Official sources used in Hemvia
Every task in Hemvia that references authority-specific requirements links back to one of these official sources.
Hemvia provides general informational planning support. It is not legal, immigration, tax, financial or medical advice. Always verify requirements with the relevant official authority.
Skatteverket
Official sourceOfficial entry point for reporting a move to Sweden. Covers the population register, when registration is generally expected (planned stay of one year or more), the "Flytta till Sverige" e-service, and in-person identity checks at state service centres.
Skatteverket
Official sourceEU/EEA-specific registration page: citizens planning to live in Sweden one year or more are generally required to register, based on either own right of residence (working / studying / self-sufficient) or a residence permit as family member.
Skatteverket
Official sourceTax-side orientation for people starting employment in Sweden: identity numbers (personnummer vs. coordination number), tax registration and related employer/employee steps.
Migrationsverket
Official sourceCore free-movement page: EU/EEA citizens may stay up to three months with only a valid passport/national ID; beyond three months, right of residence generally requires working, running a business, studying, or sufficient funds. People with right of residence do not need to contact Migrationsverket.
BankID
Official sourceOfficial prerequisites and sequence for getting BankID: a Swedish personal identity number, being a customer of an issuing bank, and identification with a valid ID document; banks set their own age limits and exact procedures.
1177 (Inera AB)
Official sourceExplains emergency vs. necessary care; people insured in an EU country / Liechtenstein / Switzerland generally pay the same patient fees as people insured in Sweden when showing a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
Försäkringskassan
Official sourceHub for newcomers: social insurance system overview, "Insured in Sweden" (residence-based vs. work-based benefits). States that Försäkringskassan determines eligibility after application.
Skolverket (Utbildningsguiden)
Official sourceParent-facing official page on förskola (ages 1–6): when municipalities must offer a place, 525 free hours/year from the autumn term of the year a child turns three, income-based fees with a national maximum rate, and municipal vs. independent preschools.
Skolverket (Utbildningsguiden)
Official sourceEnglish hub of Skolverket's education guide: preschool, compulsory school (ages 7–16, mandatory, free), upper secondary school, and the education system overview.
Arbetsförmedlingen
Official sourceOfficial English hub: registering as a job seeker, the Platsbanken job bank, CV/application guidance, "Working in Sweden" (rights, obligations, wages), and a dedicated entry for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens seeking work in Sweden (EURES).
Swedish Institute (sweden.se)
Official sourceOverview of ways to learn Swedish: the free municipal beginners' programme (apply via your municipality), workplace language support, EURES Targeted Mobility Scheme funding for EU/EEA/Swiss workers, and language cafés/International Houses.
Skatteverket
Official sourceRegistration page for citizens of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Iceland: registration generally required when planning to live in Sweden one year or more; notification via the "Flytta till Sverige" e-service plus in-person identity check at a state service centre. Required documentation: proof of identity, address details, reason for moving, and family relations. Notably, the page does not require proof of right of residence or a permit — unlike the EU/EEA page.