When you enter the Swedish welfare system, you become part of, what some call the best Social Security System in the World.
We explain Sweden
Register with the Swedish Social Insurance Agency
The Swedish Insurance Agency – Försäkringskassan – administrates several social benefits and allowances.
Housing allowance
Housing allowance is a social benefit administrated by the Swedish Social Insurance Agency – Försäkringskassan.
Parental leave
The Swedish parental leave is a generous one. Parental leave is paid out for no less than 480 day for every child.
Sickness benefits
If you get sick you may be entitled to sickness benefits. Your employer generally pays the first 14 days of illness.
