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
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arrow_forwardEnsure your passport or national ID is valid for the duration of your stay
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arrow_forwardSecure a job offer, university admission, or proof of sufficient funds
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arrow_forwardResearch cities and neighborhoods — use Movinn's city guides
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arrow_forwardBook temporary furnished housing with Movinn
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arrow_forwardArrange travel health insurance (EHIC card is valid temporarily)
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arrow_forwardGather apostilled copies of birth/marriage certificates
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arrow_forwardNotify your home country's tax authority
First Week in Denmark
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arrow_forwardRegister at the International Citizen Service (ICS) for your CPR number
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arrow_forwardApply for an EU Registration Certificate (EU-opholdsdokument)
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arrow_forwardRegister your address at your municipality (Borgerservice)
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arrow_forwardOpen a Danish bank account once CPR is issued
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arrow_forwardRegister for NemID/MitID digital identity
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arrow_forwardSign up with a GP through sundhed.dk
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arrow_forwardGet a Rejsekort for public transport
First Week in Sweden
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arrow_forwardRegister with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) for your personnummer
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arrow_forwardIf staying 12+ months, apply for folkbokföring (population registration)
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arrow_forwardOpen a Swedish bank account (requires personnummer)
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arrow_forwardRegister for BankID digital identity
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arrow_forwardSign up with a local vårdcentral (healthcare center)
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arrow_forwardGet a Jojo/SL card for public transport
Ongoing Administration
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arrow_forwardFile taxes in your new country (and potentially your home country for the transition year)
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arrow_forwardTransfer pensions and social security if applicable
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arrow_forwardUpdate your address with your embassy
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arrow_forwardRegister to vote in local/EU elections (optional)
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arrow_forwardEnroll in language classes — free in both Denmark (sprogskole) and Sweden (SFI)
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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.