The principle in Sweden, is that education should be available to anyone regardless of background or financial situation. … [Read more...] about CSN – The Swedish Board of Student Finance
Moving to Sweden
Arbetsförmedlingen – The Public Employment Agency
Arbetsförmedlingen is the Swedish Public Employment Service. Their main goal is to facilitate between jobseekers and … [Read more...] about Arbetsförmedlingen – The Public Employment Agency
Försäkringskassan – The Social Insurance Agency
The Social Insurance Agency's role is to administer the areas of the social insurance that provide financial security in the … [Read more...] about Försäkringskassan – The Social Insurance Agency
Skatteverket – The Tax Agency
Skatteverket is responsible for national tax collection and administering the population registration. If you plan to live in … [Read more...] about Skatteverket – The Tax Agency
Migrationsverket – The Migration Agency
If you are from outside of the EU, Migrationsverket will probably be your first port of call. Their mission includes … [Read more...] about Migrationsverket – The Migration Agency
How long will it take to get a decision on my application?
The Migration Agency has a rather nifty self service e-tool that gives you an idea of how long your application can take. … [Read more...] about How long will it take to get a decision on my application?
How do I apply?
The application process is similar for all types of residence permits. However, these things will vary depending on what type … [Read more...] about How do I apply?
Types of residence permits
There are a variety of different residence permits and it is important that you apply to the correct one: Residence … [Read more...] about Types of residence permits
Temporary or permanent residence permits
Residence permits are given on a temporary or permanent basis and here are the differences between them. Temporary … [Read more...] about Temporary or permanent residence permits
Visa or residence permit – let’s look at the differences
It can be a bit confusing to figure out what type of permit you need for when and for what. So let’s start with the basics. … [Read more...] about Visa or residence permit – let’s look at the differences
LGBTQIA+
We’ve mentioned earlier in this course that equality is an important aspect of Swedish society and the legal system. Men, … [Read more...] about LGBTQIA+
Child welfare
Many people find themselves moving to Sweden when it is time to grow a family. Common reasons are that it is easier to have a … [Read more...] about Child welfare
