Living in Sweden
Europe — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Stockholm
Currency
SEK
Continent
Europe
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Sweden.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Sweden
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Visa Free | — |
| Belgium | Visa Free | — |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | — |
| Croatia | Visa Free | — |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | — |
| Czechia | Visa Free | — |
| Denmark | Visa Free | — |
| Estonia | Visa Free | — |
| Finland | Visa Free | — |
| France | Visa Free | — |
Detailed visa guides for Sweden
Monthly costs
Stockholm
Rent (center)
1,600 USD/mo
Groceries
450 USD/mo
Transport
80 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
2,210 USD/mo
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Work permits
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Work Permit
Duration: Up to 2 years, renewable
Non-EU workers with a job offer meeting Swedish collective agreement standards
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EU Blue Card
Duration: Up to 4 years
Highly qualified non-EU workers with a degree and high-salary job offer
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Self-Employment Visa
Duration: 2 years, then eligible for permanent residence
Entrepreneurs with a viable business plan and sufficient funds (SEK 200,000+)
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
32% – 52%
Social Security (Employee)
0.07%
Municipal tax averages ~32%. State tax of 20% on income above threshold. Employee pension contribution ~7%.
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Insurance
SafetyWing
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Airalo
Sweden eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
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