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FAQ
The move process: and you will start
How do I move to your region?
If you move to Sweden for a long time, step 1 (almost always) is to obtain a right of residence/residence permit. It is the Swedish Migration Agency that handles issues related to migration, visas, permits and citizenship.
You who are NORDIC MEDBORGARE
Denmark, Finland, Norway and Iceland are part of the Nordic region together with Sweden. The Nordic countries have an agreement that the Nordic citizens have the right to live in any Nordic country. You do not need to apply for a residence permit. To register you in Sweden and get a Swedish personal identity number, you need to contact the Swedish Tax Agency.
You are the EU/EEA mediator
As an EU/EEA citizen, you have the right to work, study or live in Sweden for three months. You also have the right to start and run your own business. The right of EU/EEA citizens to stay in Sweden is called a right of residence. You have a right of residence if, for example, you are a worker, self-employed person, studying or having sufficient funds for your supply. If you have a right of residence in Sweden, you do not need to contact the Swedish Migration Agency. Permanent right of residence (PUR) may be granted to citizens of the EU/EEA country if they have lived legally in Sweden for five years without interruption. This may also apply to family members of EU/EEA citizens living in Sweden.
You who are co-authors in another
A person who wants to settle in Sweden who is a citizen of a country outside the EU must apply for a residence permit. This is done at the Swedish Migration Agency. Getting a residence permit in Sweden means you have the right to live and live here. The residence permit may be either permanent or time-limited. A permanent residence permit applies as long as the person lives in Sweden and can only be revoked in special cases, for example if the person has committed a serious crime or has settled in another country. A temporary residence permit is valid for a fixed period of time, but can often be extended if the requirements for staying in Sweden are met. Anyone who wants to move to Sweden to work must have received a job offer from an employer in Sweden. The employment shall also pay as it is possible for the person to make a living. Anyone who wants to move to Sweden to start or run their own business and plans to work longer than three months must also have a residence permit. The person must be able to show that he or she can support himself and his family in the first two years.
How do I register in the region?
You enter Tax Agency and report your move. According to the National Accounting Act, you should be written in the place where you have your daily rest. It is very important that you are registered in the right place.
How can I get a Swedish personal identity number?
On the Tax Agency website More information about personal identity numbers. The Swedish Tax Agency’s website contains more information about moving to Sweden. Also contact the insurance fund for more information.
How can I open a bank account in Sweden?
Opening a bank account in Sweden as newly moved can be a smooth process if you have the right documentation. Here’s a step-by-step guide for how to do this and what you need:
1. Get a Social Security Number
A personal identity number is a unique identification number issued by the Swedish Tax Agency. This is a basic prerequisite for opening a bank account.
To get a social security number, you need to be registered in Sweden, which means that you are registered as a resident in the country. **You may also need a Swedish ID card to open a bank account. You can book on time at the Swedish Tax Agency for application for a Swedish ID card.
2. Book a meeting with the bank
Once you have your social security number, book a meeting with a bank. Most banks require you to visit a physical office to open an account.
3. Bring the necessary documentation
Passport or national ID card: You need to be able to identify yourself.
Personal number: It confirms your right to stay in Sweden and is necessary to create an account.
Certificate at address: A proof of your Swedish address, such as a rental contract or a letter from the Swedish Tax Agency that confirms your population registration.
Certificate of employment or study: If you work or study, this can facilitate the process.
residence permit: If you come from a country outside the EU, the bank may need to see your residence permit.
4. Choose the type of account
Discuss with the bank the type of account that suits your needs. Usually you open a payroll account (transaction account) and can then add savings accounts or other financial products.
5 Mobile BankID
Once the account is opened, you can apply for Mobilt BankID, a digital identification used for many services in Sweden, including internet banking and e-ID.
6 Consider the Bank's Offers
Banks in Sweden offer different packages and services, such as internet banking, credit cards, and counselling. Discuss what is best for you based on your situation.
Popular banks in Sweden
Swedbank
SEB
Handelsbanken
Nordea
County Insurance Bank
How does coordination number work?
It is a temporary ID number for those who have not yet received a personal identity number. The Tax Agency issues it.
How does the tax system work?
The tax system in Sweden may seem complicated, but there are resources that can help you understand it better:
Tax Agency the official website for information on taxes and declarations.
Parliament offers insights into how the tax system is structured and current laws and regulations.
FAQ
Accommodation
How do I find a home?
