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Moving to Sweden

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Documents

  • Check that current passport is valid for >2 years
    • Renew passport before starting the process otherwise
  • Collect other relevant documents (possibly optional / if applicable):
    • Medical and dental files
    • Academic transcripts
    • Financial and pension documents
    • References from former employees and/or landlords
    • Proof (e.g. a letter) to show that benefits at the origin have ended

Prior to Moving

Residence and Work Permit

  • Find a job in Sweden

  • If bringing belongings look into international shipping/air freight

  • Apply for and acquire a residence and work permit from Migrationsverket

    • The employer should help with this process

Mailing Address and Phone Number

  • Find a place to live
  • Acquire a phone number

Note: All steps after this process require a mailing address in Sweden (a phone number is beneficial but not strictly necessary).

Biometrics

  • Book an appointment to submit biometrics at Migrationsverket

    • Appointments may not be available for several weeks, so book as early as possible
    • Citizens of some countries do this in their origin country
      • Canadians can book the appointment after arriving in Sweden

  • Submit biometrics at Migrationsverket

  • Receive the residence permit card from Migrationsverket [1-2 weeks from appointment]

Customs

  • Fill out Swedish Customs forms from Tullverket for duty relief (if applicable)

Personnummer

  • Fill out the form from Skatteverket to register in the Population Register (folkbokföring)
  • Submit the form (and show supporting documentation) to Skatteverket
    • No appointment needed, but do this as soon as possible after receiving the residence permit card
  • Receive personnummer from Skatteverket [variable time; 4-12 weeks is common]

Note: A personnummer is required to receive healthcare as a resident.

Bank Account

  • If possible, open a bank account without a personnummer
    • Certain branches of Handelsbanken, Nordea, and SEB allow this - not sure about other banks
    • Only certain banks have online banking/BankID/etc. - check for benefits of interest
    • Check with employer to see if there are any agreements

Note: Having a Swedish bank account is crucial - Swedish employers only pay salary to Swedish bank accounts (citation needed). It's impossible to get by on cash alone, as Sweden is almost entirely cashless.

Social Insurance

  • Once registered with Skatteverket (i.e. have a personnummer), mail in Form 5456 to Försäkringskassan (with supporting documentation) to apply for:
    • a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) - optional
    • a benefit, allowance, or compensation
    • NB: If it can wait, hold off on receiving dental care until registered with Försäkringskassan to receive the annual dental benefit (renews in July, not January)

Residence ID Card

  • Book an appointment at Skatteverket to apply for a residence ID card
  • Pick up the residence ID card in person [1-2 weeks from appointment]

Note: The residence ID card is not strictly necessary, but may be required to acquire BankID.

BankID/Swish

  • Make an appointment with the bank to acquire BankID and set up Swish
  • Depending on the bank, also set up online banking (i.e. on the web, outside of a mobile app)

Digital Mailbox

  • Set up a digital mailbox (e.g. Kivra) to receive important mail digitally

Healthcare

  • Register at the local health centre
    • Can be changed at any time (?)
    • Required to book in-person appointments with a nurse or doctor