Border issues Sweden–Denmark | Official Danish-Swedish information

Border issues can make it more difficult for people and businesses to live, work and operate across Öresund. Find information about identified border issues in the region, their impact and the current status of efforts to resolve them.

On 1 January 2021, new tax legislation came into force in Sweden, affecting taxation and tax deductions for foreign employers with employees working in Sweden.

Third-country nationals who live in Sweden and work in Denmark do not receive Danish state pension

2025-04-15

Registered in the Border database

Denmark requires you to have lived in Denmark for the 5 years immediately before applying for Danish state pension, unless you are a Danish citizen or are covered by special rules for refugees.

Difficulties for non-EU citizens commuting between Sweden and Denmark

2023-03-16

Registered in the Border database

Non-EU/EEA and Swiss citizens may face difficulties living on one side of Øresund and working on the other because residence and work permits are issued under national rules.

Digital solutions for communication with public authorities do not work across Nordic borders

2023-03-16

Registered in the Border database

Digital identification and signature solutions used by citizens and businesses to communicate with public authorities do not always work across Nordic borders.

Bank account issues for cross-border commuters and businesses in the Nordic countries

2021-06-28

Registered in the Border database

Cross-border commuters and businesses have reported difficulties opening bank accounts in other Nordic countries. This can affect people who live in one Nordic country and work in another, for example if they need an account in the country where they work to receive their salary.

Difficulties with the recognition of professional qualifications

2023-03-16

Registered in the Border database

Many professions in the Nordic countries are regulated either by law or through industry standards. As the requirements differ between countries, this can restrict the free movement of workers across Nordic borders.

Coordination numbers for foreign holiday home owners in Sweden

2023-03-16

Solved

Foreign holiday home owners in Sweden can experience difficulties signing contracts for electricity, telecommunications and internet services because they do not have a Swedish personal identity number or coordination number.

Danish apprentices unable to carry out workplace training in Sweden

2021-06-28

Closed

Differences between the Danish and Swedish vocational education systems can make it difficult for Danish apprentices to carry out workplace training with Swedish employers.

Work placements in another Nordic country

2021-06-28

Closed

National labour market rules can make it difficult to carry out a work placement in another Nordic country, as the rules are largely based on placements taking place in the participant's country of residence. This issue is related to access to work placements for people from other Nordic countries.