You are a citizen of Denmark, Finland, Norway or Iceland and want to work, study or live in Sweden.
The Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Norway, Iceland and Sweden have an agreement through which citizens of one Nordic country have the right to live in the other countries in the Nordic region.
As a Nordic citizen, you do not need to apply for a permit to move to Sweden.
If you plan to live in Sweden for at least one year, you must report your move to Sweden and get listed in the Swedish Population Register. It is the Swedish Tax Agency that decides whether you meet the conditions for being listed in the Swedish Population Register. Being listed in the Swedish Population Register means that you are registered as a resident of Sweden. Once you are listed in the Swedish Population Register, you will receive a personal identity number.
Read more about population registration on the website of the Swedish Tax Agency
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As a Nordic citizen, you can also be considered an EU/EEA citizen. Through the EU/EEA cooperation, you have the right to live in an EU/EEA country other than your country of origin, if you meet the requirements for right of residence by working, running your own business, studying, or having sufficient funds to support yourself. Read more about right of residence on the page EU/EEA citizens.
If your family will be living with you in Sweden, and they are not themselves Nordic citizens, they need to apply for a residence card or residence permit. Read more on the page You want to apply – Family of Nordic citizens
2025-03-05
The Swedish Migration Agency's new website has now been launched
On 5 March, the Swedish Migration Agency launched a completely new version of migrationsverket.se, with a new structure and a more user-friendly navigation. The purpose of the new website is primarily to make it easier for visitors to find the information they need.