Faiz Khan
@ekhfaiz
Swedish citizen
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About me
Swedish, Single
Speaks English, Hindi, A bit of Swedish
Registration: 23 September 2014
From fixed-term to permanent contract by anria
Hi. I started my job with a 1-year fixed term contract, and got a 1-year work permit in Sweden. After 8 months of employment, my fixed term contract was replaced by a permanent contract, with a salary increase and with same job title and same job ...
If yes, no problems all will go smoothly. Read More
From fixed-term to permanent contract by anria
Hi. I started my job with a 1-year fixed term contract, and got a 1-year work permit in Sweden. After 8 months of employment, my fixed term contract was replaced by a permanent contract, with a salary increase and with same job title and same job ...
Question - does your job have a collective agreement with union? Read More
Residency permanent by Fayzila85
I will never forget the beauty of the nature of the country of Sweden and its kind people. Unfortunately, my residency expired and I was unable to renew it due to the Corona virus, special circumstances, and a medical condition.
@Fayzila85 I think you'll have a hard time because the rules have changed quite a bit. Just on your own, you'll not be able to renew it because of the financial independence requirement and the physical residency requirement.I still hope you have a ... Read More
How can a Non-European find a job in Sweden ? by Moonflower88
Greetings!This place is just the sort of community I’ve been looking for. My name is Cherly Andersen, a Cybersecurity Analyst in the Computer Science field here in Arizona. I’m a Puerto Rican Latina living in the United States with my ...
@Cynic That is very true! There has been a rise in anti-immigrant sentiment in Sweden. Political change in the US has also impacted Sweden's society. ... Read More
Most common scams in Sweden by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Sweden as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
The scams below are quite common. People take cash as a deposit from unsuspecting new immigrants. And then either don't rent out or deduct an outrageous amount after giving them notice in a few weeks for damage to the property.Some tenants also scam ... Read More
Working and EU travel on a Swedish work-permit based residence permit. by 4th.magi
I am assisting a person, currently in Asia, who has got a work contract with a Swedish company who will be sponsoring him for a job in Sweden.I just wanted to post questions here to help him and me understand a few details about the Swedish ...
Can he travel across the Schengen Zone carrying both his national passport (as proof of identity and as a travel document) and residence permit (to show his status as being resident in the Schengen Zone)?He should always carry both when leaving ... Read More
Registering with Swedish authorities before arriving in Sweden by 4th.magi
Further to my earlier question about a person from Asia moving to Sweden on a Swedish work permit, we have had a few further questions of a different nature and I am not aware if the norm of this forum is that these further questions of a different ...
a. No, first thing you do is get personnummer. Everything else is dependent on that.b. You could, but its not have any significance given answer to a is NO.c. Yes, but many banks don't allow it now. In some special case you can, they will avoid it ... Read More
got a Job Offer to migrate to Sweden but I don't have a degree by 50victor
I work on IT.The job offer has also been approved by the union and all that.Neither my future employer nor the company hired to handle the application have asked for any document in regards to my university diploma (I dropped out of college in the ...
It is unlikely that migrationverket will decline your visa application due not having degree. Read More
Moving from Sweden by emiliano.mongelo
Hello folks, I moved from Sweden to Spain and I'm trying to notify Skatteverket about it.They request a form to be sent to:Skatteverkets inläsningscentral FE 2001839 86 Östersund, SwedenHowever, I'm don't understand if FE 2001 is the ...
FE 2001 should be the post box for Tax Agency in Ostersund. Read More
Sweden job seeker visa by salimonolawale
Hello guys, I'm new here. I just applied for Sweden job seeker visa exactly a week ago. What's the duration of getting a feedback or the visa?
@Tilda being Australian, he could have option of working holiday visa also (if less than 30 yrs old). Another option could be sambo visa. Read More
Trying to find someone in Sweden! by visions
Hi there, I'm trying to find someone in Sweden. Unfortunately, I don't know where in Sweden she lives. Can anyone guide me to where I can possibly look?Her name is Elizabeth R***. She is in her late 70's or early 80's. I know she has a ...
@Happyhappy04 It seems this could be a police matter if there is no way to contact him and you feel he is unreasonably out of touch for long enough time.You should contact your local police who shall involve Swedish Police and the matter can be ... Read More
experienced IT professional looking for a job in Sweden by mqr419749
Hi All,I have recently joined this forum. I am planning to apply for Job Seekers Visa and move to Sweden. I am an experienced IT professional looking for a job in Sweden. If anyone of you has started the process, please let me know. There are many ...
