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Minimum Rental Periods
The minimum rental agreement period is typically 1 year.
Required Documents for Signing a Lease
Typical documents required to sign a lease are a valid passport and proof of employment.
Standard Security Deposit
The security deposit is equivalent to 1-3 months rent.
Local Norm for Returning the Security Deposit
The security deposit is returned after completion of inventory, inspection of outstanding refurbishments, and cleaning.
Outstanding payments for utilities, water, electricity, and repairs will be deducted if necessary.
Rental Commission
Payment of Rental Commission
Accepted Method of Payment
School Fees
Typical private school fees include:
• Tuition fees – 3700-11500 SEK per month
• Enrollment fee up to 35000 SEK
Swedish public school are free of charge.
Accepted Method of Payment
Bank transfer is the preferred method of payment.
Residency Requirements
When you move to Sweden you may want or need to establish residency. Requirements may include:
EU Citizens
• Tax office registration
• Residence and work permit
• Obtain Swedish National ID Number
• Obtain a tax card
• Swedish Social insurance application
Non-EU Citizens
• Tax office registration
• Obtain Swedish National ID Number
• Obtain a tax card
• Swedish Social insurance application
It is advisable to connect with a local expert to identify any additional requirements and advise on support available to assist in meeting the local requirements.
Requirements
A foreign driver’s license issued in a country outside the EEA is not valid in Sweden if you have been registered in Sweden for more than a year. As long as you are not registered in Sweden, there is no time limit for how long you are allowed to drive in the country utilizing a foreign driver’s license. If you have a foreign driver’s license issued in an country within the EEA you may continue driving as long as the driver’s license is still valid.
Required Documents
In order to open a bank account, you may be asked for:
• Valid Passport
• Valid Residence permit card
• Employment Contract
Time Required
Typically, opening a bank account can be completed same day.
Additional Notes
If you are from a country outside the European Union, you can only open an account once you have your Swedish ID-card in your possession..