Working in a regulated profession within the EU/EEA
A regulated profession is one that requires some form of (state) authorisation to practice, such as a license, certification, or qualification.
Often, a specific education is required to obtain permission to work in the profession. For example, a nursing education is required to obtain a nursing license.
A profession is often regulated to protect the consumer or the practitioner if the profession involves certain risks. Some professions that are often regulated include those in healthcare, teaching children, and construction and transportation jobs.
Different countries regulate different professions
Those who want to work in an EU/EEA country where their profession is regulated may need to apply for permission. To facilitate for individuals who want to practice a regulated profession within the EU, there are regulations on how such applications should be processed. These regulations are found in the Professional Qualifications Directive and cover everything from processing times to the documents you, as an applicant, need to submit with your application.
Professional regulation varies within the EU, meaning different countries can regulate different professions. Search the European Commission's database for regulated professions to find out if your profession is regulated in the country in which you want to work.
Working in a regulated profession in Sweden
You apply for the right to work in a regulated profession with the authority responsible for that profession in Sweden.
In Sweden, there are about 40 regulated professions.
Regulated professions - Swedish Council for Higher Education
Assistance Centre
Each EU country has an assistance center for the Professional Qualifications Directive that can help those who want to work in a regulated profession. The Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) is Sweden's assistance centre.