@mqr419749Short answers1. Depends, sometimes not needed for job. But it's a mandatory requirement for securing permanent residency now. So you'll need to learn and showcase profiency.2. I don't believe it matters as long as your insurance covers you ... Read More
Moving in with Swedish partner by Olma
Hi everyone!I'm Roma, my boyfriend is Swedish and we're looking to move in together as soon as possible. We've met here in the Philippines this March.Could you please share any advice? Should we go straight for applying for a residence permit as ...
@abigaileex I never said it's impossible, could you point it out where I said that? I just pointed to some realistic considerations. Perhaps read my responses again. Read More
Moving in with Swedish partner by Olma
Hi everyone!I'm Roma, my boyfriend is Swedish and we're looking to move in together as soon as possible. We've met here in the Philippines this March.Could you please share any advice? Should we go straight for applying for a residence permit as ...
@abigaileex OP comes from a high migration risk country. Do you think that is irrelevant & will not factor in? Read More
Salary for 12 years of experience in product development in Sweden. by nimishaj7
Hi, I have recently got an assignment in Sweden with 460000 SEK per anum. This will be my net pay and my company will take care about my home rent and other stuff like school fees for my kid. I am wondering if this is a good deal or not considering ...
@nimishaj7 Everything depends on your lifestyle. Given you don't have to pay rent, I would say it's a fairly decent offer. Please bear in mind compensation in Sweden doesn't get negotiated like it is India. Read More
Getting divorced and married again by joeyson89
Hello im new here.Planning to go to Sweden next month. I want to ask if it’s possible if i get divorce there, ang get marry again. im married in Philippines.
If I'm not wrong Philippines doesn't have divorce concept, your marriage needs to be annulled. It has to happen in Philippines. Perhaps someone from Philippines can help out here. Read More
Moving in with Swedish partner by Olma
Hi everyone!I'm Roma, my boyfriend is Swedish and we're looking to move in together as soon as possible. We've met here in the Philippines this March.Could you please share any advice? Should we go straight for applying for a residence permit as ...
@Olma I believe you have got a fairly good idea now of your situation vs what it should be to get a positive outcome.Migration agency in the new guidelines are very much interested in the financial standing of all concerned in the visa application. ... Read More
Moving in with Swedish partner by Olma
Hi everyone!I'm Roma, my boyfriend is Swedish and we're looking to move in together as soon as possible. We've met here in the Philippines this March.Could you please share any advice? Should we go straight for applying for a residence permit as ...
@Olma Your relationship is not long enough. Your application will likely wait for couple of months before any decision is made. I believe a trip to Sweden might help you but still the relationship has to last for a couple of months to be considered ... Read More
looking for 2 bedroom apartment to sublet by aliceboccia
I am looking for 2 bedroom apartment to sublet starting this summer or fall 2023 in Stockholm for myself and my 6-yr old son. Thank youJennifer
@aliceboccia Which part of Stockholm are you looking? Read More
Working Holiday Permit 30+ by Brooke Seaman
Is there anything similar to the WHP for those over 30? Fit all other requirements, just too old (33)
However one can apply for a visitor visa that is more than 90 days. Read More
Working Holiday Permit 30+ by Brooke Seaman
Is there anything similar to the WHP for those over 30? Fit all other requirements, just too old (33)
Age should be 18-30 years, that is essentially the requirement for WH visa. There is no other visa that is equivalent. This visa is based on a reciprocal agreement between Sweden and Australia. As far as I can make out the agreement doesn't talk ... Read More
Trying to find someone in Sweden! by visions
Hi there, I'm trying to find someone in Sweden. Unfortunately, I don't know where in Sweden she lives. Can anyone guide me to where I can possibly look?Her name is Elizabeth R***. She is in her late 70's or early 80's. I know she has a ...
Hello, If you felt a real connection you should have asked her for contact details. Swedish females are quite open and straight forward, if she didn't ask yours or give hers it's probably for a reason.Anyways this is not as easy as you might think, ... Read More
Residence permit for highly qualified to look for work - Sweden by tinindit
Hi,Anybody know how long will take to get a visa after submitting application for above subject visa category?And what is the best time to come to Stockholm to find a IT job.Thanks,Indrajith
I am not sure if this has got some bearing on the visa decisions but there are several companies that are on a cost reduction path including some big corporate names. ... Read More
switching to a student visa by Maggiep
Hi, I'm from the US and I've been wanting to study in Sweden for a while. The main issue is that I won't receive a decision about my admissions until a month before I will have to go to sweden. I won't have enough time to apply for a residency ...
