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Taxation
In Sweden, taxes are almost always withheld at the time of payment. Your employer is obliged to deduct tax from your salary before you are paid. There are some exceptions to the regular tax system, e.g. tax relief for foreign key personnel and a special income tax for non-residents (SINK) if you stay for less than six months. Note, if you come to Sweden on a scholarship that is tax free, you will not be entitled to the same benefits from the...
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Pension
After you retire, your pension will probably come from several different places. If you have worked and lived in Sweden, you will get a national public pension based on the income you paid tax on. You might also have an occupational pension and a private pension scheme. The Pension Pyramid illustrates the various sources of pensions in Sweden. The base is formed by the national retirement pension paid by the Swedish Pensions Agency. Most...
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Social security
Social insurance is an important part of the Swedish social security system. Swedish social insurance covers most people who live or work in Sweden. The social insurance system is administered by the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan). The purpose of the social insurance system is to provide financial security during the various stages of life. It provides financial protection for families and children – for example, for people...
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Culture
Freedom, openness, innovation, strive for sustainability and gender equality; these are some of the words and phrases with which the Swedish society could be described. It’s a society where democracy is giving the people a lot of rights; freedom of expression, practice religion of choice, organize demonstrations, form political parties etc. These rights describe the openness of Sweden and the path to creating an equal society. Read more about...
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Research landscape
There is a sizeable research landscape in the UK, and if you are moving to the UK for the first time you may appreciate a hub you can go to in order to gather information which will aid you in your work and help further your career. The section below is a great starting point for information on universities and other institutions, funding; science in the government; the research base; and international collaborations. Research and Development (R...
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Language courses
Swedish laguage courses English may be the working language at research institutions and it may also be sufficient to use English in everyday life, since most Swedes are reasonably fluent in English. However, good Swedish skills facilitate the start of your new life in Sweden and you may find that learning Swedish will help you to integrate more easily. There is a wide range of Swedish courses available and your employer might even offer you...
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Accommodation
Finding a place to stay will be one of the first issues to look into when you have decided to move to Sweden. Give yourself plenty of time to make all necessary arrangements before leaving your home country. Always check first with the university or company where you will do your research as some of them provide accommodation to their international researchers. There is no national system that handles requests for researcher accommodation, but...
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Entry conditions and visas
Depending on your nationality, entry conditions may apply, such as the need to have an entry visa, a residence permit or work permit. If so, your Swedish host organisation will assist you by providing necessary documents. Nordic citizens Citizens of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Iceland may live and work in Sweden without registering or obtaining a residence permit. If your stay in Sweden will be one year or more, you must generally be entered...
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Working environment in Sweden
Swedish work environment regulations apply to everyone who works in Sweden. The Swedish Work Environment Authority is an authority that has the mandate from the government and the Paliament (Riksdag) to see that laws about work environment and working hours are followed by companies and organisations. On their website you will find more information about e.g: - The Working Hours Act, that contains regulations about how much an employee is...
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Work permit
EU/EEA and Swiss citizens You do not need a work permit or visa. As an EU citizen you have the right to work, study or live in Sweden also without a residence permit.The right of EU citizens to stay in Sweden without a residence permit is called right of residence. You have right of residence if you are employed, self-employed, a student or have sufficient means to support yourself. Non-EU/EEA citizens You do not need a permit to work for less...
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