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.

Before you arrive

Sort out your passports, visas and work permits Find somewhere to live Apply for childcare or school Find out about medical and health insurance

When you arrive

Register with the Tax Agency Open a Swedish bank account Understand how Swedish tax works Register with the Social Insurance Agency

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 Uppsala

Did you know...

… from Uppsala City you’re less than 20 minutes away from Stockholm Arlanda Airport. And from there, it’s just 20 minutes more to Stockholm.

Upcoming events in Uppsala

Choral Evensong in English

22 Mar 2026
In-person (External event)
Learn more
Read more >

Drömarbetsstaden Job Festival

25 Mar 2026
In-person event
Register
Read more >

International Afterwork

26 Mar 2026
In-person event
Register
Read more >
All events