looking to work and live in sweden

Hi Kevin!

Welcome to Expat.com!

Armand

hi my name is Poul currently i m staying in Cyprus with my wife and a doughter. i m non EU citizen and my wife is EU citizen. we want to move in sweden. i dont know nobody there can somebody guide me about sweden. how to find easily work what is basic salary is there. where to find cheap apartment. what kind of rules have to start the work. pls                                         my tel nr is. 00357 96790333

Hello poul.

Welcome to Expat.com

In which sector are you looking for a job?

You may in the meantime browse the other threads on the Sweden Forum for more visibility.

Thanks.

Karen

Moving to Sweden is not that easy and its a long proess. i wouldnt advise against it however here are a few things that may help.

1: Get your personal number ASAP you NEED this for everything so apply. You also need to go to the immigration centre to sign in and say you are living in Sweden. They issue you with a card. You need this to get a personal number however apply for both and the tax office will eventually ask you for this card.

2: Before you leave make sure you learn Swedish. I know everyone here speaks English but the chances of getting a job without it are unlikely. Im still looking for work and have been here since June.

3: After you get you personal number apply for your SFI Swedish for immigrants course if you are not already fluent. Its free however you could be waiting 6weeks for a reply.You are better off getting the ball rolling.

4: To set up a bank account you need a Swedish ID you cant get this without your personal number.

5: Housing. I was lucky by boyfriends Swedish so he had points accumulated for an apartment. You have to wait in a queue for accom.

These are all the things I wish I knew before I came. I would say the language is most important when it comes to work. Its a gorgeous country and once set up youll fly it, it just takes time. FYI the off license closes at 3pm on a Sat WTF!!

oh also if you are on he dole at home look into getting it transfered here.

thx karen i work in sloughter house 7 year also 3 year in biogas plant as a operator. work in constraction area about 1 year and i have i n half year in my country metal fitter experience and i can make all experience letter also. can you u tell how to find easily apartment and which site using to learn fast swedish language... thx