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What are the legal requirements to move to Sweden?
All foreign nationals – including U.S. citizens – who plan to move to Sweden or stay in Sweden for more than 90 days need to obtain a residence permit before entering the country.
Who can get permanent residency in Sweden?
To get permanent residency in Sweden, you must have been living in the country continuously for five years. EU citizens will be granted this residency at the end of the five years, even if some of that time was spent being unemployed.
What are the benefits of permanent residence in Sweden?
Permanent residence means you have a right to live and work freely in Sweden during the stated period. It also means that you are entitled to, for example, student loans and grants from CSN.
What social services are available in Sweden?
The major ones are: “Barnbidrag”: Monetary support for children up to 16 (support also available for older students) “Föräldrapenning”: Benefits to be able to be home from work to take care of their children for up to 480 days per child. It also includes special benefits to care about sick and disabled children.
What are the requirements for a work permit in Sweden?
To be granted a work permit, you must be offered a wage that is at the level of a Swedish collective agreement or what is normal for the profession or industry. You must also work to such an extent that your wages amount to at least SEK 13,000 a month before tax.
What qualifications do you need to study in Sweden?
General Entry Requirements to Study in Sweden. Bachelor Degrees. In order to meet the general entry requirements for bachelor’s level studies, all students must: have successfully completed their upper secondary (high school) education (post-16). be able to demonstrate proficiency in English.
What do I need when moving to Sweden from the UK?
People moving to Sweden from the UK should take their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with them and apply for a personnumber as soon as possible in order to allow them to access the healthcare here.
How much do you need to be self-sufficient to live in Sweden?
The limit for a person being considered self-sufficient is SEK 13,000 per month before tax (for athletes and coaches it is SEK 14,300 each month). When the Swedish Migration Agency reviews whether these requirements are met, an overall assessment is made.