Sweden
Residence procedure: Registration at Skatteverket (population registration)
Official government websiteYour 7-step relocation checklist
- Step 1
EU Free Movement confirmed
As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Sweden with no visa. Bring a valid passport or national ID card.
- Step 2
Find accommodation
A local address is required for most other steps (registration, bank, tax number). Check housing costs before you move.
Cost of living in Sweden - Step 3
Register your residence — Registration at Skatteverket (population registration)
Deadline: As soon as you intend to stay over 12 months. This is the local residence registration procedure required under EU Directive 2004/38/EC after your first 3 months.
Official government portal - Step 4
Get your Personnummer (personal identity number)
You need a Personnummer (personal identity number) to work, get paid, or open a bank account in Sweden.
Apply for Personnummer (personal identity number) - Step 5
Register with Regional public healthcare (regions) + Försäkringskassan
Once resident and working, register with Regional public healthcare (regions) + Försäkringskassan. In the meantime your EHIC covers necessary care.
Regional public healthcare (regions) + Försäkringskassan portal - Step 6
Open a local bank account
Most Sweden employers pay salary into a local SEK account. Bring your ID, proof of address and Personnummer (personal identity number).
- Step 7
Calculate your expected net salary
See what you'll actually take home in Sweden after tax and social security.
Open net salary calculator
FAQ — Moving to Sweden
Information verified for 2026 from official Sweden government sources. This guide applies to EU citizens under EU Directive 2004/38/EC.