@Maggiep Students generally get the decision well in time to not miss their study schedule and also settle well before. (This is based on what I know personally.) Read More
Travelling to Sweden with my family of 6 by chibuezepeacemary92
I want to know if their is free education in Sweden for kids, my kids are 9,7,6 and 4 I also want to know the cost of living there because I don't have enough,
@chibuezepeacemary92 I live in Sweden and my understanding is that our taxes collectively pay for children's education. Income taxes and VAT are quite high so one must consider everything and not just "free" education. There are other expenses also ... Read More
Trying to find someone in Sweden by ahmad8957
I'm trying to find a moroccan girl named "Sarah Chourak". She lived in Stockholm with her mother and she is 25 oder 26 years old. We used to know each other but I've lost contact to her long time ago and I can't find her anymore. I can't find her on ...
www.hitta.seIn Sweden, even man can take surname of their wife after marriage so it can change as well. Read More
Work rules Sweeden by Marcos Barroso Escobar
Freelance Contract30 days is the standard for a freelancer?Thanks
I think it depends on the nature of work and requirements. I haven't ever heard of a standard as such probably where you are discussing they want to try you out or have recurring small assignments or nature of work is seasonal. Read More
Time it takes to get a decision for resident permit after interview by sausanmawanda1
Hello members am asking how long does it take to get a decision for your residence permit after going for an interview at the embassy because it has been a month and I haven’t heard from them
Once your interview is done, case information is sent to Swedish Migration agency or migrationsverket. They will take their own time to assess your application. Each case is unique in its own way. Migrationsverket website can give you an average ... Read More
Denied entry by arambedrious
Hi, I hold an Australian passport and citizenship , I have recently traveled to Stockholm for visiting a Swedish friend tryed to help me to find a suitable job at on of his shops but at the arrival in Arlanda airport the immigration denied ...
Hello,This can actually happen depending on what you responded and had planned. Couple of questions here:1. I assume you told the immigration officer that you are coming to "look for work" not that you had a job offer that you have accepted? If the ... Read More
Trying to find someone in Sweden by ahmad8957
I'm trying to find a moroccan girl named "Sarah Chourak". She lived in Stockholm with her mother and she is 25 oder 26 years old. We used to know each other but I've lost contact to her long time ago and I can't find her anymore. I can't find her on ...
@ahmad8957 Perhaps she married and took her spouse last name. Read More
Residence permit for highly qualified to look for work - Sweden by tinindit
Hi,Anybody know how long will take to get a visa after submitting application for above subject visa category?And what is the best time to come to Stockholm to find a IT job.Thanks,Indrajith
Hello, May I give me two cents on this thread. A lot of people are questioning the lead time for visa processing. In my opinion the biggest lead team is in the verification of your submitted documents, if UHR cannot verify your credentials then it's ... Read More
Move in to job offer Sweden by judejayasinghe60
I'm looking for job offer from SwedenI have experienc in South Korea 5 yearsMy current location is QatarI'm good fit for work
Hello,Perhaps if you say a bit about your professional experience, people can try to give some advice or information. Read More
No mention of notice period in rental agreement by Annapurna Hiriyur
Hi all, in my rental agreement the notice period for cancellation of the agreement is not mentioned. Am I still supposed to provide a 3 months notice in advance?How does it work in this case?
If you are a tenant and want to move out you must give 1 month notice unless agreed otherwise. Read More
Allowed to work remotely or freelance while living in Sweden? by eulethaletitia
Hi everyone! I plan on staying in Sweden for 9-12 months next year, beginning in February. From my research, it looks like I won't be able to work with only a residence permit. (I haven't applied for it yet; I know I have to apply asap!) Does this ...
@expatfromlatam You are receiving your residence permit as dependent to your wife as she is the one who has got a job in Sweden. If you want to continue working remotely (given your employer allows it), it should be possible.Regarding the taxation ... Read More
contract canceled without sending back deposit by stevezf
Hi, The day when I should have moved in, My landlord just canceled the contract we have signed a month ago without sending me back my deposit and my prepayment. During the process, I got: a copy of his ID, bank account number, phone number, ...
