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Immigrants in Sweden queue up to work in Denmark

While Copenhagen suffers labour shortages, Malmö has high unemployment. But for many third-country nationals on the Swedish side of the border, Danish work permit requirements are so high that cross-border commuting is made impossible. This issue is a priority for the Freedom of Movement Council, while an EU project is also looking for solutions.
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Queuing for a job fair

The queue for a Danish-Swedish job fair at MalmöMässan on 27 October 2021, organised by  Greater Copenhagen. Here, Danish employers met Swedish job seekers - born in Sweden as well as  outside. Since then, the Danish workforce has swollen to a record level of three million people.

What is the situation in other Nordic countries?

Finland: If you are a citizen of another country and want to work in Finland, you need to apply for a residence permit. A residence permit is only valid in the country in which it is granted. You cannot, therefore, use a residence permit granted for Finland to work in another Nordic country. More information here:

Sweden: If you are not a citizen of an EU or EEA country, you must apply for a residence permit in order to live and work in Sweden. When you have a residence and/or work permit in a Nordic country, it only applies in the country in which it was issued – not in the other Nordic countries. If you have a residence permit in one of the other Nordic countries and want to work in Sweden or move to Sweden, you must apply for a permit in Sweden. More information here:

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