As an EU/EEA citizen, you have the right to live and work in Denmark and Sweden. The process is straightforward but there are important steps to follow for a smooth transition.
Before Departure
- Ensure your passport or national ID is valid for the duration of your stay
- Secure a job offer, university admission, or proof of sufficient funds
- Research cities and neighborhoods — use Movinn's city guides
- Book temporary furnished housing with Movinn
- Arrange travel health insurance (EHIC card is valid temporarily)
- Gather apostilled copies of birth/marriage certificates
- Notify your home country's tax authority
First Week in Denmark
- Register at the International Citizen Service (ICS) for your CPR number
- Apply for an EU Registration Certificate (EU-opholdsdokument)
- Register your address at your municipality (Borgerservice)
- Open a Danish bank account once CPR is issued
- Register for NemID/MitID digital identity
- Sign up with a GP through sundhed.dk
- Get a Rejsekort for public transport
First Week in Sweden
- Register with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) for your personnummer
- If staying 12+ months, apply for folkbokföring (population registration)
- Open a Swedish bank account (requires personnummer)
- Register for BankID digital identity
- Sign up with a local vårdcentral (healthcare center)
- Get a Jojo/SL card for public transport
Ongoing Administration
- File taxes in your new country (and potentially your home country for the transition year)
- Transfer pensions and social security if applicable
- Update your address with your embassy
- Register to vote in local/EU elections (optional)
- Enroll in language classes — free in both Denmark (sprogskole) and Sweden (SFI)
We Help You Land Smoothly
Movinn's furnished apartments give you an immediate address for registration, included WiFi for job searching, and the flexibility to explore before committing. Many EU movers use Movinn for their first 3–6 months while settling in. Our team is always available to assist — book a free video call for personalized guidance.