Hello Steve, I'm just curious to know, what happened in your case? Read More
How Long To Wait For Decision for your Residence Permit application ? by GuestPoster674
Hello everyone, I’d like to know how long it takes to get a decision from the migration agency after being notified you’ve a case officer. I can’t wait to be in Sweden. I can’t sleep during the night. I pray also too. Hoping ...
Typical processing times are mentioned on migrationsverket website and that's just average data based on similar application types. Since each case has it's own facts, it can take more or less time than the average so there isn't any ... Read More
Medical residency in Sweden by isabelle610
Hello everyone. Im a student in medecine in france and in two years I’ll start my medical residency. I would like to make it in Sweden but I saw I need first to have a C1 level in Swedish, is it true or English can be enough ? Maybe some ...
Yes you need swedish language skills. Read More
Finding and contacting my friend by GuestPoster041
Greetings everyone ! I live in Tamilnadu, India .I lost contact with my friend .I would like to contact him as soon as possible.He lives in Strömstad and works in Volvo trucks .He goes by the names Jeyabalan ,Jeyb and balan .His mobile ...
Call him, drop sms or voicemail. Perhaps he just doesn't want to connect or he is busy with his life. Hope for the best! Read More
Finding and contacting my friend by GuestPoster041
Greetings everyone ! I live in Tamilnadu, India .I lost contact with my friend .I would like to contact him as soon as possible.He lives in Strömstad and works in Volvo trucks .He goes by the names Jeyabalan ,Jeyb and balan .His mobile ...
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Planning to move to Sweden by GuestPoster041
Greetings everyone ! I have planned to move to Sweden . As an English speaking Indian what are the job suggestions available for me .I am a fully qualified teacher ,and worked as one for the past 15 years .I have few questions regarding my ...
Another thing maybe worth mentioning, the kind of jobs students take also require Swedish language skills most of the times. Read More
Moving to someone in Sweden & Student permit by zarnash khan
Hi I have a couple of questions. I have gotten admission in Stockholm university in the second round of classes are online till the start of Nov. 1) What are the chances of getting a student permit if I apply now? Also in January, I got married ...
30 credits has nothing to do with spouse visa....from where are you making that conclusion? Finnbo is saying exactly what I said earlier, there is no conversion of visa. If you are on student visa and then during that time you receive spouse's ... Read More
Moving to someone in Sweden & Student permit by zarnash khan
Hi I have a couple of questions. I have gotten admission in Stockholm university in the second round of classes are online till the start of Nov. 1) What are the chances of getting a student permit if I apply now? Also in January, I got married ...
To be honest, everything depends on how straight forward the case is, the lesser the number of variables the easier for migrationsverket to make the decision. People who come from Western world generally have proper documentation and evidence to ... Read More
Moving to someone in Sweden & Student permit by zarnash khan
Hi I have a couple of questions. I have gotten admission in Stockholm university in the second round of classes are online till the start of Nov. 1) What are the chances of getting a student permit if I apply now? Also in January, I got married ...
Let me try to answer your questions according to my understanding: 1. If you get selected by a university, you'll probably get a student visa. So your student visa will be valid nearly from the time when your course starts. Whom you are married ... Read More
Booking parking space for moving company by Globalanders
Good morning! In some countries, you have to book a parking space for the truck of the moving company a few weeks in advance. This space (close to one's home) is then booked for the day of the move. Is this possible in Stockholm, and how does ...
In case the "road" is inside of a "bostadsrättsförening" or housing association, you can also seek help for parking despense via them. Read More
Finding a job by nickglendenning
Hello all! My name is Nicholas. I'm having trouble acquiring a job in sweden. I've applied to like 10 places in the last week and have turned in my resume to a few job boards and temp agencies... I even tried staying up late to call some ...
My guess is that your CV probably do not indicate that your are licensed to work with forklifts as per requirements for that job in Sweden. Read More
Finding a job by nickglendenning
Hello all! My name is Nicholas. I'm having trouble acquiring a job in sweden. I've applied to like 10 places in the last week and have turned in my resume to a few job boards and temp agencies... I even tried staying up late to call some ...
