Social insurance in the Nordic Area

When you live in a Nordic country you are subject to the social insurance/welfare system in that country if you do not work in another country.

If you are an employee you will be subject to the social insurance/welfare system in your new working country. This also applies if you do not move to this country but are resident in another Nordic country. This follows the regulations in the Nordic Social Convention that follows the same rules as the EU/EEA regulations.

You and your partner and children are eligible for social insurance benefits in the new country of residence or the new country of work on equal terms with the citizens of that country. This follows the regulations in the Nordic Social Convention.

Be aware that the regulations, types of benefit and benefit rates can vary from country to country. Legislation is not the same in each of the Nordic countries.

Separate regulations may apply if you are not a Nordic citizen. You should find out in more detail concerning what regulations apply to you.

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