There are several ways to look for housing in our region. If you are looking for a house for sale, the home is a great page to see what is available.
Home.se – Region10
Another tip is to join local Facebook groups where you can advertise that you are looking for a home.
Apartments to rent are available on the respective municipality’s website.
What costs housing?
In Norr and Västerbotten, house prices are relatively low. Housing houses are available from around €15,000 up to over €300,000 depending on where you buy houses in the region, usually the houses are more expensive in the centre of Lycksele and in the mountain world.
Costs that are added to a villa include property fee, garbage pickup, water and sewage, household electricity, villa insurance, broadband and heating.
Are there rentals or most houses in the countryside?
There are rental rights in many of the municipalities' major cities. When it comes to renting an apartment, the queues are not very long and you can quickly find somewhere to stay.
If you want to rent a house, it is often via Facebook groups you can search for that type of accommodation.
How does waste management and recycling work in the region?
The municipality offers pickup and recycling stations. Sorting is simple and well organized.
More information is available on the respective municipality’s website.
How good is broadband and mobile network in sparsely populated?
Broadband is well expanded in many places in our municipalities. This means there are good opportunities for connection.
The mobile network is stable in many locations, but it can vary. It is important to check your mobile coverage before heading into forests and land.
FAQ
Family life and education
Can I have childcare for my children?
Childcare is provided by municipalities in order for it to be easy to combine professional life or studies with parenting. Normally, your child has the right to attend preschool or educational care from one to five years of age. School childcare (leisure) your child is entitled to between the age of six and twelve.
In preschool, you pay for a place. The fee is determined by your income, how many children and how much need for childcare you have. The fee is often subsidized.
How do my children’s schooling work?
At the age of six, the children begin in the compulsory primary school, preschool class until grade 9. After that, the student can choose from a large amount of three-year programs at high school.
It costs nothing to go to school. Teaching books and lunch are free. Students from preschool class until grade 9 can also get free school shoots if they live at a distance from school.
Should my child be able to start school?
The schools offer language support and introduction for new arrivals.
Are there opportunities for higher education?
There are several higher education institutions near the ten inland municipalities. Umeå, Skellefteå, Luleå and Östersund are examples of nearby cities.
Many courses can be read remotely and it opens up opportunities to combine studies with permanent housing, family life and work.
FAQ
Work and entrepreneurship
What can I work with?
What professions you can work with depends on your education, experience and interests. Some good sources to explore professional opportunities are:
Employment agency - offers tools to discover jobs and labour market information.
Profession.se A website where you can read about different professions and what they mean.
Can my partner get help finding jobs?
We support the whole family in the moving process.
Do I have to know Swedish to work?
It depends on the job, but most workplaces appreciate if you learn Swedish over time.
How do I start my own business?
Starting your own business involves several steps, including creating a business plan and registering the company.
All ten municipalities have advisors that you can contact and get answers to your business questions.
Here are some more resources that can help you:
Actually.se – a Swedish website that collects information about starting and operating companies.
New Business Centre - offer advice and information for future entrepreneurs.
What about employment conditions and working climate?
Conditions of employment and working climate may vary depending on the workplace and industry.
Here are some sources for more information:
Union – a trade union that provides information on employment conditions and working climate.
The Work Environment Agency – provide information on the work environment and rules for a good work environment.
Is there any technology that allows me to work from home?
There is a lot of technology that makes it possible to work from home. Broadband is well expanded in many locations in our region.
Here are some tools and technologies that can facilitate distance work:
Communication tool
Slack For fast and efficient internal communication with the team.
Microsoft Teams - a platform for both chat and video meetings.
Video Conferences
Zoom - popular video conferencing tools and meetings.
Google Meet - a video meeting tool integrated with Google services.
Project and task management
Trello A visual project management platform.
Asana to manage projects and tasks.
File management and storage
Google Drive To store and share files.
Dropbox Another popular file storage and sharing service.
FAQ
Health and Safety
How do I get sick?
Each community has one or more health centers. This is where you should first turn when you are sick or need advice. The health centres usually have access to doctors, district nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, midwife and curator.
In Lycksele there is a well-equipped hospital and here is also the county's ambulance helicopter stationed.
Healthcare counselling on telephone number 1177 is always open and can provide you with medical advice and determine whether you need to visit healthcare for treatment. If you become acute or seriously ill or injured, call SOS Alarm at 112 or go to the nearest emergency room.
