Border issues between Sweden and Denmark

In order for residents and companies to be able to take advantage of the opportunities in the Öresund region, it is important to eliminate any mobility-inhibiting problems and border issues between the countries. Here you can see descriptions and current status of border issues in the region.

Both Sweden and Denmark have regulated that residence permits cannot be issued on the basis of work permits in the other country. An individual from a country outside the EU (EEA / Switzerland) who has a residence and work permit in Sweden cannot work in Denmark. In addition, a citizen from a non-EU country who has the same permit in Denmark cannot move to the Swedish side of Øresund without losing their residence and work permit.

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

2023-03-16

Registered in the Border database

Digital solutions such as for example “e-legitimation” or “e-signature” used by private citizens and businesses in communication with public authorities in the Nordic countries does not work across the Nordic borders.

Bank Account issues for cross-border commuters and businesses in the Nordics

2021-06-28

Registered in the Border database

Nordic cross-border commuters and businesses have reported issues with opening a bank account in a different Nordic country. This can for example affect cross-border commuters who live in one Nordic country and work in another who needs to open a wage account in the country where they work.

The Consequences of the Registration Requirement for Foreign Employers

2023-03-16

In process

On the 1st of January 2021, new tax legislation came into effect in Sweden, affecting the taxation and tax deductions for foreign employers with employees in Sweden.

”Samordningsnummer” (co-ordination number) to foreign holiday home owners in Sweden

2023-03-16

Solved

Foreign holiday home owners in Sweden experience problems signing electricity, telecommunication and internet contracts since they do not have a personnummer (personal identity number) or samordningsnummber (co-ordination number).

Difficulties validating professional qualifications

2023-03-16

Registered in the Border database

Many professions in the Nordics are regulated either by the state through law, or through industry standards. Since the requirements differ between the Nordic countries, this hampers the right to free mobility of workers.

Danish apprentices not allowed to carry out vocational training in Sweden

2021-06-28

Closed

Due to the differences between vocational educations in Sweden and Denmark, Danish apprentices (lærlinger) are not allowed to carry out workplace training (learning in the workplace) with Swedish employers.

Work experience in another Nordic country

2021-06-28

Closed

Work experience cannot be carried out in another Nordic country, as the national labour market legislation is largely based on internships being carried out in the home country. This issue is similar to the right to work experience for individuals from other Nordic countries.