The Swedish National Electrical Safety Board is the authority in Sweden responsible for reviewing applications for electrical contractor authorisation. 1500-1700 authorisation applications are processed each year.

Authorisation

The principle rule governing electrical installation work in Sweden is that if the work is classed as requiring authorisation, Swedish electrical contractor authorisation is required. Electrical contractor authorisation is granted on an individual basis in Sweden. If you plan to accept employment as an electrician in Sweden, it is not necessary to submit an application or petition to the Swedish National Electrical Safety Board. In this case, it is the potential employer who will determine the qualifications of the electrician. The electrician will then work under the supervision of an authorised electrical contractor.

How to apply

Generally speaking, if you as an applicant with qualifications from an EEA land other than Sweden have a licence, authorisation or corresponding certification from your home country, then you will usually be granted the corresponding authorisation in Sweden upon application to the Swedish National Electrical Safety Board (in accordance with directive 2005/36/EC). You must enclose supporting documentation with the application verifying that the you have a licence/authorisation in your home country. There is a fee of SEK 2000 for granted authorisations. There is no fee for applying. The certificate of authorisation will be sent cash on delivery (COD). This procedure means that you must provide a Swedish postal address.

Checklist (applies to applicants with qualifications from an EEA country other than Sweden):

• Have you filled in your personal information?
• Have you specified which Swedish authorisation you are applying for?
• Have you enclosed certified copies of diplomas, degrees, training certificates or other qualification certification which verifies your authorisation in your home country?
• Have you entered a Swedish postal address on your application?
• Have you enclosed certified copies and not originals?
• Have you signed your application?