If you are 18, and over, and national of of an EU country, Norway or Iceland (or anyone legally resident in these countries), if you are a jobseeker, regardless of your qualifications, you can apply for the EURES Targeted Mobility Scheme.

The Eures mobility scheme can:

• It offers dedicated support from national employment services for people seeking work, training or apprenticeships in another EU country, Norway or Iceland.

• On a fair basis, it tackles the needs of jobseekers to remove mobility obstacles.

• It helps employers in these countries who are looking for motivated and qualified workers.

• Available support includes funding to cover things like language courses, getting your qualifications recognised, travel and subsistence expenses.
  
  Read more about the Eures Mobility Scheme here.

Typically, the first step involves contacting Sweden’s Migration Agency (Migrationsverket), which handles immigration, visa, permit, and citizenship matters.

Upon arrival, it's essential to locate your nearest migration service office (Statens Servicecenter) for assistance. These offices provide support with various tasks, including tax-related issues (Skatteverket), immigration affairs (Migrationsverket), health insurance (Försäkringskassan), pension inquiries (Pensionsmyndigheten), and employment assistance through the public employment agency (Arbetsförmedlingen).

As a new resident, the first thing you need to do is sign up with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket). This process, called "folkbokföring," gets you into the tax system, gives you a personal ID, keeps track of your marital status, updates your address, and sorts out insurance stuff.

Once you're registered with the Tax Agency, you'll get a special personal ID number called a 'personnummer'. This number is super important for your identity in Sweden and you'll need it for everyday stuff like opening a bank account and getting paid by your job.

If you're authorized to work in Sweden, it's a good idea to connect with the Swedish Public Employment Agency (Arbetsförmedlingen) for job support.

For those interested in launching their own business (eget företag), obtaining an F-tax status through the Tax Agency is necessary for tax purposes. Additionally, registering your business name with the Swedish Companies Registration Office (Bolagsverket) is a key step.

To explore entrepreneurship opportunities in Sweden, Verksamt.se offers valuable resources and guidance.

The municipalities in Torne Valley offer support if you want to start a business here.

Hej Hemby can also help you get in touch with our network of employers and business owners in Torne Valley.

To open a Swedish bank account, you typically need either a Swedish ID card or, at the very least, a Swedish personal identity number along with a valid passport. Once you meet these requirements, the bank will assist you in obtaining the necessary credit/debit cards and banking services.

Having a bank account is incredibly convenient for managing bills and receiving salaries, especially since many payments are made online in Sweden. Additionally, it's important to download the BankID app onto your smartphone and request a BankID from your chosen Swedish bank. The BankID is essential for various online identifications in Sweden.

Once you have your BankID sorted out, it's advisable to also download the Swish app for further ease of transactions.

If you have children, visit the official website of the Swedish National Agency for Education (Skolverket) or contact your local municipality's education department. They offer extensive resources and guidance on enrollment, educational principles, and available support services.

Get started! Acquiring a basic knowledge of Swedish will help you integrate into Swedish society. After obtaining a Swedish personal identity number, enroll in free Swedish courses offered by the government's Swedish for Immigrants (SFI) program.

Sweden is well known for its developed social welfare system, and if you move here you will have to help finance it by paying taxes. The Swedish Tax Agency is responsible for collecting taxes, which vary upon income.

If you’re employed by a company, taxes are automatically deducted from your salary every month. The Swedish Tax Agency has an overview in English.

For the self-employed, the tax structure is slightly more complicated. If you plan on starting as a sole trader, you will need to register for F-skatt (the ‘F’ stands för företagare – entrepreneur). The Tax Agency has more information on taxes for businesses.

Read more about Swedish social insurance at Försäkringskassan – the Swedish Social Insurance Agency.

If you’re planning to drive in Sweden, check up on whether you can use your current licence(körkort) or if you’ll need a new one. Familiarise yourself with Swedish road rules, signs and parking regulations.

After one year as a resident, you are usually required to obtain a Swedish driving licence. For that, you contact the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket).

If you own a vehicle that you would like to register in Sweden, read more here.