Sweden - 2012
Sport: Effective participation of migrants in sport
- Code:
- RED122
- Key Area:
- Public Life, Culture, Sport & Media
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
| Short Answer |
Yes. Migrants in Sweden face legal and practical obstacles in participating in sport. Problems with Immigration status, national athletes min quotas are frequently encountered limitations/obstacles.
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| Qualitative Info |
From December 15, 2008 new rules were implemented concerning working conditions. Citizens in countries outside the European Union (EU) or that are not covered of the agreement about European economic cooperation (European Economic Area) and that are not citizens of Switzerland must have working permit to live and work in Sweden.
Working permit is granted by the Swedish Migration Board and they examine ones right to permanent stay in Sweden. The Swedish Sports Confederation is referral authority for the cases that concern sports. When work permit is requested, these conditions must be fulfilled to get granted a work permit: · One of both parties signed contracts must be enclosed in the application · One of the contracts must show that the salary is lowest 14 300 SEK per month · The insurance protection is needed The Swedish Migration Board can grant permanent stay after four to five years residence in the country. Swedish citizenship can be granted if one has had residence in Sweden for at least five years. Except from that rule is very exceptional. To represent Sweden on national team level, Swedish citizenship is required. Source: Riksidrottsförbundet, http://www.rf.se/ (accessed 2012-03-10). |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants |
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| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Sport |
| External Url | http://www.rf.se/ |
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