Looking for a job? Expand your search to Sweden
Living in Denmark? Your next job might be just across the bridge. Malmö and southern Sweden are part of the same cross-border region, with thousands of employers within commuting distance of Copenhagen. By including Sweden in your job search, you get access to another job market without necessarily having to move.
Why look for a job in Sweden?
More opportunities
Searching in two countries gives you access to more employers, industries and vacancies.
Closer than you might think
Malmö is easily accessible from Copenhagen by train across the Øresund Bridge, making cross-border commuting part of everyday life for many people.
Your international background can be an asset
International experience and language skills can be valuable to Swedish employers – particularly in companies and organisations working across borders.
You can live in Denmark and work in Sweden
There is no need to move just because your job is on the other side of Øresund. Many people commute between Denmark and Sweden for work.
Ready to start looking?
Searching for a job in Sweden is not very different from searching in Denmark.
You can find vacancies through Swedish job portals, company career pages, recruitment agencies and LinkedIn. Sweden's public employment service, Arbetsförmedlingen, also runs Platsbanken, one of Sweden's largest job portals.
You can also contact companies directly. Unsolicited applications – spontanansökningar – are common in Sweden and can be a good way to approach an employer you are interested in.
Applying for a job in Sweden
A Swedish job application will usually include a CV and a cover letter. Your application should be adapted to the position and clearly show how your skills and experience match what the employer is looking for.
There may be some differences in recruitment culture and expectations compared with what you are used to in Denmark or your home country.
How to write an application for a job in Sweden
Can I work in Sweden?
This depends on your citizenship.
If you are a Nordic or EU/EEA citizen, you can generally work in Sweden without a Swedish work permit.
If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA, different rules apply. A Danish residence or work permit does not automatically give you the right to work in Sweden. You may need a Swedish work permit before starting a job.
FAQ for third-country citizens living in Denmark
Got the job? Here's what happens next
Living in Denmark and working in Sweden means becoming a cross-border commuter. There are a few practical things you will need to arrange.
These may include:
- Swedish tax
- a Swedish coordination number (samordningsnummer)
- social security
- unemployment insurance
- a Swedish bank account
- commuting and travel across Øresund
It may sound complicated, but you don't need to figure it all out yourself.
Work in Sweden while living in Denmark: what you need to do
One region. Two countries. More opportunities.
Living in the Øresund region gives you something quite unique: access to two countries and two job markets within commuting distance.
So when you're scrolling through job ads in Copenhagen, don't forget to look across the bridge too.
Your next opportunity might be in Sweden.
Want some inspiration from someone who tried?
Read about Lara, a cross-border commuter
Øresunddirekt can help
Øresunddirekt provides free public information for people who want to work across the Danish-Swedish border.
Explore our guides about finding a job, working and commuting in Sweden – or contact us if you need help understanding the rules.
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