Dual Career and Spouse Support
One of the challenges when moving to a new country as an accompanying spouse, is finding an occupation for yourself and getting to know people and social networks. We have put together some information below, that we hope will be useful. If you need assistance and more information, please contact your nearest EURAXESS Centre.
Moving to Sweden
Moving to Sweden
Prepare yourself for a smooth landing in Sweden. The site Sweden.se contains broad and useful information on various subjects. Sweden.se is publicly funded and produced, developed, maintained and operated by the Swedish Institute (SI). SI is a public agency that builds interest and trust in Sweden around the world.
We have highlighted some information which you will find to the right. There are links to various pages and films with useful information.
Useful links about life in Sweden, people and the Swedish language.
- Key facts, Swedish government, energy use, sustainable business etc. sweden.se
- Link to the page about language courses. Swedish language courses
Information and videos about working in Sweden Sweden.se
- General information about the Swedish Tax System
sweden.se/life/society/taxes-in-sweden - There is also information here on the Swedish EURAXESS portal about taxes. Read more about taxes
Information from the Social Insurance Agency Försäkringskassan
- Moving to Sweden information page
If you move to Sweden from abroad and plan to live here for one year or more, you will usually be required to be listed in the Swedish Population Register. Read more about this at Skatteverket. Skatteverket.se - Videos for those who are new in Sweden
New in Sweden – films | Skatteverket
Join a webinar on relevant topics, see below
A series of webinars has been put together by the Swedish EURAXESS network. Thanks to cooperation within the network, a EURAXESS Centre will share a virtual activity aimed for spouses. Of course, researchers are welcome to join the webinars as well.
Understanding the Swedish labour market - for EU/EEA nationals
Do you consider pursuing a career in Sweden and wish to gain insights on the Swedish labour market? If yes, join us for this webinar as you will get an overview of:
- The main sectors, which ones have shortages or surpluses, the role of employers’ organisations and trade unions, labour law
- The working conditions, including contracts, salary, working hours, social codes at work
- What you should take into account when looking for work, how to find employers and vacancies, how to approach employers. Application and documents
- The Swedish unemployment insurance system. Transferring unemployment benefits within EU/EEA.When: 8th of May 2-3.30 PM
Where: Teams (You will recieve a link a few days before the webinare)
Lecturer: Annika Sund and Gloria Cunha Byström, EURES-advisers at Arbetsförmedlingen, the Swedish Public Employment Service.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/DuEg8znYq8
This webinar is organized by the University of Umeå in collaboration with EURES. University of Umeå is one of many EURAXESS Centres in Sweden.
Understanding the Swedish labour market - for Third Country Nationals
Do you consider pursuing a career in Sweden and wish to gain insights on the Swedish labour market? If yes, join us for this webinar as you will get an overview of:
- The main sectors, which ones have shortages or surpluses, the role of employers’ organisations and trade unions, labour law
- The working conditions, including contracts, salary, working hours, social codes at work
- What you should take into account when looking for work, how to find employers and vacancies, how to approach employers. Application and documents
- The unemployment insurance.
When: 7th of May 2-3 PM
Where: Teams (You will recieve a link a few days before the webinare)
Lecturer: Annika Sund and Gloria Cunha Byström, EURES-advisers at Arbetsförmedlingen, the Swedish Public Employment Service.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/srDrXwXzpM
This webinar is organized by the University of Umeå in collaboration with EURES. University of Umeå is one of many EURAXESS Centres in Sweden.
Date and time: No webinar is planned at the moment
Watch a video about Gender equality in Sweden and at Örebro University
Organized by Örebro University
Pensions in Sweden - no webinar is planned 2024
A Beginner´s Guide to Swedish Academia
What are the main research funding agencies in Sweden? How many Higher Education Institutions are there in Sweden? And exactly what is the ‘teacher’s exemption’?
If you are curious to know the answer to these questions and many more regarding the Swedish research landscape, make sure to attend the webinar where the Young Academy of Sweden (Sveriges Unga Akademi) presents the book ‘A Beginner’s Guide to Swedish Academia’.
When: 11 February at 15.00-16.00
Where: on Teams (link will be sent closer to the event)
Sign up: here, latest 7 February
Most Welcome!
Get acquainted with Swedish law - 22 September @2pm
This digital event is for you who are unacquainted with Swedish law, and who would like a brief overview of Swedish law, accompanied by practical guidance.
The presenter for the day is Gustav Grafström, a police officer since 2012. He has been an instructor at the Swedish Police Adacemy since 2016 and has been instructing in firearms, self-defense, and tactics. He is currently an instructor at the Police Academy of Malmö.
Date: 22 September
Time: 14:00 (2 PM)
Place: Online (link will be sent out a few days before the event)
You can share this invitation with your accompanying family member(s) as well.
Register here by 18 September.
Webinars hosted by government agencies
Webinars in English about taxes and pensions are arranged by the government agencies.
The Swedish Tax Agency offers a series of online seminars designed for you who are planning to move to Sweden to study or work at a Swedish university. They will provide you with information about what you need to think of when moving to and living in Sweden. You also have the possibility to ask your questions in the chat.
The seminars are webcasted live and free of charge.
See the dates, read more information and sign up by the following link. Note, on the page tick the box Seminars in English skatteverket.se/infotraffar
The Swedish pensions system consists of National, Occupational and Private pensions.
- Information in other languages about pensions in Sweden, see pensionsmyndigheten.se/other-languages
- Information from The National Government Employee Pensions Board (SPV)
see spv.se/en/about-your-pensions
watch a webinar in English, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbu__MjiDqA
More useful information
Below you will find links to useful websites.
Links to more useful information
- The Swedish employment agency
- Information for academics (from SACO, the Swedish Confederation of Professional…
- The Swedish Association of University Teachers and Researchers
- A guide to the Swedish labour market (by sweden.se)
- Useful information in the section "Information & assistance" on this portal
- Tips and tricks for working in Sweden