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Plan Your Swedish Chapter

Prepare for your arrival and studies. Housing, residence registration, documents, finances, and more.

Housing Application

Immediately After Acceptance·Active now

Apply for student housing as soon as you receive your acceptance letter. Waiting lists can be 6-12 months.

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Population Registration (if staying 1+ year)

Within First Month·Upcoming

EU/EEA citizens don't need a permit or Migration Agency contact - if your studies last a year or more, register with Skatteverket (Tax Agency) instead to get a personnummer.

Unlock to see all tasks and guidance for the Population Registration (if staying 1+ year) phase.

Financial Preparation

2-3 Months Before Arrival·Upcoming

Ensure you have sufficient funds and prepare for opening a Swedish bank account. Budget for rent and living costs - there's no fixed published amount for EU/EEA right of residence, unlike the non-EU maintenance requirement.

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Pre-Departure Preparation

1 Month Before Arrival·Upcoming

Final preparations before your move to Sweden.

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Plan Checklist

By the time you finish the Plan phase, you should have housing applications in progress, registration underway, and your documents and finances in order. Use this checklist to confirm you're ready before departure.

Complete checklist to confirm you're fully prepared - housing, registration, documents, and finances - before departure.

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