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...
… Uppsala has been attracting international academic talent since 1477.
Upcoming events in Uppsala
PlaceXNordic Conference
Time: 8:45 - 16:00
Day: 13 May 2025
Welcome to PLACExNordic, the leading meeting platform in Northern Europe for shaping the future of places.
This is more than a conference – it's a movement for everyone building the future of places. 2025 the the powerful theme is - Electrify Change! And create attractive and liveable places of tomorrow for people and business.
Over two dynamic days in Uppsala /Stockholm, Sweden, you’ll meet forward-thinking peers, explore groundbreaking ideas, and get practical tools to strengthen your place’s identity and attractiveness. Together we create places where people want to live, work, invest, and visit.
Formerly known as the Nordic Place Branding Conference - PLACExNordic is now bolder, broader and more relevant than ever.
Warm Welcome!
Drömarbetsstaden Job Festival
Uppsala International Hub are participating in Drömarbetsstaden Job Festival - an event that aims to help job seekers connect with employers in the Uppsala region! With lectures, mingling, and a lot of concrete tips to take home, this is the day for everyone who wants to live and work in Sweden's most expansive region.
The event starts at 11 and will be held at Arenatorget Studentenas (Sjukhusvägen 12A, 753 09 Uppsala). Attendance is free, but pre-registration is required. You can see more information on the link provided.
Warm welcome everyone!
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
A warm welcome to Young Entrepreneur of the Year!
The greenhouse is passionate about helping ambitious students enable their business ideas and follow their dreams. We have therefore chosen to pay attention to Uppsala's driven student entrepreneurs by creating the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. There will be space for mingling and snacks in addition.
Come listen, be inspired and vote for your favorite!