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How does it work in Sweden?
Here you'll find information on how it works in Sweden
Hi! Welcome to Sweden.
Would you like to learn more about what it's like to work, study, and live in Sweden?
Before You Move to Sweden
If you have moved to Sweden and plan to live here for at least one year, you are generally required to be registered in the population register here.
When you want to apply for a permit to stay in Sweden, or get more information about the process.
“Imagine magnificent nature, vast landscapes, and a sense of tranquility that’s hard to find anywhere else”
-At first, I hadn’t planned on moving so soon, but in June 2024, I took the plunge anyway. And now?
I never want to go back!
“—You can go to stores without a lot of traffic. It’s a safe and secure place for young people and children to grow up in.”
–So far,I haven’t felt the need to move back.
Are you from a country in the EU, the EEA, or Switzerland?
Career
As an EU/EEA citizen, you have the right to start working or studying immediately upon your arrival in Sweden.
If you plan to work in a field that requires academic qualifications, you may need to have them recognized by the Swedish Council for Higher Education. If you have a healthcare degree from the EU/EEA, you must apply for a license at socialstyrelsen.se.
Within the EU/EEA, training programs for the following professions have been harmonized: physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, and midwives. This means that the EU has established a minimum standard for the content of the training and that these professional qualifications can generally be recognized automatically. If a profession has not been harmonized, the National Board of Health and Welfare will compare the education and professional experience you gained in the country where you studied with the corresponding profession in Sweden. If it is determined that there are no significant differences, they will recognize your professional qualifications; if not, you will need to complete practical training or take a test to have your professional qualifications recognized.
Two of our municipalities, Lycksele and Malå, are able to offer EURES services and can provide information about the Targeted Mobility Scheme.
Learn more about the Targeted Mobility Scheme here.
For more detailed information about working in Sweden as an EU/EEA citizen, please visit the Swedish Migration Agency's website.
You can also contact one of our relocation advisors for more information, support, and guidance on moving to Sweden to work.
Studies
Are you planning to move from another EU/EEA country to study in Sweden?
As an EU/EEA citizen, you do not need a residence permit or a visa to study in Sweden. You have what is known as the right of residence, which means you can move here and begin studying without having to apply for a special permit.
To apply for higher education in Sweden, visit studyinsweden.se.The website guides you through everything you need to know—from how the application process works to what financial aid is available.
As an EU/EEA citizen, you do not have to pay application or tuition fees.
If you plan to study in a field that requires academic qualifications, you may need to have those qualifications recognized by the Swedish Council for Higher Education. This is especially true if you have a background in health care.
Our municipalities offer many educational opportunities for students of all ages. Here you’ll find everything from elementary schools and high schools to adult education and higher education through Campus Lycksele and other learning centers.
Housing
As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Sweden without needing a residence permit. However, it is important to register your address with the Swedish Tax Agency and to apply for a personal identification number if you plan to stay longer than one year.
Many housing agencies require you to have a personal identification number in order to rent or buy a home. You can also obtain a temporary personal identification number—known as a “coordination number”—from the Swedish Tax Agency, which works in a similar way. This can be helpful if you won’t be living in Sweden for a full year or if you arrange housing before you’ve moved to Sweden.
In some cases, it is possible to sign a lease for rental properties even without a personal identification number. Contact one of our move-in advisors for more information.
Are you from a country outside the EU, the EEA, and Switzerland?
Housing
If you are coming from a country outside the EU, the EEA, and Switzerland, you need a residence permit to live and work in Sweden. Once you have a residence permit, you can choose to arrange your own housing. This may involve renting or buying a home. It is important to register your address with the Swedish Tax Agency and apply for a personal identification number if you plan to stay for more than one year.