General rules for third-country citizens living in Denmark
If you are a third-country citizen living in Denmark, special rules apply if you want to work in Sweden as a cross-border commuter. Here you can learn more about work permits and residence permits.
Work permits are country-specific
As a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland, you are not covered by the EU rules on free movement of labour. A residence or work permit issued in Denmark or Sweden therefore only applies in the country where it was granted.
If you want to live in Denmark and work in Sweden, or vice versa, you must have a work permit that specifically allows you to work in the other country.
You must apply for and receive the permit before you start working. To apply for a work permit in Denmark or Sweden, you must first have a job offer or employment contract. You also have to pay a fee when applying to the country’s immigration authorities.
You cannot get a work permit to look for work in Denmark or Sweden.
Important
- If you work in Sweden or Denmark without the correct work permit, both you and your employer may face fines or other penalties.
- Always contact the immigration authorities in your country of residence to find out how working in another EU/EEA country may affect your residence permit and status as a cross-border commuter.
If you live in Denmark and want to work in Sweden
If you live in Denmark and want to work in Sweden, visit the Swedish Migration Agency’s website to find out whether you need a work permit and how to apply.
Read about work permits at migrationsverket.se
Further information
Work permits and residence permits are two different types of permits and are only valid in the country where they were issued.
If you have questions about the rules for third-country citizens living in Denmark and working in Sweden as cross-border commuters, contact the immigration authorities in your country of residence.
Read about residence permits and immigration rules at nyindanmark.dk
