When you are planning to Sweden start by finding out as much as possible. This may concern schools, social insurance, housing, etc.

Prepare by learning the Swedish language, which is required in most cases to get a job. 

Make sure that you have the following documents with you when you come to Sweden:

• Passport or ID card that confirms your nationality
• CV and certificates and testimonials to confirm your education and professional experience (preferably translated into Swedish)
• Documents that can confirm family status, possibly marriage certificate, birth certificate

• the National Tax Board, to register in the national register and obtain a personal ID number/coordination number
• the Swedish Social Insurance Administration to clarify your social insurance status
• the Swedish Migration Board to obtain a residence permit, if necessary

Text last edited on: 11/2009