing shortage of workers in sectors like engineering, IT and healthcare. Indian professionals can benefit from this, who will get an opportunity to come and work in Sweden. In fact, Sweden is planning to introduce the European Union (EU)’s updated Blue Card Directive, which will lower the salary threshold and expand eligibility for workers.
The changes to be implemented in Sweden from January 1, 2025 are going to bring new opportunities for Indian professionals. The EU Blue Card is a work-residence permit granted to citizens of non-EU/EEA countries. This card is available to those people who are highly qualified and have a job offer in any European Union country. This is like the green card available in America. On getting the Blue Card, foreign professionals can live and work in any country of the European Union.

Sweden wants to invite highly skilled workers

Last month, Sweden introduced a bill in Parliament. Its purpose was to invite highly skilled workers to work in the country and to make arrangements for their stay. The Swedish government is doing this so that it can compete with other countries on the global stage. “Sweden should be an attractive country for highly qualified workers. Companies in these sectors need to know that they can find the right people on time,” said Johan Andersson, the country’s migration minister.

Why is this good news for Indians?

Compared to other countries in Europe, the Indian community lives in larger numbers in Sweden. Here Indian workers are working in high-skilled sectors like IT, engineering and healthcare. If Sweden adopts the EU Blue Card Directive, it will create job opportunities for Indians. Sweden’s sectors like IT, engineering, healthcare and finance will also benefit, because the demand for skilled workers is highest here. Sweden has good visa options for technology and engineering workers.

The amendments to the Blue Card Directive are part of wider efforts to attract talent from outside Europe. Easy visa process and good salaries make Sweden a great destination for Indian skilled professionals. Jobs in Sweden to increase by 23% in 2023. Here the highest salary is given in IT and engineering sectors. Because of this, if an Indian wants to go to Europe and work, then Sweden can emerge as the best country for him/her.

What are the advantages of working in Sweden?

There are many benefits of working in this European country. Indians will get huge salaries in the fields of IT, healthcare and engineering. Social benefits are also provided by the government and the work-life balance is very good. Apart from Sweden, there will also be an option to work in other countries of the European Union. According to US News & World Report, Sweden was in second place in the quality of life ranking in 2024. Sweden comes at sixth place in the list of the best countries in the world.

According to the World Happiness Report 2024, Sweden is the fourth happiest country in the world. Sweden is included in the top 10 in many global rankings. There is not only economic stability here, but political stability is also very good. There is no inequality in income either. Sweden also comes among the top countries in the world in terms of security. The average monthly salary in Sweden is Rs 2,41,468. You get this money after deducting tax.