Start here: first steps when you are new in Stockholm
Postat: 2026-07-07 23:57
Welcome.
If you are new in Stockholm, start with the basics.
First steps:
1. Check what registration rules apply to you.
2. Find out whether you need a personnummer or coordination number.
3. Keep copies of your rental contract, work contract, study documents and identification.
4. Check your healthcare and insurance situation.
5. Get clear information from official sources before making important decisions.
Useful official sources:
Skatteverket - moving to Sweden
https://www.skatteverket.se/movingtosweden
Försäkringskassan - moving to, working, studying or newly arrived in Sweden
https://www.forsakringskassan.se/english/moving-to-working-studying-or-newly-arrived-in-sweden
1177 Stockholm - healthcare information
https://www.1177.se/en/Stockholm/
Konsumenternas - independent guidance on insurance, banking and pensions
https://www.konsumenternas.se/
Forum discussions are useful for practical experience, but official rules can change and personal circumstances differ.
For legal status, registration, healthcare rights, tax, insurance, money or benefits, always check the relevant official source before making decisions.
If you are new in Stockholm, start with the basics.
First steps:
1. Check what registration rules apply to you.
2. Find out whether you need a personnummer or coordination number.
3. Keep copies of your rental contract, work contract, study documents and identification.
4. Check your healthcare and insurance situation.
5. Get clear information from official sources before making important decisions.
Useful official sources:
Skatteverket - moving to Sweden
https://www.skatteverket.se/movingtosweden
Försäkringskassan - moving to, working, studying or newly arrived in Sweden
https://www.forsakringskassan.se/english/moving-to-working-studying-or-newly-arrived-in-sweden
1177 Stockholm - healthcare information
https://www.1177.se/en/Stockholm/
Konsumenternas - independent guidance on insurance, banking and pensions
https://www.konsumenternas.se/
Forum discussions are useful for practical experience, but official rules can change and personal circumstances differ.
For legal status, registration, healthcare rights, tax, insurance, money or benefits, always check the relevant official source before making decisions.