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How to move to Sweden in 2026

The complete guide: visas, cities, jobs, cost of living, personnummer, BankID, and the first-year timeline. Written by people who have done it.

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The Move-In Roadmap

An interactive checklist with the right things to do in the right order — from before you arrive through your first year. Filter by your situation, tick things off, come back to it.

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Net Salary Calculator

Gross to net in Gothenburg with municipal + state tax, expert tax relief, SINK, and total employer cost. Built for expats and founders.

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Current Waits in Gothenburg

Personnummer, BankID, Boplats by area, daycare, work permits — real numbers with sources, refreshed monthly.

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Stockholm vs Gothenburg vs Malmö

The honest side-by-side on tax, salary, housing wait, weather and job market. With a 30-second decision tree.

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Expert Tax Relief Calculator

Foreign key personnel can keep 25% of their salary tax-free for 7 years. Check eligibility, see your savings, never miss the 3-month deadline.

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Swedish Citizenship Clock

Enter your registration date — see the exact day you can apply, a personal countdown, and an optional reminder for the day you qualify.

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Service Directory

Vetted providers who work with English-speaking professionals

Accountants & Tax

Tax advisors and accounting firms experienced with expat finances, F-skatt, and company bookkeeping.

7 providers

Lawyers & Legal

Immigration lawyers, business law firms, and work permit specialists.

6 providers

Relocation Services

End-to-end support for moving to Gothenburg — housing, permits, settling in.

4 providers

Coworking & Offices

Flexible workspaces, hot desks, and serviced offices across the city.

7 providers

Banks & Finance

Banks with English support, international transfers, and business accounts for foreigners.

5 providers

Insurance

Health, home, and business insurance — international and Swedish providers.

9 providers

Housing & Real Estate

Rental platforms, furnished apartments, and real estate agents for expats.

6 providers

Recruitment & Jobs

Agencies that place international talent and help expats find work in Gothenburg.

7 providers

Schools & Education

International schools, IB programmes, and English-taught university degrees.

8 providers

Healthcare

Private clinics, English-speaking doctors, therapists, and dental care.

8 providers

Language Schools

Swedish courses — SFI, private intensive, business Swedish, and conversation groups.

5 providers

Networking & Community

Expat groups, business chambers, professional networks, and social events.

8 providers

Practical Guides

Step-by-step walkthroughs for the things that take the most time to figure out

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