How to look for a job in Sweden

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

Find jobs in Sweden – tips for your job search

Looking for a job in Sweden? Here you’ll find practical tips on where to search for vacancies, how to use Swedish job portals and networks, and what you should know before applying for jobs across Øresund.

Work permits in Sweden

Are you a citizen of a non-Nordic country and planning to work in Sweden? Here you can learn when you need a work permit, how to apply and what rules apply if you live in Denmark and work in Sweden.

Look for work in Sweden with Danish unemployment benefits

Are you receiving Danish unemployment benefits and looking for work in Sweden? Here you can learn how to bring your benefits to Sweden for up to three months, what a PD U2 certificate is and what requirements apply at Arbetsförmedlingen.

How to write an application for a job in Sweden

Applying for a job in Sweden? Here you can find practical tips on writing a CV and cover letter, understanding Swedish job advertisements and tailoring your application to Swedish employers.

Guide to Danish and Swedish authorities

Here you can find an overview of Danish and Swedish authorities, public services and websites relevant for cross-border commuters working across the Øresund.

General rules for third-country citizens living in Denmark

If you are a third-country citizen living in Denmark, special rules apply if you want to work in Sweden as a cross-border commuter. Here you can learn more about work permits and residence permits.

FAQ for third-country citizens living in Denmark

Are you a third-country citizen living in Denmark and considering work in Sweden? Here you can find answers to common questions about work permits, residence permits and cross-border commuting.

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.