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Work in Sweden

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Work in Sweden

An EU/EEA citizen who is an employee, self-employed person, a provider or recipient of services, a student or a person who has sufficient funds to support himself/herself, has a right to reside in Sweden. Work in Sweden for EU/EEA citizens The term ”right to reside” means that an EU/EEA citizen and his or her family members are permitted to stay in Sweden for more than three months without a residence permit. For visits longer than 3 months, European Union citizens are obliged to present themselves and register their residence at the nearest territorial branch of the Swedish Migration Board. If you are an EU/EEA citizen and are working in Sweden but live in another EU/EEA country to which you return at least once a week, you do not need to register in Sweden. What happens on entering the country? On entering Sweden citizens of EU/EEA countries and their family members must have a valid passport or an identity card stating their nationality. Important notice for Romanian citizens: see Visit Sweden under "Required travel documents". These persons and their family members are entitled to begin working immediately. What documents are required for registration? - the Migration Board form ”Registration of right of residence”, No. 141011 - copies of a valid passport or national identity card on which the nationality is stated. You must also enclose documents showing that you satisfy the conditions that apply for one of the following categories: - Employee - Self-employed person - Student - Persons with sufficient funds for their keep - Family members who are EU/EEA citizens

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