Staying 1 year or more? Register with Skatteverket (the Swedish Tax Agency), attend a quick ID check, and you’ll get a personal identity number (you’ll need this for almost everything in Sweden).
Staying less than 1 year? Don’t register in the Population Register — but you still must notify Skatteverket. If you work, you’ll get a coordination number instead.
how it's done
Submit your move online then book an in-person ID check (everyone needs one, even kids). Bring your passport(s), proof of Swedish address, and work/family info.
That’s it — 1 form, 1 appointment, done.
Moving here comes with a few admin steps and taxes are just part of that setup, especially if you are earning a salary locally, or even from abroad.
This article pulls together the important information to help make moving to Sweden smoother and less confusing.
Let’s take a deeper dive into this. Start by choosing the situation below, best suited to you.
1 year or more:
- You must register in Sweden
- Tell the Swedish Tax Agency you moved
- You get a personal identity number
- Your name, address, birthday and marital status are saved
less than 1 year:
- Do NOT register in the Population Register
- You still need to tell them you moved
- If you work in Sweden, you need a coordination number (not a personal number)
reporting your move
- Use the “Moving to Sweden (Flytta till Sverige)” online service
- It’s quick and available in English, Swedish and Ukrainian
- You can get help at a service centre if needed
identity check
- Book your appointment ASAP at a service centre once you submit your move notification
- If you applied before arriving, go within 14 days of getting to Sweden
- If you applied after arriving, go within 14 days of submitting your notification
- Everyone needs their own appointment — yes, even kids
- Bring valid ID (like your passport or residence card) plus any other requested documents
- At the appointment, they’ll simply confirm your identity and check your documents
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☐ submit your move notification
- Use the “Moving to Sweden (Flytta till Sverige)” e-service
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☐ book an identity check appointment
- Required for you and any family members moving with you
- Must be done in person after you arrive in Sweden
- Book at a selected Swedish state service centre
Note: If you don’t use the e-service, you can submit your notification at the appointment.
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☐ visit the service centre with the right documentation / info:
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identity
☐ Passport or national ID card
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address details
☐ Full address where you live and sleep
☐ Apartment number (4 digits, if applicable)
☐ Name of the person you’re staying with (if not your own place)
☐ Your name must be on the door or mailbox
Note: No “c/o” addresses allowed
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work situation
☐ Details about your job or work plans in Sweden
☐ Info showing your right of residence
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family information
☐ Details about family members moving with you
That’s it — one form, one appointment and some basic info. Easy.
if your housing is temporary
- Be ready to explain your current living situation
- You may need to update your address later once it’s permanent
- “c/o” addresses are not allowed
This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or investment advice. Tax rules and reporting requirements may change, and you are responsible for ensuring your declarations are correct. For personal advice, consult a qualified tax or financial adviser.
- Make sure the authorities can reach you: Skatteverket may contact you by letter, email, or phone if they need more info. Put your name on your mailbox or door so mail reaches you. If they can’t contact you, your move can’t be processed, and you may not get registered or receive a personal identity number
- Apply for an ID card after registration: Once you’re registered and have a personal identity number, you can apply for a Swedish ID card. You can do this through Skatteverket or the Swedish Police
↗ Moving to Sweden online service (Skatteverket)
↗ Visiting a Swedish tax service centre
↗ Book your ID card or ID check appointment
↗ Passport and National ID card | The Swedish Police Authority