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Relocating to Sweden? Here’s How to Make Your Transition Smooth
- August 04, 2025
- Rentaborg Team
- Blog
Sweden offers a stable economy, high living standards and a unique balance between work and life. Relocating a team or beginning a new assignment here can be straightforward if you know what to expect and plan accordingly. Below is a practical guide to help you or your employees move to Sweden with minimal friction.
Secure Your Legal Status
If you are not an EU or EEA citizen, you need to secure a work or residence permit before travelling. This process usually requires a job offer in hand and proof that your employer has advertised the position locally. For citizens of EU and EEA countries, the process is simpler, but anyone staying longer than three months must register with the authorities.
Upon arrival, register with the Swedish Tax Agency to obtain your personal identity number (personnummer). This number is essential for nearly all transactions, including opening a bank account, signing up for utilities and obtaining healthcare.
Once you have your personnummer, apply for a Swedish ID card. Banks require this ID when opening accounts. As soon as your bank account is active, download BankID and Swish, two apps used widely in Sweden for digital identification and payments.
Find Comfortable Housing
Finding a first‑hand rental contract in Sweden’s larger cities can take years due to long waiting lists, so many newcomers begin with second‑hand rentals or corporate housing. Second‑hand rentals allow you to lease a home from someone who holds the primary lease, while corporate housing providers like Rentaborg lease properties and sublet them to companies.
Corporate housing is particularly attractive for short‑ to mid‑term stays because it is fully furnished, includes utilities and Wi‑Fi, and offers flexible lease terms. These apartments often have separate bedrooms, living areas and full kitchens—far more space than a typical hotel room—and they provide a more home‑like environment. For companies relocating staff, this makes it easier for employees to settle quickly and focus on work.
Navigate Daily Life
Although most Swedes speak excellent English, learning Swedish is highly recommended if you plan to stay longer than a few months. Understanding the language can speed up integration, open professional opportunities and enrich everyday interactions. Local municipalities offer free or low‑cost language courses such as “Svenska för invandrare” (SFI).
Public transportation in Sweden’s cities is reliable and extensive. Download the local transit app to buy tickets and plan your commute. Many people cycle year‑round, and cities are equipped with bike lanes.
Healthcare is publicly funded and available to all residents. Register with a local healthcare centre once you have your personnummer. Visit fees are low, and there is a capped amount for annual healthcare costs.
Prepare Your Family
Public schools are free, and there are international schools in major cities for those who prefer education in English. Daycare is subsidised, and parents are entitled to generous parental leave. If you bring pets, check current import rules and make sure your housing allows animals.
Rentaborg made our move to Sweden smooth. Fully furnished flat, fast Wi-Fi, close to site, everything just worked.
Mark
Operations Manager
Let Rentaborg Simplify the Move
As a tech‑driven corporate housing provider, Rentaborg handles everything from sourcing and furnishing homes to guest screening, booking management and property upkeep. Our fully equipped homes are located near key industrial and infrastructure hubs across Sweden, making commutes easy and efficient. With digital access, fast Wi‑Fi and 24/7 support, your team can settle in quickly and focus on the job.
Key Takeaways
Obtain the right visa or permit and register with the Tax Agency.
Arrange housing early; consider corporate housing if you need flexibility.
Get your personnummer and set up a bank account and BankID.
Learn Swedish to improve integration and professional opportunities.
Use reliable providers like Rentaborg to streamline the process and ensure your team is productive from day one.
With the right preparation and partners, relocating to Sweden can be an efficient and even enjoyable experience.
Ready to initiate relocation? Let’s discuss how we can provide fully furnished corporate housing in Sweden that fits your team’s needs – fast, flexible, and hassle-free.
Non‑EU citizens need a residence or work permit before arriving, and everyone staying longer than three months must register with the Swedish Tax Agency for a personal identity number. A Swedish ID card and bank account are also essential.
Corporate housing offers fully furnished apartments with utilities and Wi‑Fi included, flexible leases and more living space than hotels. It provides a home‑like environment that simplifies long‑term stays.
Rentaborg offers homes in cities with high business activity — such as Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and regional hubs near industrial, construction and infrastructure projects. We place your team close to where the work happens.
