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
Volunteer at our biggest event of the year!
On 10 February, we host our biggest event of the year - Reaching the Swedish Job Market!
It is an event designed to help international job seekers navigating their employment search in Sweden. The event runs from 16-19 at Ångström Laboratory at Uppsala University.
We require assistance with greeting participants, setting up for the event, managing the food station and refreshments, offering support for exhibitors and tidying up, among other tasks to make the event run smoothly.
If you would like to get involved, please reach out to us on the following email: international@uppsala.se
Starting a business in Sweden (part 2)
Time: 18:00-19:15
Location: Online
This online seminar organized by Skatteverket is suited for you who are looking for basic information for what you need to know when running a business in Sweden. The webinar is broadcasted live so you can ask questions in the chat.
In this webinar, the focus is tax rules you must apply in your business. Skatteverket will demonstrate how you manage common income and expenses including employer's contributions and deducted tax.
The webinar will cover questions such as:
- What are the tax rules for using private equipment in the company?
- What are the tax rules for business trips?
- When do I need to make depreciation on assets?
- How do I report employer's contributions and deducted tax?
The webinar will last for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Afternoon Fika
Time: 15:00-16:00
Location: Confirmed via email
Admission: Free (Registration required)
Whether you’ve just arrived in Uppsala or have called it home for a while, you’re warmly invited to join us for our Afternoon Fika!
Take a break from your day and enjoy one of Sweden’s coziest traditions—coffee (or tea), delicious pastries, and great conversation in good company. Oh.. and yes, the coffee and all that will be provided!