Living & working
- for individuals who plan to live and work in Stockholm.
Stockholm offers plenty of opportunities for foreigners who plan to live and work in the area. This is an overview of the most important conditions for expats in Stockholm.
- Overview of conditions on the Swedish Labor market
Living and working in Sweden means being part of an open society in a truly dynamic and international environment.
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- Visas, work and residence permits
This factsheet describes, in condensed form, Swedish regulations and procedures for obtaining entry visas, residence and work permits, and residence permits when establishing a company.
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- Jobs in Stockholm
Stockholm offers its inhabitants, expats and foreigners a wealth of opportunities for finding exciting jobs at Swedish as well as international companies. In many jobs, English is the working language.
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The Swedish Public Employment Service
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- Housing
The Stockholm region offers diverse housing with quick commutes between work and home. The region has a large and varied housing market, with everything from attractive downtown apartments to pleasant houses in quiet small towns.
Real estate agents, housing companies, and building owners from all over Sweden advertise their available properties online.
Link to Bovision
Link to Hemnet
The City of Stockholm’s housing authority acts as broker for vacant rental apartments within the city and in some of the surrounding municipalities. It works with both newly constructed and existing apartments. The housing authority only works with first-hand leases and individual short-term leases.
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You can also search for apartments at the following websites:
BostadDirekt
LazyBee
- International Schools in the Stockholm region
Free and equal access to education is a core value in Sweden and the Swedish education system is financed through general taxes. There are therefore no tuition fees in Swedish schools or universities, unless a private school is chosen. Expats may choose to enroll their children in an ordinary Swedish school or at one of many international schools that are available in the Stockholm region. Several of them also offer preschool provision.
- Social networks
The presence of a large international community in Stockholm is reflected in social activities, networks, relocation services etc. which is on offer for expats living in Stockholm.
If you would like to get an introduction to the social life in Sweden we can recommend several expat organisations and relocation companies that can help you.
Foreign chambers of Stockholm
For personal assistance and more detailed information, please contact Establishment Services.
Ulrika Andersson RosénProject Manager
+46 8 508 280 78, cell: +46 70 472 80 78
invest@sbr.stockholm.se
