Work permits in Sweden
Are you a citizen of a non-Nordic country and planning to work in Sweden? Here you can learn when you need a work permit, how to apply and what rules apply if you live in Denmark and work in Sweden.
Citizens of EU/EEA countries
Nordic citizens do not need a work permit to work in Sweden.
As an EU/EEA citizen, you can also work and live in Sweden without a work permit if you meet the relevant requirements.
Read about the rules for EU/EEA citizens at Migrationsverket
Citizens of non-EU countries
If you are a citizen of a non-EU country, you must have a work permit to work in Sweden. In most cases, you must apply from your home country or the country where you last lived.
This also applies if you already have a Danish work or residence permit. If you live in Denmark and commute to work in Sweden, you must apply for a Swedish work permit.
You can apply on the Swedish Migration Agency’s website.
Apply for a work permit at Migrationsverket
If you move from Denmark to Sweden
If you are a non-EU citizen and move from Denmark to Sweden, you may lose your Danish residence and work permit. If you later move back to Denmark, you must apply for a new residence and work permit.
For information about Danish rules and permits, contact International House Copenhagen.
