Life Event Guides

Step-by-step guides for major life events in Sweden with interactive checklists.

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Moving & Registration

✈️ 7 steps

Moving to Sweden

Complete guide for newcomers: get registered, obtain ID, open bank account, and more.

⏱️ 2-6 weeks for basic setup Start →

🏠 8 steps

Settling Into Swedish Life

Practical guide to everyday life: shopping, mobile phones, recycling, culture, and making friends.

⏱️ First 1-3 months Start →

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Family & Children

👶 8 steps

Having a Child

Everything you need to know about pregnancy, birth registration, parental leave, and child benefits.

⏱️ Ongoing process from pregnancy through first year Start →

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Work & Employment

💼 6 steps

Starting a New Job

What you need to do when starting employment in Sweden: tax, social insurance, and more.

⏱️ 1-2 weeks Start →

📋 6 steps

Losing Your Job / Unemployment

Steps to take when you lose your job: register for unemployment, apply for benefits, and find new work.

⏱️ Immediate actions within first week Start →

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Housing & Transport

🚗 6 steps

Buying and Owning a Car

Guide to buying a car, registration, insurance, and driving in Sweden.

⏱️ 1-2 weeks Start →

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Retirement & Pension

🧓 6 steps

Retiring in Sweden

How to apply for pension, understand your benefits, and plan for retirement.

⏱️ Start planning 3-6 months before retirement Start →

💡 Useful Tips

Use the checklists

Each guide has an interactive checklist. Your progress is saved in your browser.

Get BankID

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Follow the order

Follow the guides in order for best results - many steps depend on previous ones.

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