Emigrate to Sweden
Emigrate to Sweden: Find out the most important information for your stay here
Sweden is a Scandinavian country with thousands of offshore islands and numerous inland lakes, large coniferous forests and glacial mountains. For those looking to emigrate to Sweden, the country offers stunning natural beauty and a high quality of life. The largest cities, including the capital Stockholm in the east and Gothenburg and Malmö in the southwest, are all located on the coast. Stockholm, built on 14 islands, is connected by more than 50 bridges and is home to the medieval old town Gamla Stan, royal palaces and museums such as the open-air museum Skansen.
Facts about Sweden
Capital City
Stockholm
Population
10.49 million
Surface Area
279,800.34 mi² or 450,295 km²
Continent
Europe
Official Language
Swedish
Currency
Swedish Krona (SEK)
Emigrating to Sweden: An overview of the political system
Sweden is a parliamentary monarchy in which the King exercises exclusively representative functions. The Prime Minister is elected by Parliament and appoints the members of the Cabinet. The Swedish central administration consists of around 80 decentralized administrative authorities. In the 21 provinces there are governors appointed by the government.
Sweden is a leader in gender equality, with a female employment rate of around 80% (15-64 years) - the highest in the EU. Sweden is actively involved in the EU, the United Nations and the Nordic Council. Sweden's foreign policy focuses on the preservation of a rules-based world order, free trade, conflict prevention, humanitarian aid, the protection of human rights and combating the consequences of climate change.
Climate in Sweden: Important information for emigrants
Due to its long north-south extension of over 1,500 kilometers, Sweden extends over three climate zones. Southern Sweden lies in the temperate zone, central Sweden in the cold taiga zone and northern Sweden in the cold tundra zone. This geographical diversity results in varied weather throughout the country. Despite its northern location, the climate in Sweden is relatively mild, which is mainly due to the Gulf Stream in the Atlantic.
Healthcare system in Sweden: Important facts for emigrants
The Swedish healthcare system is often regarded as one of the best in the world, providing high quality and affordable healthcare to all legal residents of Sweden, including expats. The majority of the Swedish healthcare system is publicly funded. There are both public and private healthcare providers, with both generally offering subsidized treatment under the public system.
Health insurance in Sweden is universal, so both residents and nationals are entitled to use the public healthcare system. Patients are generally free to choose where they wish to receive medical treatment without being tied to a particular doctor, hospital or clinic. This also applies to private facilities that offer publicly financed services. The Swedish healthcare system is organized on a decentralized basis, with responsibilities divided between national, regional and local government authorities. The majority of funding comes from regional taxes, which can mean that the availability of certain services varies between counties, depending on tax revenue.
There are only a few private healthcare providers in Sweden that are not affiliated with the government. Patients who seek treatment at these facilities usually have to cover the costs themselves. In practice, there is little difference in the quality of public and private treatment. However, private healthcare often allows for shorter waiting times, which can be common in the public sector.
Emigrating to Sweden: An overview of the economic situation and quality of life
Sweden's gross domestic product per capita amounted to around 56,224.81 US dollars in 2023. The Gini coefficient of wealth describes the distribution of wealth. The indicator is an established, internationally comparable measure of wealth inequality. It is measured on a scale from zero to one. The higher the value, the greater the inequality. The Gini coefficient in Sweden is expected to be 0.30 in 2024 (source: Statista).
Sweden tops the list of countries with the highest quality of life in 2023 In the Best Countries Ranking 2023 by the news magazine U.S. News, Sweden takes first place in the "Quality of Life" category with a perfect score of 100, making it the country with the highest quality of life in the world. This statistic shows the ranking of the 20 countries with the highest quality of life according to U.S. News' Best Countries Ranking for 2023. For people looking to emigrate to Sweden, the country therefore offers ideal conditions and an outstanding quality of life.
National holiday
Coronation of Gustav Wasa as King of Sweden in 1523
As a result of the coronation, Sweden becomes an independent state and leaves the union of Sweden and Denmark.
Emigrate to Sweden - Entry Requirements
Entry is possible for German nationals with the following documents:
- Passport: Yes
- Temporary passport: Yes
- Identity card: No
- Temporary identity card: Yes
- Children's passport: Yes
FAQs for emigrating to Sweden
Where can I find relevant information about my country of entry and the entry regulations that apply there?
We have compiled destination country information as well as entry requirements and customs information for many countries in the Relocation Service section of our website and are constantly expanding this section.
Can I use my own container that I already own for the move with DACHSER & KOLB?
For every removal, which we at DACHSER & KOLB always offer as a door-to-door (full service) removal, a container is rented for the duration of the removal. We therefore do not offer the option of using your own container.
Who is responsible for my move abroad and the services I need there?
As a FIDI member, we work abroad with selected, long-standing partners who work in accordance with our service standards.
Are my removal goods insured in the event of damage?
For every overseas move, we naturally cover transportation insurance at current value for the used household goods and personal belongings
What types of transportation do you offer for overseas relocation?
It is generally possible to carry out overseas removals via air freight or sea freight. In the case of sea freight, it is possible to ship the removal goods as additional cargo (“LCL shipment” with Liftvan) or with a container (FCL shipment in 20 feet, 40 feet or 40 feet high cube). We will be happy to discuss which option is best for you in a personal consultation.
When and how must the move be paid for and what is the payment deadline?
You will receive an invoice a few weeks after placing the order and pay the full amount directly in advance.
Do I have to pay taxes and customs duties on my removal goods?
Removal goods can be imported tax and duty-free into most countries if you have a valid residence permit. We will be happy to check the options for importing the removal goods for your desired destination country in a personal consultation.
Are you interested in moving to Sweden or another destination country?
Then do not hesitate and contact us today.
Alexander Brugger
Teamlead Customer Service & Sales - AIR&SEA
