The guide
Settling in Sweden, topic by topic.
The rules that matter, checked on official websites and explained simply. To find out what applies to your situation, ask Moovy, our AI assistant.
- ResidenceRegistering, deadlines, papers to keep.Moovy answers questions on this topic
- Public services and online portalsWho does what, digital identity, the order of steps.
- Who does what in Swedish public administration, and how do you get BankID and an ID card?
- Tax numberGetting it, before or after you arrive.
- Personnummer or samordningsnummer: which number do I need in Sweden and how do I get it?
- TaxesTax residence, rates, schemes for newcomers.Moovy answers questions on this topic
- HealthcareRegistering, the European Health Insurance Card, the S1 form.
- How do I access healthcare when I move to Sweden?
- Health insurance required for visas and permits: what EU rules ask (short and long stays)
- SchoolEnrolling your children, international schools, childcare.
- Schooling my children in Sweden: compulsory school, enrolment, the French school and recognition of qualifications
- Nursery and after-school care in Sweden: förskola from age 1, fritidshem and maxtaxa
- Working for yourselfLegal forms, contributions, VAT, accounting.Moovy answers questions on this topic
- WorkContract, salary, unemployment, recognition of qualifications.
- Working in Sweden: finding a job, contract (LAS), pay, working hours, leave and recognition of qualifications
- HousingRenting, buying, lease pitfalls.
- Renting a home in Sweden: first-hand, second-hand (andrahand), queues, deposit and notice
- BankingOpening an account, what you will be asked for.
- Opening a bank account in Sweden: personnummer, basic account, BankID, Swish and euro transfers
- Driving licence and carExchanging your licence, registering your car.
- Driving in Sweden with my foreign licence: do I have to exchange it (EU, United Kingdom, Switzerland)?
- My car in Sweden: registering an imported vehicle, tax, insurance, congestion charge and winter tyres
- RetirementReceiving your pension, settling as a retiree.Moovy answers questions on this topic
- Customs and daily lifeLanguage, opening hours, manners, what surprises newcomers.
- Everyday life in Sweden: social codes, festivals, alcohol, nature and useful numbers
These guides give the general rules. Your situation can change the answer: Moovy looks at it with you and tells you when you need a professional.
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