Social insurance in the Nordic countries

Any changes to your social security situation are governed by the EU Regulations on social security as well as the Nordic Convention on Social Security and national legislation.

If you are a legal resident in a Nordic country you might be subject to the social security legislation of that country, unless you are working in another country or for other reasons are not subject to the social security legislation in your country of residence.

As an employee or self-employed person you are usually subject to the social security legislation of the country where you work. This can also be the case if you choose not to move to your country of work, but instead remain living in another Nordic country. To make sure what is correct in your case, both if you are a resident or if you are working, contact the social security institution in your country of residence.

Normally, you, your partner and children have the same right to social security benefits in the new country of residence or work as the citizens of that country.

However, benefits vary from one country to another. The legislation is not the same in all Nordic countries.

Other rules may apply if you are not a Nordic citizen. It is worthwhile finding out more about which regulations apply to you specifically. Additional information is provided by the social security authorities of the different Nordic countries.

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