About relocation and commuting
It is important for the Nordic Region people are able to move easily between the different countries. The agreement on travelling without passports has been in place since 1957; the joint labour market since 1954. Some 40,000 people regularly commute between two Nordic countries, and approximately the same number relocate every year. In comparative terms, the Nordic countries are characterised by a high degree of mobility, which is of particular importance in border areas.