A doctor’s visit costs between 10 and 30 euros. Healthcare for children and young people is free. Maternity care and many other minor controls are also free. For booking a time, renewing recipes, or others needed, you can sign in with BankID on the website of 1177.
You buy your medicines in the local pharmacy.
emergency care
Emergency care is available to everyone, even for tourists and people without a social security number, but patient fees may apply.
Can I feel safe in your municipalities?
The crime is low and it is quiet and safe in the streets and squares. In smaller communities, most people know each other and help keep track of what is happening. Children can usually play outside themselves.
Are there dentists?
In all ten municipalities there is Folktandvården responsible for regular dental care for children, young people and adults. You can also turn to a private dentist.
Dental care is not fully covered by the same system as healthcare. For children 0-19 years of age, Folktandvården is free of charge. For adults, there are government subsidies, but it can still be costly.
How does health insurance work in Sweden?
The Swedish healthcare system is mainly financed through taxes, which means that healthcare is primarily free of charge if necessary, with some exceptions such as patient fees.
The regions are responsible for providing care, and they are the ones that operate most hospitals and health centres.
To access public health care, you need a social security number and be registered in Sweden. When you are registered, you will be automatically eligible for treatment on the same terms as Swedish citizens.
Although the care is publicly funded, there are patient fees for certain types of care, such as medical visits, specialist visits and hospitalizations. There is a high-cost protection that means you don’t have to pay more than a certain amount per year for medical care and pharmaceuticals.
What is high-cost protection?
for healthcare: If you reach a certain amount in patient fees within a 12-month period, the rest of the care during that period is free of charge.
For medicines: Once you have paid a certain amount for prescription drugs for a 12-month period, the remaining medication is free.
E-Health and Digital Care
Sweden has a growing system for digital care where you can meet doctors online through apps and web services, often at a lower cost than physical visits.
Care for Special Groups
Pregnant women: Mortal health care and childbirth care are free.
Older people: Older people may have reduced fees for certain services.
FAQ
Community Service and Communication
How does communication work?
The distances between the region’s resorts can sometimes be long, but the roads are well-developed and you won’t have any problems finding a parking lot.
Europaväg 45 and 12 as well as road 95, 92 and 90 pass through the region.
The region is close to airport from all municipalities. Lycksele, Arvidsjaur and Hemavan have airports. Outside Region 10 is Umeå, Östersund, Skellefteå and Luleå, which is also used by the inhabitants.
Do I need a driver’s license and car to live in your region?
The simple answer is that driving licences and cars are good to have as the distances are long and the buses don’t go as often as in more urban areas.
Can I use my driving license?
Driving licence from EU/EEA countries
If your driving licence is issued in an EU country, you can use it anywhere in the EU. Before you travel, check that your driving license is still valid. If your driving license expires during a trip abroad, it will be automatically void and will not be recognized in other countries.
If you have a driving licence from an EU/EEA country, the driving licence is valid as long as it is valid in the country where it has been issued and has not been replaced with a Swedish driving licence. Your driving license applies even if you are registered in Sweden.
Driving licences issued in Denmark, Finland, Iceland or Norway apply in Sweden provided that:
the driving licence is valid in the country it is issued in
– the driving licence has not been replaced with a Swedish driving licence
"The driver’s license holder does not also have a Swedish driving licence that has been taken care of or revoked.
Driving licences from countries outside the EU/EEA
If your driving licence is issued in a country outside the EU/EEA, it is valid in Sweden if it is valid in the country where it has been issued and has not been replaced with a Swedish driving licence.
The driving licence does not apply in Sweden if you have been registered in Sweden for more than one year.
How does winter driving work in northern Sweden?
Winter tires are really recommended and make sure to take it easy on the roads.
FAQ
Lifestyle and climate
How is the climate in Norr and Västerbotten?
Here you will find varied seasons that offer real winters with snow, summers when light around the clock, autumns with fungal and berry picking, spring that is short and intense as well as the season we usually call spring winters where the light returns and we spend a lot of time outdoors skiing, driving scooters or simply enjoying a simple walk.
The average temperature in January is about minus 8 degrees but it can be as cold as minus 30 single days. In July, the average temperature is about 15 degrees but it can be as hot as plus 25 degrees and be really lovely bath temperature.
How do I learn Swedish best?
Once you have been registered and received a social security number, you can receive free Swedish lessons (SFI). The municipality is responsible for SFI.
You can also read Swedish remotely.
In some municipalities there may also be evening classes.
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