Blog — moving to Sweden as an expat

Clear answers in English to the questions newcomers google most — personnummer timelines, jobs, healthcare, taxes, and daily life in Sweden.

10 June 2026

Best Cities in Sweden for Expats — Where to Live

Compare Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Uppsala, and Lund for expats — jobs, housing, cost of living, and international community.

9 June 2026

Income tax, social fees, tax returns, and Skatteverket basics for foreigners working and living in Sweden.

8 June 2026

Exchange your foreign driving license in Sweden or take the Swedish test — rules for EU and non-EU license holders.

7 June 2026

EU pet passport, rabies vaccination, microchip, and Jordbruksverket rules for bringing dogs and cats to Sweden as an expat.

6 June 2026

Guide to healthcare in Sweden for foreigners — personnummer, patient fees, 1177, emergencies, and what is covered.

5 June 2026

Job search strategies for expats in Sweden — work permits, LinkedIn, Arbetsförmedlingen, networking, and what Swedish employers expect.

4 June 2026

Can expats get by in English in Sweden? Where Swedish matters for jobs, healthcare, bureaucracy, and social life.

3 June 2026

A realistic budget breakdown for expats relocating to Sweden — housing deposits, relocation fees, daily costs, and hidden expenses.

2 June 2026

What expats can and cannot do before getting a Swedish personnummer — employment, taxes, BankID, and coordination numbers explained.

1 June 2026

Realistic timelines for expats applying for a Swedish personnummer at Skatteverket — from EU movers to work permit holders.