How to look for a job in Sweden

In this collection you will find good advice when applying for jobs in Sweden.

Good advice when applying for jobs in Sweden

If you want to apply for jobs in Sweden, you can find vacant posts in vacancy banks, check company websites or send an unsolicited application. You can find more tips on how to find your dream job in Sweden here.

Work permit in Sweden

Citizens from non-Nordic countries who want to work in Sweden must be aware of the rules for work permits.

How to write a good application when applying for a job in Sweden

A good application consists of a personal letter and a CV. A good CV gives the reader a quick overview of your experience and skills. In the letter you describe why you are applying for the job and highlight some of the skills you have described in detail in your CV.

Apply for work in Sweden with a Danish unemployment fund

If you are unemployed and part of a Danish unemployment fund while looking for a job in Sweden, you can apply for a permit to take your Danish benefits with you for up to three months.

General rules for third country citizens living in Denmark

As a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, you do not benefit from the free movement of labour that enables you to work in all these countries without a work permit, but there may nevertheless be ways in which you can become a cross-border worker if you comply with certain conditions.

Guide to Swedish and Danish authorities

A brief introduction to the authorities and websites that you might need to contact if you commute between Denmark and Sweden for work.

FAQ for third country citizens living in Denmark

As a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, you do not benefit from the free movement of labour. This means that if you live in Denmark, you do not automatically have the right to work in Sweden. But there are ways in which you can become a cross-border worker if you comply with certain conditions.

Social security if you work in or move to Sweden

If you have social insurance in a country, it means that you are entitled to social benefits in the country in question. It also means that you or your employer are obliged to pay social charges to the country in question. As a general rule, you have social insurance in the country in which you are working.

Employment contracts and terms in Sweden

A Swedish employer must, within one month after the employee has commenced employment, inform in writing of the conditions that apply to the position.

Border control when entering Sweden

The Swedish police carry out border control when you travel from Denmark to Sweden. This means that you must show valid identification when entering Sweden. Read about the implications this has for commuters between Sweden and Denmark and the type of identification that is accepted.