For foreign nationals who want to move to Sweden, our immigration lawyers provide expat services that meet all their needs. With the help of our lawyers, foreigners can immigrate to this country stress-free. Below, we invite you to discover how we can help you make the transition from one country to another as easy as possible. Our services also include assistance in obtaining Swedish citizenship for foreign citizens who already live here.
| Quick Facts | |
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| Assistance in moving to Sweden based on employment | Our immigration lawyers in Sweden can help foreign investors file for business and investor visas. |
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Business immigration support |
Our immigration lawyers in Sweden can help foreign investors to file for business and investor visas. |
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Assistance in obtaining a student visa (YES/NO) |
Yes, we can also offer assistance to international students. |
| Guidance in filing for family reunion (YES/NO) | Yes. |
| Support in retiring to Sweden (YES/NO) |
Yes, we are at the service of people who want to retire here. |
| Guidance in moving to Sweden as a digital nomad (YES/NO) |
Yes, we can guide on the suitable visa and the process to obtain it. |
| Assistance in obtaining asylum (YES/NO) |
Yes, our expat services also include asylum application assistance. |
| Temporary residence permit document gathering guidance |
Our expat services cover the preparation and submission of the application file in accordance with the reason clients apply for temporary residency. |
| Support in registering with the local authorities (YES/NO) |
Yes, this is also a service we offer to expats. |
| Temporary residence permit renewal services (YES/NO) | Yes, clients can rely on us for renewing their residence cards. |
| Assistance in filing for permanent residency (YES/NO) |
Yes. |
| Support in filing for citizenship by naturalization (YES/NO) |
Yes, you can rely on us for guidance in naturalization matters. |
| Assistance in obtaining Swedish citizenship by descent (YES/NO) |
Yes, we can help those qualifying for citizenship by ancestry. |
| Support in relocating to Sweden based on country-specific programs (YES/NO) |
Yes, where such programs apply, our immigration lawyers can offer assistance. |
| Availability of country-based expat services (YES/NO) | Yes, all our services are tailored to the nationality of the client. |
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Expat services provided to foreign nationals moving to Sweden
We provide tailored immigration services to EU and non-EU citizens moving to Sweden, and among the most sought expat services are:
- assistance in moving to Sweden for employment and business purposes;
- housing services for those who want to rent or buy properties in Sweden;
- guidance in registering with the Swedish authorities for healthcare and taxation;
- support in understanding the regulations that need to be respected upon relocation;
- legal assistance in renewing residence permits with the immigration authorities.
Our immigration lawyer in Sweden is at your service with detailed answers to all your questions, including on how to obtain a residence permit in Sweden.
Assistance in obtaining various visas for Sweden
No matter if you plan to start a business for which you will need an investor visa, or you have obtained an employment contract from a Swedish company, we are here to help you with the immigration steps. First of all, we will make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria for opening a company (relevant management experience and a specific amount of money are required for an investor visa), respectively the salary criteria which allow you to obtain the work visa. Our immigration lawyer in Sweden will carefully guide you through all the requirements and then help you gather the necessary paperwork that leads to a successful application. Most visas can lead to a residence permit or citizenship by investment in Sweden.
We can also assist citizens of other nationalities interested in immigration to Sweden.
Support in filing for temporary residence permits in Sweden
In the past, many of our clients relied on us for assistance in filing for temporary residency in Sweden, which is why this has become one of our most reliable expat services.
Our Swedish immigration lawyers can help with the following:
- guidance in applying for a residence permit that reflects the reason for immigration to Sweden;
- assistance based on the country you come from;
- support in preparing the documents to be filed with the Swedish immigration authorities and advice on how to maintain easy communication with the Swedish consulate/embassy in your home country;
- representation after entering the country.
Specifically, temporary residence permits are issued for several purposes, among which are employment, family reunification, investment. This aspect is important as it will determine the documents you need to prepare to obtain it. This is where our services for expats come in handy, as we offer step-by-step guidance. We will provide a list of the papers you need to prepare and follow up on it to make sure everything is in order before filing.
Secondly, we mentioned above that our Swedish expat services are tailored based on the country you come from. In most cases, non-EU/EEA citizens face most of the difficulties when it comes to moving to Sweden, as they need to go through lengthier procedures. If you are a first-time visitor to this country, you may need an entry visa. Following that, you will also need to undergo medical examination if you want to apply for a job here, for example. These are aspects many clients are not aware of when starting the relocation process. For non-EU/EEA citizens, we also offer support if they move here from EU states.
By working with us, you will obtain professional assistance in Swedish immigration matters to make your relocation as simple as possible.
Assistance in getting permanent residency and citizenship in Sweden
Our expat services in Sweden often expand beyond the initial immigration process, which is why we also offer support when:
- you must renew your stay here;
- file for permanent residency;
- apply for citizenship in Sweden.
After ensuring you meet the mandatory conditions, we will help you prepare the application file.
Housing services for expats in Sweden
Sweden is a small country which could be translated into easiness in finding a place to stay. The country is divided into urban areas, and the most important and largest ones are around the capital city, Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmo, all with populations exceeding 300,000 inhabitants. There are also smaller cities such as Uppsala, Lund and Varberg, for those interested in peaceful areas.
Among the expat services we offer to those immigrating to Sweden are legal assistance in relation to the verification of the real estate, preparation of rental or purchase agreements once a suitable property is found and information about all the formalities to complete once moving in.
If you are interested in immigration to Sweden, you will benefit from customized assistance throughout the entire relocation procedure, including in obtaining Swedish citizenship.
Assistance in obtaining tax identification numbers in Sweden
Moving to Sweden implies enrolling with the healthcare authorities and obtaining insurance, and for this to happen, an expat must first obtain a tax identification number with the tax authorities. There are two types of tax identification numbers (TIN) issued to citizens living in Sweden:
- the first one, the personal identity number, is issued to a person who has been recorded in the Swedish Population Record;
- the second one is the coordination number, which is issued to persons who have not been registered in the Population Record.
Our immigration lawyer in Sweden will help apply for the appropriate TIN by preparing the necessary documents and filing them.
What to consider as an expat in Sweden
Sweden is one of the most appreciated Nordic countries, and despite its small size, it attracts an important portion of the immigrants interested in moving to Europe. Sweden, like any other EU country, has adapted its national migration law to EU directives, however, it also imposes its own regulations on those who want to relocate here.
Foreign citizens who want to immigrate to Sweden must respect and adapt to the regulations of this country, no matter their countries of origin. Before arriving here, our lawyers can offer useful information about rental prices, real estate purchase costs, tax registration and even about the social regulations they need to respect. Also, we can offer information about the accredited language centers for those who want to learn Swedish for the purpose of obtaining citizenship.
Our expat services in Sweden focus on the clients’ needs in order to make the transition easier than when moving here on their own.
If you want to move to Sweden from USA and need advice on how to apply for a specific type of visa, we can help you.
Immigration statistics in Sweden
According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development:
- in 2022, Sweden issued 90,000 long-term and permanent residence permits;
- in 2023, there were 2.1 million foreign-born citizens in Sweden;
- they accounted for 20.3% of the country’s population;
- with respect to their nationalities, 9% were Syrians, 7% were Iraqi, and 6% were Finnish.
If you plan on moving to Sweden and need assistance, you can rely on our services for expats. Contact our immigration lawyers for assistance in obtaining a Swedish residence permit.
