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Sweden’s new citizenship law takes effect on 6 June 2026 and fundamentally reshapes eligibility requirements. The updated framework introduces an 8-year residence rule, mandatory Swedish language proficiency, civic knowledge testing,...
You register in person at your local Tax Agency office. Note that you need to bring different documents depending your citizenship
Once you have confirmed that your business is a good idea and you need to do the regare ready to dothe pre-launch formalities
Are you an international healthcare professional looking to relocate to Sweden? The good news is that there’s plenty of work opportunities for medical doctors, nurses, midwives, paramedics, pharmacists etc. The...
Summer is upon us and soon enough most of the Swedish working force will be parking their work tools and computers in their desks for 4 or 5 weeks –...
Mitt livs chans mentoring program is for newbies who have a post-secondary education and are looking for work.
Are you considering working in Sweden? Whether you’re a highly skilled professional or looking to transfer within your company, understanding the work permit process is essential. Learn how to navigate...
Swedes enjoy an impressive number of days off, especially in May and June, sometimes even surpassing the annual leave of many Americans! But what do terms like Röd dag, Klämdag,...
Once you’ve received your first job offer in Sweden there are some things to think of before signing a contract
There are three types of employment in Sweden: tillsvidareanställning, tidsbegränsad anställning and provanställning
Most jobs are found within a network. You know someone, who knows someone, who is looking for someone like you
Sweden is experiencing labour shortages in several professions, a trend expected to continue for the next 5–10 years. If you’re preparing to enter the job market, or considering what to...
Korta vägen is a training program for foreign born graduates with the aim to help foreign academics establish professionally in Sweden.
Are you a newbie in Sweden? Do you plan to work or change your job in Sweden? Dream & Go Job Coaching and Training specializes in employment and expatriation coaching...
Support and matching (stöd och matchning) and Prepare and Match (rusta och matcha) are programs for those who need intensive and individually adapted support when looking for a job. If...
Layoffs in Sweden are happening a lot: they can be daunting, but also an opportunity to restart your career. In this guide you will find 14 essential steps to make...
Find a job before moving to Sweden – how does one do that? Are you planning to move to Sweden? Are you worried about the language barrier, cultural differences and...
Unemployment does not have to be hard, but it is not easy. It messes with your mind and self-confidence and makes you doubt yourself. I was unemployed for the first...
Jobbsprånget offers a leap into the Swedish job market by connecting academics who have newly arrived in Sweden with employers.
Around 96% of businesses shut down within 10 years of opening, which might be fine if you are looking to make some quick money, but if you want to build...
Over the past year, my team and I have provided around 1 000 job hunters with the necessary tools to find a job. I have personally talked to a majority...
The Swedish Public Employment Service has several general job seeking tools that can facilitate the processes of finding a job
Most of us have probably had one or two less than successful job interviews. A lot of things you do not have control over – but on the other hand,...
Swedish grammar is hard. The other day I received a request for language courses. The email started off with Respected Madame. This made me laugh. At that moment, I had...
A dear friend of mine has landed a good job here in Stockholm. She is not Swedish, but from a southern European country, she speaks excellent English, good Swedish and...
Learning a new language can feel incredibly unrewarding at times. However much you study and interact with native speakers, there are only so many words you can learn each day....
Salaries – now that is a loaded word. We often pretend that our careers are all about self-development, the sense of accomplishment, and following our passions. But let’s be honest,...
Life in Sweden without a personal number can be a struggle sometimes. A personal number is the most important number in Sweden that serves as your identification number. I am...
How is your Swedish job search going? Sweden is a country known for sometimes doing things different in their hiring rituals, but often these differences are not clear to newcomers....
If you’re passionate about local grocery shopping, then REKO rings are for you: a local order-and-pickup system for fresh produce that removes the middlemen. Freshness, sustainability, and a focus on...
Sweden doesn’t have minimum wage. Wages are regulated by agreements – kollektivavtal – between employers and the trade unions
Many international drivers report a particularly strict parking culture in Sweden, and many have experienced the horror of finding a yellow ticket on their windshield, resulting in an unwelcome expense.
