Moving to Sweden

Are you planning to live in Sweden for at least one year?

If so, you generally need to be listed in the Swedish Population Register.

This means you’ll be given a personal identity number if you don’t already have one.

Your personal identity number is your unique identifier in Sweden.

Let me take you through the five important steps you need to complete in order to notify us of your move to Sweden.

Log in to our “Moving to Sweden” e-service with your eID.

If you don’t have eID, you can download the Freja app and log in using that.

If you need help with logging in or downloading the app, you can visit a Swedish state service centre.

The next step is to use our “Moving to Sweden” e-service which is called “Flytta till Sverige”.

It’s important to complete the notification accurately, and to provide us with your up-to-date contact details.

Now prepare by getting your documents ready to upload.

You can submit your notification 14 days before you move to Sweden at the earliest.

Keep in mind that a separate notification must be completed for each person who’s going to be moving with you.

The e-service will guide you to ensure that you complete your notification.

If you enter any incorrect details, the fields containing errors will be highlighted in red.

One important piece of information you have to provide is your home address.

If you live in an apartment, it’s important to enter your apartment number.

Now you need to upload your documentation, such as your passport and your residence permit card from the Swedish Migration Agency.

We need copies of all passport pages containing information.

Check that the information you’ve entered is correct, then submit your notification to the Swedish Tax Agency.

A receipt will appear on screen when we receive your notification. Save your receipt by taking a picture of it.

If you have children under 18 years old who are moving with you, you need to complete a separate notification for each child.

To do this, click on the button marked “Your Portal - Moving to Sweden”.

Now you need to book an appointment for an identity check at a Swedish state service centre.

Click on the link on your receipt to access the booking system.

Remember to book an appointment for an identity check for the number of family members moving to Sweden.

You and your family members need to visit the service centre as soon as possible.

Keep the appointment confirmation because you’ll need it when you check in on arrival for your appointment.

When it’s time for you visit the service centre, bring all of your original identity documents with you.

If you have a residence permit card from the Swedish Migration Agency, bring this with you too.

If you visit a service centre with your family members, each person needs to bring their documents with them.

You must hand all of your identity documents to the administrator during your identity check.

If you have a residence permit card from the Swedish Migration Agency, you must hand this over too.

Your documents will be returned to you directly after the identity check.

The final step is to wait for a response from us.

It’s important for us to be able to contact you if we need any further information.

We will contact you by sending you a letter or email, or by calling you.

Make sure your name is written in the place where your mail is delivered: on your postbox, for example.

If you move, remember to notify the Swedish Tax Agency of your new address.

When we’ve decided whether or not you should be listed in the Swedish Population Register, we’ll send you a decision notice by post.

You’re given a personal identity number when you’re listed in the Swedish Population Register for the first time.

Now you know which five important steps you need to complete in order to notify us of your move to Sweden.

Please visit skatteverket.se/movingtosweden for all notification details and further information.