Trained in the EU/EEA

If you trained in a regulated healthcare profession in the EU/EEA, the application process for a Swedish professional licence depends on your profession.

Check the requirements for your profession

Start with Socialstyrelsen. Their website explains what applies to your profession and how to apply for a Swedish professional licence.

[Extern länk: Socialstyrelsen – apply for a Swedish professional licence]

Meet the language requirement

To work in Swedish healthcare, you need good knowledge of Swedish. When applying for a professional licence, accepted evidence of language skills includes:

• Swedish 3 or Swedish as a Second Language 3
• Swedish at C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
• a course or examination that gives access to higher education in Sweden
• Equivalent knowledge of Danish or Norwegian is also accepted.

Submit an expression of interest to Region Gävleborg

Before submitting an expression of interest to Region Gävleborg, you need to:

• have had your education assessed by Socialstyrelsen
• have made significant progress towards meeting the Swedish language requirement for a professional licence, for example Swedish as a Second Language 3 or C1 level

The general expression of interest is for people trained in the EU/EEA who want to work in Region Gävleborg. Your expression of interest will remain active for six months.

[Länk: Submit a general expression of interest]

Already have a Swedish medical licence?

If you already have a Swedish medical licence and want to apply for BT or ST, you can find current vacancies on Region Gävleborg’s website.

[Länk: Current vacancies]