Move here
With Stockholm Arlanda Airport less than 20 minutes away from Uppsala City, you’ll always be conveniently connected here. Explore our tips for making your move as smooth as possible. Check out our check list below, learn what documents, visas and permits you might need, how the Swedish tax system and social insurance works.
Preparing your documents
Know what passports, permits and visas you’ll need to make your move to Sweden.
Visas and work permits
Registering with the Tax Agency
Swedish taxes
Uppsala is an easy destination, what ever way you chose to travel.
Getting to Uppsala
Moving your belongings
If your stay in Sweden is longer than 365 days, you are usually entitled to certain residence-based benefits. Here’s how they work.
Social insurance
Check list
Use our essential to-do list and make your move to Sweden and Uppsala extra smooth.
Meet our internationals
“When we got to experience the tranquility and the beautiful environment in Uppsala, we were absolutely convinced that this was the place where we would live.” Antoine Boussaert
More voices from UppsalaDid you know...
… our diverse community includes families from Iran, Finland, Iraq, Syria, Germany, China, Lebanon, Poland and Ethiopia – to name a few.
Upcoming events in Uppsala
Christmas at Uplands
Time 12:00 - 22:00
Location: Uplands Nation
Christmas at Uplands (Jul på Uplands) is a Christmas celebration event which has taken place at the nation since 1969. The event started as an alternative for students who could not travel home over the holidays. The celebrations have changed since the start and is now open for everyone!
The event is free of charge, open for everyone, completely free of drugs and alcohol, and is financed through donations. The food comes mainly from restaurants in the Uppsala area.
The event usually has 1,500-2,000 visitors each year. The event takes place in the nation house during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 12:00-22:00 both days.
Swedish language café
Time: 18:00 - 19:30
Location: Gränby allaktivitetshus
For those of you who are 18years or older are invited at the language café. This is a collaboration between Gränby allactivities center and RF-Sisu Uppland. You can practice Swedish by talking to others in a relaxed environment. Everyone is welcome regardless of the language level that you can speak. Coffee is also included! Kindly register your interest!
Ask the Hub
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
Note: Ask the Hub will be held on the first and third Wednesday of every month.
Need some advice about moving to or living in Uppsala? With our "Ask the Hub" service you can book a 15-minute digital session on the first and third Wednesday of every month. In the session, you can discuss your questions, get advice or just see a friendly face.
P.S: This month is an exception due to New Year - so the sessions will be on the second and third wednesday of January.