Finding superyacht roles in Stockholm

How to arrive, what the docks look like and what Sweden says about working there.

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Fly into Stockholm Arlanda

Arlanda Express runs non-stop between the airport and Stockholm Central Station and takes 18 minutes. The SL commuter train takes 38 minutes (Swedavia).

Arlanda Express18 minutes, non-stop to Stockholm Central

Commuter train38 minutes to Stockholm Central

Dock walking

Helpful tips before walking the docks

AgentsPort services for yachts are booked through the yacht's agent, so ask which agent the yacht uses. (Ports of Stockholm.)

NoticeAgents send the Notification Yacht Call form at least two weeks before arrival. (Ports of Stockholm.)

SeasonLock and bridge hours for pleasure boats are longer from 27 April to 27 September. The dates change each year. (Ports of Stockholm.)

WasahamnenThe guest harbour takes boats up to 20 m on the outside of pier D, so it is a place for small yachts and tenders, not superyachts. (Wasahamnen.)

Work rules

Right to work in Sweden

EU and EEA citizens

An EU or EEA citizen does not need a work permit to work in Sweden. (Swedish Migration Agency.)

Swiss citizens

A Swiss citizen has the right to work. If the stay in Sweden is longer than three months, the person needs to apply for a residence permit. (Swedish Migration Agency.)

Work permits

A Swedish Migration Agency news item dated 16 June 2026 gives a salary requirement of at least SEK 34,470 a month for work permits, which is 90 per cent of the median salary of SEK 38,300. Check the rules for your passport.

Pay

Crew pay by yacht size

Role	45 to 50 m	70 m and over
Captain	EUR 9,000 to 12,000	EUR 15,000+
First Officer	EUR 4,500 to 6,000	EUR 7,000+
Chief Engineer	EUR 7,000 to 9,500	EUR 8,500+
Chef	EUR 5,500 to 6,500	EUR 8,000+
Bosun / 2nd Mate	EUR 3,200 to 4,000	EUR 5,000+
Chief Stew / Purser	EUR 2,800 to 4,000	EUR 3,000+
Deckhand	EUR 2,800 to 3,500	EUR 3,000+
Stew	EUR 2,200 to 2,500	EUR 2,200 to 2,500

UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Stockholm.

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