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WEBSweden.se is the official website of Sweden – your source for facts and inspiration about the land of green ideas and millions of trees.
Key facts about Sweden
WEBMay 22, 2024 · The Swedish parliament building to the right. Photo: Ola Ericson/imagebank.sweden.se Sweden's government. Sweden is a democracy and a monarchy. The Swedish Constitution and its four fundamental laws …
Finding a job in Sweden | sweden.se
WEBJan 15, 2024 · Finding a job in a sector looking for talent. The Swedish Migration Agency together with the Public Employment Service regularly put together a list of occupations that are in high demand in Sweden, the labour shortage list (pdf, only in Swedish). Check it out – because if an employer offers you a job in a highly demanded occupation (i.e. one on this list), you can apply for a work permit ...
Obtaining a work permit in Sweden | sweden.se
WEBApr 29, 2024 · Normally, the application is done online, and this is the process, in brief: First, you must have obtained an employment contract. Your employer must have advertised the job in Sweden and the EU/EEA and Switzerland for at least ten days before the employment contract was entered into. Second, …
Moving to Sweden in 10 steps
WEBFeb 1, 2023 · Here are 10 things to take care of when you move to Sweden – chronologically. 1. Get a residence permit. This is almost always step one when moving to Sweden. Sweden’s Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) handles issues relating to immigration, visas, permits and citizenship. Maybe you already secured the necessary residence permit required ...
Taxes in Sweden | sweden.se
WEBMay 23, 2024 · This tax rate varies depending on the local authority and ranges, roughly, from 29 to 35 per cent. Sweden's average local tax rate is around 33 per cent. Earners above a certain income threshold set by the Tax Agency (link in Swedish) pay an additional 20 per cent state tax. Taxes in Sweden include a …
History of Sweden – more than Vikings | Official site of Sweden
WEBJul 18, 2024 · We'll start this journey through the history of Sweden in the period of 8,000 BC to 6,000 BC. This is when Sweden as a whole became populated by people who lived by hunting, gathering and fishing, and who used simple stone tools. Dwelling places and graves dating from the Stone Age, lasting until about …
Healthcare in Sweden | sweden.se
WEBMar 12, 2024 · Costs for health and medical care as a percentage of Sweden’s gross domestic product (GDP) is fairly stable and on par with most other European countries. Costs for healthcare in Sweden usually represent around 11 per cent of GDP. The bulk of health and medical costs in Sweden are paid for by regional and municipal taxes.
Elderly care in Sweden
WEBJan 19, 2024 · Sweden’s elderly care system aims to help people live independent lives. Health and social care for the elderly are important parts of Swedish welfare policy. Of Sweden’s 10.5 million inhabitants, 20 per cent have passed the standard retirement age of 65. This number is projected to rise to 23 per cent by 2040.
Sweden and sustainability | sweden.se
WEBAug 10, 2024 · More than 60 per cent of Sweden's electricity comes from renewable sources. 2023. Sweden ranked second in the Global Innovation Index. 2030. Goal: The Swedish transport sector is fossil-free. 2045. Goal: Sweden is fossil-free and, thus, climate-neutral. Last updated on 10 August 2024. Share with your friends.