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    • Sweden
    • Living in Europe
    • Banking

    Banking


    • Sweden
    • Working in Europe
    • Career Development

    Business sector

    Sweden is one of the world’s most innovative and research-intensive nations. Nearly four percent of Sweden’s GDP goes towards research and development, one of the highest rates in the world. As a result, Sweden has a leading position in areas like environmental technology, life science, ICT and...

    • Sweden
    • Living in Europe, Working in Europe
    • Entry conditions/visas

    Checklist before and upon arrival

    Before travelling to Sweden Depending on your starting-point and background, there are several things you might need to arrange prior to your travel to Sweden: Is your passport valid? Make sure to extend your passport if it is about to expire – you cannot obtain a work/residence permit for longer...

    • Sweden
    • Working in Europe
    • Taxation/salaries

    Civil registration

    If you move to Sweden and intend to live here for a year or more, you should normally register as a resident at the nearest office of the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket). Once you do so, you will receive a unique 10-digit personal identification number (personnummer). You will be able to use this...

    • Sweden
    • Living in Europe
    • Access to the culture of the host country/language courses

    Culture


    • Sweden
    • Leaving Europe
    • Departure conditions/formalities

    Departure conditions/formalities

    Leaving Sweden for research abroad Find more information about a specific country and the rules that applies there for researchers by clicking on the globe in the top menue. There you wil find all EURAXESS Centres in Europe and EURAXESS Worldwide. Moving within EU/EEA As a citizen of EU you have the...

    • Sweden
    • Living in Europe
    • Access to the culture of the host country/language courses

    Driving licence

    A driving licence that was issued in an EEA country is valid throughout your stay. If you are a permanent resident in Sweden, you can even apply to exchange your licence for an equivalent Swedish driving licence. A driving licence that was issued in non-EEA countries (excluding Switzerland and Japan...

    • Sweden
    • Living in Europe
    • Access to the culture of the host country/language courses, Day care, schooling & family related issues

    Dual Career and Spouse Support