Educated in Another Country
Have you completed your education in another country and are interested in working at Region Västernorrland?
Swedish License – What You Need to Know
To work in certain healthcare professions in Sweden, a Swedish professional licence is required. The National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen) is responsible for issuing licences and processing applications.
The application process varies depending on your profession and whether your education was completed within or outside the EU/EEA.
More information about requirements, the application process, and the necessary documentation is available on the National Board of Health and Welfare's website:
Application for a license in health care - Legitimation (socialstyrelsen.se)
Language Requirements for Swedish Licenses
For certain licensed healthcare professions, you must be able to demonstrate sufficient proficiency in Swedish, Danish, or Norwegian.
Examples of accepted qualifications include:
- Swedish 3 or Swedish as a Second Language 3 from upper secondary adult education (Komvux)
- A Swedish language certificate at level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
- A course or examination that provides eligibility for higher education studies conducted in Swedish
Current language requirements and accepted certificates are specified by the National Board of Health and Welfare.
Working in Sweden
If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA, you will generally need a work permit to work in Sweden.
More information about the applicable rules and how to apply is available on the Swedish Migration Agency's website:
Work permit requirements (migrationsverket.se)
Benefits at Region Västernorrland
As an employee at Region Västernorrland, you will have access to competitive employment conditions and a wide range of employee benefits.