Do you want to join the team that works with migration at the Swedish Embassy? We are expanding and are looking for a migration assistant who is detail oriented, diligent, and dynamic.
General
The Embassy of Sweden invites candidates to apply for the post of a Migration Assistant. The position is based in New Delhi starting from the 1st of October 2025 or when agreed upon. Six months’ probation period is applicable. Applicant must be a resident of India.
Tasks
You will be working in the migration section of the Embassy, which presently consists of nine locally employed staff. The main task of the section is to process applications for short term visas, part of this include liaising with internal and external clients such as applicants, companies, other Embassies, authorities, and making sure legislation is adhered to and working to deadlines to ensure timely and quality delivery of duties.
As a migration assistant your work will primarily consist of handling visa applications from Indian citizens going to Schengen. The demand for Schengen visas is constantly increasing and there is great focus on our work from both Swedish and Indian authorities. Your job will be to handle the cases in a service minded way, and according to the Schengen regulations. You will take part in making the final decision for approvals or rejections of visa applications. In practise, it involves interviews with hosts in Sweden, assessment of the information on the application and supporting documents put forward by the applicants, always paying attention to details.
The main tasks and responsibilities as Migration assistant, but are not limited to:
1. Handling of visa applications
2. Handling enquiries regarding migration matters
3. Review of residence and work permit applications
4. Interviewing applicants/hosts
5. General assistance in all migration related matters
Skills
- Very good command of spoken and written English and Hindi
- Efficient and methodical
- Proactive and able to set priorities
- Very good computer skills
- Good team player
- Willingness and ability to learn, develop and to take responsibilities
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
- Flexibility to work under pressure and to respond quickly to new demands
Qualification and Experience
- University graduate degree
- Proof of language skills
- At least one year of working experience from a Schengen Embassy, previous experience of handling visas will be an added advantage
Salary
Salary is individual based in accordance with experience and education. The position is permanent with 39.45 work hours per week. Embassy of Sweden is an equal opportunity employer.
Application
Application should include a cover letter, CV, copies of educational certificates, previous work certificates, language skills certificate, scanned copy of photograph and at least two references and be sent by email to ambassaden.new-delhi@gov.se with subject reference "Position of Migration Assistant + your name" no later than 7th August 2025.
The interview process includes language skills tests and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Application in hard copy shall not be returned.
