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Can I obtain a visa and work permit as a troubadour in Sweden?
Is it possible to get a visa and work permit for playing as a troubadour in Swedish bars and restaurants in an local area?
Answer summary
Obtaining a visa and work permit to perform as a troubadour in Swedish bars and restaurants is challenging. Generally, foreign musicians need to be employed by a company, such as a hotel or entertainment agency, with substantial paid-up capital (at least 20 million baht). Freelancing is typically not allowed, and there might be cases where musicians are issued work permits under different job titles like Chef or Manager. Advice and experiences from others suggest a complex process, with the need for an employer-based visa.
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Nicolas **********************
That would be awesome, hope you can get it sorted.
Sk **********
Employer can , but they will make your work permit as Chef or Manager, Then you can 😁 but you cant get as musician.
Koen *******
Hell yeah! I hope they will! 🤘🏻
John ***********
@Henrik ****
No mention of musicians.
Robert *******
@Henrik ****
Why are the suit pitchmen from foreign countries?John **********
I think you can get a visa as a foreign musician but you do need to be employed by a hotel or entertainment company with at least 20 million baht paid up capital plus jump through various other hoops. You can't freelance
Bob *******
@John *********
No, you can freelance.
Ken ***********
@Bob ******
if you freelance, who supports the work permit ?Bob *******
@John *********
Ok mate.John **********
@Bob ******
that's not my definition of freelance, nor being self employed. Regardless I don't think he would get a work permit on that basis unless he opened an entertainment company with appropriate capitalBob *******
@Ken ******
Self employed…the musician opens a company.
Michael ********
There are a few foriegn musicians i know who have work permits not sure how they do it though. I presume they are employed by an agency
Tommy ***********
OP@Michael *******
Thanks for an answer that might be helpful. I have to check if there is anyone who works with music bookings 🙏Aake **********
Nej det får du inte göra. Du tar ett jobb som Thai kan utföra.
Todd *********
@Aake *********
playing Swedish troubadour songs? 😂Tommy ***********
OP@Todd ********
I have been asked by many Swedish bar owners if I can come and play there. Because most visitors come from Sweden and would like to hear Swedish songs too.Bob *******
@Tommy **********
Good luck….Tommy ***********
OP@Bob ******
Thank you very much 🙏🌹Bob *******
Tommy ***********
OP@Bob ******
So they can help me you think. 🙏Bob *******
@Tommy **********
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OP@Bob ******
Do you know how to do that? 😊Bob *******
@Aake *********
Nope. It can be done.Bob *******
@Tommy **********
It can be done…Aake **********
@Todd ********
even impossibleTommy ***********
OP@Todd ********
I also think it can be difficult to get a work permit. But I want to try anyway. 😊Todd *********
@Tommy **********
I understand… but as a westerner it might be extremely difficult to get a work permit.Tommy ***********
OP@Aake *********
Men om repertoaren består mestadels av Svenska låtar?Aake **********
@Tommy **********
Jag ger dig ett råd, glöm det och försök med något annat. Vem skulle anställda dig för att framföra svenska låtar och hur mycket tror du att du skulle tjäna. Tyvärr en dödfödd idé.Activity
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