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Before you move
Most people start planning three to six months ahead. Here is what to sort out first.
- Check your passport is valid
- Collect your certificates
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate, if you have one
- Save copies of everything
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- Apply online
- Book an appointment
- Wait for the decision
Moving to Sweden was easier once I made a checklist and did one thing per week.
A reader from Gothenburg
Typical costs
| Item | Monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (one bedroom) | Sample figure |
| Groceries | Sample figure |
| Transport card | Sample figure |

Questions
Do I need a personnummer?
Yes, for most everyday things like banking and healthcare.
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