Relocation to Sweden
A guide to relocating to Sweden: work permits and Blue Card, personnummer, housing, education and healthcare in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö.
A guide to relocating to Sweden: work permits and Blue Card, personnummer, housing, education and healthcare in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö.
- CapitalStockholm
- Population~10.6 million
- LanguageSwedish · English widely spoken
- CurrencySwedish krona (SEK)
- Time zoneCET/CEST · one hour behind Israel
- Flight from IsraelApproximately 5 hours by air
Why here and what to know
Visas and residency
Options for Israelis include employer-sponsored work permits, the EU Blue Card for roles meeting qualification and salary requirements, ICT for intracompany transfers, research, self-employment and family routes.
Taxation
A progressive tax system with municipal and sometimes state tax, alongside social insurance.
Economy and cost of living
Stockholm is particularly expensive for housing, while Gothenburg and Malmö may be more affordable.
Housing
Housing is a major challenge.
Education
High-quality public education in Swedish, alongside international schools in major cities.
Healthcare
Access to the public system depends on registration and a personnummer or coordination number, according to status.
Community and culture
English is very widely spoken, but Swedish helps build relationships and a long-term career.
Employment and business
Sweden is strong in software, gaming, fintech, telecoms, automotive, life sciences and cleantech.
Ocean's winning tip
In Sweden, do not wait until arrival to search for housing. Arrange verified temporary accommodation and a plan for a stable lease. Ocean coordinates housing, personnummer, work and education.
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