Can you work in Sweden without a residence permit?

Citizens of the EU/EEA As an EU citizen, you are entitled to work in Sweden without a work permit. Special rules apply if you have a residence permit and long-term resident status in another EU country.

How can a EU citizen work in Sweden?

As an EU citizen, you are entitled to work in Sweden without permits. You can start working as soon as you enter Sweden; you also have the right to come to Sweden to look for a job. Your family also has the right to join you in Sweden as long as you have right of residence in Sweden.

Can I work in Sweden without Personnummer?

You do not need a personal identity number in order to seek employment in Sweden. You can register on the Swedish Public Employment Service website(Arbetsförmedlingen) and through them look for job opportunities. The Employment Service can assist in providing you with a coordination number from the Swedish Tax Agency.

Can non-EU citizens work in Sweden?

Residence permits for the self-employed You can find more information on rules and regulations on the Swedish Migration Agency’s webpage.

Can non-EU work in Sweden?

Generally, citizens from countries outside the EU must apply for a work permit to work in Sweden. For employment that lasts less than three months, citizens of certain countries must have both a work permit and a visa. Also note that employees in certain fields may be exempt from work permit regulations.

Can EU citizens claim benefits in Sweden?

Benefits from other EU countries If you work in an EU country or the UK you are generally covered by social insurance in that country. If you have previously lived or worked in another EU country or the UK, you may be entitled to benefits from that country, which in turn may affect your benefits in Sweden.

How long can EU citizens stay in Sweden?

three months
As a citizen of a EU or EEA country you have the right to stay in Sweden for three months. To be registered in the Swedish Population Register you must need to move to and intend to live in Sweden for one year or more.

How can a non-EU get a job in Sweden?

Generally, citizens from countries outside the EU must apply for a work permit to work in Sweden. There are a few exceptions to the rule. Citizens of Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea aged 18–30 can also apply for a working holiday visa (link in Swedish) for up to one year.

How to work in Sweden as a non EU citizen?

Work in Sweden – Non EU/EEA citizens If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU and wish to work in Sweden, in most cases you need a work permit The quickest and easiest way to apply for a work permit is to do so online. Applications over the internet go directly to the Swedish Migration Agency and are given priority.

Do you need a work permit to work in Sweden?

If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU and wish to work in Sweden, in most cases you need a work permit The quickest and easiest way to apply for a work permit is to do so online. Applications over the internet go directly to the Swedish Migration Agency and are given priority.

Do I have the right of permanent residence in Sweden?

You may also have right of permanent residence as a family member of another EU/EEA citizen. If your close relative has had right of residence for at least five years, and you have lived together in Sweden during that time, then you also have right of residence.

How long does it take to become a Swedish citizen?

After having lived in Sweden for five years with right of residence or being a close relative to an EU citizen, you will be granted permanent right of residence. You can then apply for a permanent residence card, and you might also be eligible for Swedish citizenship. Going to Sweden?