It is common to have unemployment insurance in Sweden. About 80% of the working population in Sweden has one
Swedish business culture and behavior can vary a lot from what was expected and accepted behavior in the country where you worked before.
After three months of immersing myself in Swedish, I’m going to make a small resolution. It is one thing to pass the language course but to actually apply it in...
Want to visit family and friends in Sweden? Or are you curious about Sweden and want to have a look? Well, then you should apply for a visa
If you’ve arrived in Sweden on a visa that doesn’t allow for you to obtain a personal number, all is not lost. It can be a challenge to access certain...
Why do you need to learn Swedish words for the office? Well, are you looking for a job in Sweden? Or, are you already working in a Swedish office? In...
If you’re planning on driving in Sweden, then you must have a valid driver’s license. But just being a good driver with lots of experience might not be enough to...
Language is the key to all the cultural doors of society. Even a simple ‘hello’ said in the local language is enough to receive that smile of appreciation and friendliness....
Having a Swedish ID-Card – a so called ID–kort – will make your life in Sweden a lot easier. You need it at all times
Want to learn Swedish on your own? Discover simple tools, apps, and daily study tips to start learning Swedish before moving to Sweden or joining SFI courses.
Winter in Sweden can be a bit of a beast, but with the right prep, it doesn’t have to be scary. Our guide walks you through setting up your car...
A well-stocked medicine cabinet isn’t just about convenience – it’s a real lifesaver when you need it. Imagine trying to find essentials like paracetamol suppositories during a supply shortage or...
Swedish sayings can be very “interesting”. Like many other countries, Sweden has plenty of expressions, idioms and sayings rooted in history and tradition. Some of them can be found in...
Winter in Sweden can be a challenge for any newbie (or oldie) to navigate. If you come from another part of the world where there is more sunlight and warmer...
Your mental health care is more important than ever when you move to a new country. Many of us are (or have been) newbies and have therefore experienced how moving...
Moving away from home brings a lot of questions to the fore. Once you bring a child into the mix, those questions may change. If education is important to you...
In this guide to parental leave in Sweden, we will walk you through what you need to know. Parent leave, maternity, and paternity leave in Sweden can be confusing. What...
Some of us are lucky enough to be born with one (or two…) of those ‘strong’ passports which allow us to explore the world without visas, study and work in...
Red days and squeeze days – or röda dagar och klämdagar – as they are called in Swedish are terms you most definitely will meet as soon as you start...
It can be very overwhelming to become pregnant in another country and figure out all that you need to know. Where do I find all of the information that I...
Discover the essential apps you need for life in Sweden in this updated 2025 guide. From BankID and Swish to healthcare, transport, language learning, grocery delivery, and safety apps, this...
In 2022, Vasaloppet celebrated 100 years and I decided it was time to be a part of it. I can’t ski and cycling 90km would have been relatively easy for...
Finding a place to live is usually the toughest challenge faced by anyone moving to Sweden with work. Unfortunately for newbies, the property market in major Swedish cities has never...
Swedish pastries are a big thing in Sweden. As someone with many sweet teeth, one thing I love about Sweden is its “excuses” to always have something sweet between meals....
When you get sick you start by visiting the local health centre – vårdcentralen, as it is the starting point for most medical treatments.
For most of you, moving to Sweden with pets is essential. However, you should be aware that there are certain rules that need to be followed. We’ve gathered essential information,...
Temporary housing is a place where you can stay for for longer than you’d normally stay in a hotel but shorter than a rental apartment.
A free baby box in Sweden is something most parents to be, are very familiar with. Shopping for your new baby is an exciting and a fun part of being...
Are you looking to find out more about Sweden’s property market? Or you are thinking about buying a house in Sweden as a foreigner? House hunting is often fraught with...
A Swedish driving license is usually a good investment if you plan to stay in Sweden for a while.
Why are Swedish cottages red? The experience of my arrival to Sweden became unforgettable. The never-ending lush green landscapes with beautiful red country houses made an impression on me.
The Swedish parental leave is a generous one. Parental leave is paid out for no less than 480 day for every child
Moving overseas is an exciting time, where dreams and expectations collide, and where the planning and preparation is filled with giddy anticipation. Moving overseas during a pandemic throws in a...
