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Can I obtain a visa and work permit as a troubadour in Sweden?

Mar 14, 2024
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Tommy ***********
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Is it possible to get a visa and work permit for playing as a troubadour in Swedish bars and restaurants in an local area?
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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.
Nicolas **********************
That would be awesome, hope you can get it sorted.
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Frank **********
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Sk **********
Employer can , but they will make your work permit as Chef or Manager, Then you can 😁 but you cant get as musician.
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Koen *******
Hell yeah! I hope they will! đŸ€˜đŸ»
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Henrik *****
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John ***********
@Henrik ****
No mention of musicians.
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Robert *******
@Henrik ****
Why are the suit pitchmen from foreign countries?
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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
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@John *********
No, you can freelance.
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Ken ***********
@Bob ******
if you freelance, who supports the work permit ?
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@Ken ******
Self employed
the musician opens a company.
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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 capital
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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
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Tommy ***********
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@Michael *******
Thanks for an answer that might be helpful. I have to check if there is anyone who works with music bookings 🙏
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Aake **********
Nej det fÄr du inte göra. Du tar ett jobb som Thai kan utföra.
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Todd *********
@Aake *********
playing Swedish troubadour songs? 😂
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Tommy ***********
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@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.
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Todd *********
@Tommy **********
I understand
 but as a westerner it might be extremely difficult to get a work permit.
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Aake **********
@Todd ********
even impossible
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Bob *******
@Aake *********
Nope. It can be done.
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Tommy ***********
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@Todd ********
I also think it can be difficult to get a work permit. But I want to try anyway. 😊
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@Tommy **********
It can be done

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Tommy ***********
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@Bob ******
Do you know how to do that? 😊
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@Tommy **********
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Tommy ***********
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@Bob ******
So they can help me you think. 🙏
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Bob *******
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Tommy ***********
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@Bob ******
Thank you very much 🙏đŸŒč
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Bob *******
@Tommy **********
Good luck
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Tommy ***********
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@Aake *********
Men om repertoaren bestÄr mestadels av Svenska lÄtar?
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Aake **********
@Tommy **********
Jag ger dig ett rÄd, glöm det och försök med nÄgot annat. Vem skulle anstÀllda dig för att framföra svenska lÄtar och hur mycket tror du att du skulle tjÀna. TyvÀrr en dödfödd idé.
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