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...
… best-selling author and TED Talk legend Hans Rosling grew up and studied in Uppsala.
Upcoming events in Uppsala
Ask the Hub
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
Need some advice about moving to or living in Uppsala? With our "Ask the Hub" service you can book a 15-minute digital session held on the first and third Wednesday of every month. In this session, you can discuss your questions, get advice or just see a friendly face.
Warm welcome!
Musical with the association Changes – Vaina
Date: 05 Sep 2025
Time: 9:30 - 10:45
Location: Brantingsskolan Aula Hjalmar Brantingsgatan 37 , 754 34 Uppsala
The association Changes invites you to a musical with the association's participants on stage. There will be music and entertainment here.
Warm welcome!
Understanding Swedish Social Insurance
Time: 10-12
Location: Online
In this hybrid event hosted by International Citizen Hub Lund you can learn more about the Swedish social insurance system. Social Insurance in Sweden is unlike many other countries in the world as it covers basically everyone who works and lives in Sweden. The insurance is an essential part of the public welfare system that protects the needs of the individual, family and companies.
Join the webinar to find out more.