Mahmoud is 24 year old who fled from Syria to avoid being forced into being a soldier for any of the different fighting groups
Si Na came to Sweden at the age of 15 after a long journey just in the company of another teenager…..
Necessity is the mother of invention, said someone wise once upon a time. In a world that’s getting faster, more competitive, and more expensive by the minute, a change in...
Maud is from Switzerland and had planned to go to Finland. But life took an unexpected turn and she’s been 5 years in Sweden
Barbara has been in Sweden since 2016. Her favourite Swedish words are “passa på” and “lagom”. When we asked what brought her to Sweden, she told us it was friendship...
What is Valborg in Sweden? Valborgsmassafton a.k.a Walpurgis Night – in English, falls on the 30th of April (last day). All major cities within Sweden celebrate Valborg annually. It is...
There are a number of insurance types that you can sign up for in Sweden. What insurance can you get from private insurance companies?
There are many reasons to take a Swedish test and there are a variety of language tests to meet your different needs.
Learning a language is fun, if you do it the right way. Here we have gathered some tips and tricks to help you along the way
Driving licenses from a non-EU country are generally valid in Sweden, if they are valid in the country where they were issued.
All driving licenses issued within the EEA are valid in Sweden as long as they are valid in the country where they were issued.
There are many reasons to take a Swedish test and there are a variety of language tests to meet your different needs
We all have to get started somewhere – and this is our tried and tested top 10 list to get you up and running
Why learn Swedish? It’s a tiny language and is it really worth the effort? Well the short answer is YES and this is why
Death is an unavoidable aspect of life and it can be tricky to know what to do. This guide gives you a brief overview.
Are you a citizen of the EU and planning to come to Sweden? Then you should bring your European Health Insurance Card with you
When you get sick you start by visiting the local health centre – vårdcentralen, as it is the starting point for most medical treatments.
Oj in Swedish? When do you use it? Is it possible to pretend to understand Swedish? We think so. When you’re new to any country with a language other than...
Fire? Accident? Urgent illness? Call 112 if you find yourself or see someone else in an emergency situation.
The Swedish National Board of Student Aid (Centrala Studiestödsnämnden, CSN) is in charge of everything concerning the Swedish student aid.
Are there any benefits of living in Sweden vs the UK? When we first heard about the possibility of moving to Sweden, there was a lot of research we needed...
Garance is a data scientist that came to study, lured by a general interest in Scandinavian culture and society
Christmas (Jul) in Sweden is a cozy time – filled with lots of white lights, snow, freezing temperatures, trees lit up in every town centre. It is also the darkest...
When we first moved to Sweden, like many foreigners, we landed in Stockholm. We were lucky enough to live the city life for a full six months (thanks to my...
Individuell Människohjälp, IM was founded in 1938 and has been fighting poverty and exclusion ever since.
Petya came to Sweden in 2014. She is a twice re-located Bulgarian and devoted art lover. We started by asking her how she came to Sweden.
Vincent has always wanted to live in Europe. Whilst traveling in Sweden he came across a new work place and was sold!…
Newbies need a residence permit and a personal number to receive healthcare on the same conditions as Swedes.
Meet Liam, a Syrian IB student and volunteer in Västerås who translates top Swedish newcomer content into Arabic. Discover his inspiring story!
We came as asylum seekers as me and my husband had done a silent revolution against the regime. But because of this, we were threatened to death and had to...
Sweden has health care guarantee – vårdgarantin. This guarantee grants you the right to specialist treatment within 90 days. When does the guarantee apply?
Jyoti came from India to Sweden in January 2016. She was then living in Bangalore with her husband, they worked non stop, had no kids and were generally enjoying their...
Decorating your space can truly make it feel lived in and like a home. But when you’re new to a country it can be challenging to know where to buy...
You have probably heard about Jantelagen – translated as the Jante law, governing Swedish society and social relationships. But what exactly is Jante law in Sweden, and what is there...
What are the requirements for international students to study in Sweden? What does it cost? How to I apply? The questions are many. Sweden is one of the top destinations...
