Move, study or work abroad
Here you can read about what applies to those who leave Sweden to live, study or work in another country. The information applies both if you are going to work temporarily in another country and continue to live in Sweden, and if you move permanently to another country to work. The rules differ on whether you are going to live, study or work within or outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
If you move abroad, you will probably no longer be insured in Sweden, but it depends on which country you are moving to and how long you will be away.
Should I report to Försäkringskassan that I am going to move, study or work abroad?
Yes, you should. You report this on My pages (Mina sidor).
If you are unable to use My pages (Mina sidor) you can send in the form.
5459 Information about moving to or working in another country (in Swedish)
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If you are going to stay in the other country for at least one year, you should also contact the Swedish Tax Agency as this may affect your population register.
If you are going to be posted from Sweden or work in several countries, you should also apply for a statement of applicable legislation.
Family members moving with you
Your family members may not be insured in the same country as you. Therefore, all accompanying family members over 18 years of age should provide information to Försäkringskassan when you move from Sweden. Please also provide information on accompanying children under 18 years of age:
- You can provide details of children for whom you are the guardian in your own report.
- If you are two guardians of the children, you both need to provide details of the children in your reports.
- If you are two guardians but only you provide information about moving abroad, the other guardian needs to verify the information about the children in the form in another country (5459).
5459 Information about moving to or working in another country (in Swedish) Pdf, 852 kB.
All adults in the family also need to report if they start working in a country other than before.
What happens after I have reported this?
Once you have reported it, we will investigate whether you will continue to be insured in Sweden during your stay abroad. For example, we look at what the purpose of your stay in the other country is and how long you are planning to be away.
For those who are planning to study abroad
Work within the EU/EEA and Switzerland
You are usually covered by the social insurance legislation of the country where you work, but if you are posted or working in several countries, different rules apply. You cannot be covered by the legislation of two countries within the EU/EEA or Switzerland at the same time. The compensation you can receive and the social security contributions you or your employer should pay varies from country to country. Therefore, find out what applies in the country whose legislation you are covered by.
If you work in more than one country at the same time or alternately you can find more information about work in several countries, click Work in several countries within the EU/EEA or Switzerland.
Work in several countries within the EU/EEA or Switzerland
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When you work remotely, the work usually counts as being performed in the country where you are physically located, even if your employer or client is in another country.
Bear in mind that if you commute between different Nordic countries, you must report this to Försäkringskassan before you begin working abroad. Contact the authority in the country where you work to find out what applies in your situation.
Authorities in the other Nordic countries
Denmark
“Udbetaling Danmark” (www.borger.dk)
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Norway
NAV (www.nav.nu) External link, opens in new window.
Finland
Folkpensionsanstalten (www.kela.nu) External link, opens in new window.
Iceland
Tryggingastofnun (www.tr.is) External link, opens in new window.
Websites about working in another Nordic country and living in Sweden.
There are three information services that can be of help if you are or are considering becoming a cross-border worker in Denmark, Norway or Finland.
Øresunddirekt (Sweden-Denmark)
Øresunddirekt (www.oresunddirekt.se) External link, opens in new window.
Grensetjänsten (Sweden-Norway)
Grensetjansten (www.grensetjansten.com) External link, opens in new window.
Nordkalottens Gränstjänst (Sweden, Finland and Norway)
Border Service (www.granstjanst.se) External link, opens in new window.
Work outside of the EU/EEA or Switzerland
Depending on the country you are going to work in, there are different rules that apply. When you work remotely, the work usually counts as being performed in the country where you are physically located, even if your employer or client is in another country.