I talked to a friend about this and he told me hiring a person to work on forklift in Sweden without license/certification can result in a fine of 450000 kronor for employer. Read More
Finding a job by nickglendenning
Hello all! My name is Nicholas. I'm having trouble acquiring a job in sweden. I've applied to like 10 places in the last week and have turned in my resume to a few job boards and temp agencies... I even tried staying up late to call some ...
As far as I know, forklift license is needed here in Sweden and there are two types of such license. Read More
Finding a job by nickglendenning
Hello all! My name is Nicholas. I'm having trouble acquiring a job in sweden. I've applied to like 10 places in the last week and have turned in my resume to a few job boards and temp agencies... I even tried staying up late to call some ...
Isn't your girlfriend helping you? She should be able to inquire on your behalf! Read More
Personnummer for EU wife of Swedish citizen? by lexiephoenix
Hi, I have been living with my Swedish husband for 2 years in Sweden. We got married recently here. I was not able to get a personnummer so far as it was impossible to me to get the 1-year health cover, and due to multiple reasons I can't get a ...
https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/EU-citizens-and-long-term-residents/Residence-permit-for-EU-citizens.html Read this above link and your doubts will be resolved. You have to apply at Migrationsverket. Read More
holding a long term visa from czech republic and filipino citizen by akosiblumey
hello gpood day everyone! i would like to ask some few questions here .. i am a filipino citizen and i am now in czech republic working and my current visa status is long term visa which is 2 yrs only. ,now my questiion is, would it be possible ...
Hello there! If you envision yourself to be in Europe or any other country for a long term (leading to permanent residence or citizenship), I would recommend you to not get caught up in any short term gains and play by the book. But adding on, ... Read More
Married to a swedish citizen. Residence permit by Egyptienneaimelafrance
Hello everyone Having any insights on this would help me a lot :) My husband has filed for my residence permit and has fullfilled all the requirements But Sweden keeps refusing me (we are both highly educated active in the society people) He says ...
However unfortunate your situation might be, this is not a feedback forum for migrationsverket. Nor I or anyone else can give you any useful input based on your emotional outpour because factually the input is zero. I don't know what more to say ... Read More
Married to a swedish citizen. Residence permit by Egyptienneaimelafrance
Hello everyone Having any insights on this would help me a lot :) My husband has filed for my residence permit and has fullfilled all the requirements But Sweden keeps refusing me (we are both highly educated active in the society people) He says ...
Appealing is the only process unfortunately. Please consider that the decisions are based on certain rules and facts. It's not that they are making arbitrary decisions because they are having fun doing it. It can be hard on your end but that ... Read More
Married to a swedish citizen. Residence permit by Egyptienneaimelafrance
Hello everyone Having any insights on this would help me a lot :) My husband has filed for my residence permit and has fullfilled all the requirements But Sweden keeps refusing me (we are both highly educated active in the society people) He says ...
Migrationverket is not really a service provider, it's an authority that makes decisions. Decisions do not mean customers should be satisfied and happy all the time which is usually the goal of a service provider. That said, yes, their way of ... Read More
Permanent resident permit by Beaty Me
Hey I married my husband before 6years ago and I move to Sweden September 2017,we lived together for the last 3and half years and I was applied for my permanent resident but migrationverket said they need interview and we had interviewed last ...
No technically they won't deport you at the moment. I think they'll investigate the case and if found that marriage was done for some other motives, than relationship, there can be problems. Read More
Work permit rejection by Alireza Hedayati
Hello, I have some questions regarding the decision that has been made by migrationsverket about my work permit application. I am the main applicant and my spouse is co-applicant. My case was rejected recently. The reason of rejection is the ...
Just my thoughts over one thing, several countries check if you were denied visa (that includes from another country) and if you are not truthful about it in disclosure, it can come to haunt you seriously when the discovery is made, not saying that ... Read More
Swedish citizenship by Bara Subé
how can i get the sweetish Swedish nationality ?
Another thing that will come into effect very soon is the language requirement, so it's a good thing to know. It applies to permanent residence as well as citizenship. The news is already in public domain regarding this, they plan to introduce ... Read More
Change of citizenship while on Australian PR visa by ekhfaiz
Hello, I wonder if anyone has been in a situation where they have changed their citizenship while having Australian PR on their previous passport. If there are any problems in transferring the PR to the new country passport? Regards Faiz
Australia allows dual citizenship so why would they look down on this? Yes there is a very good reason for this situation. Read More
Accommodation for a couple of months by Fisher205
Hi Expat.com buddies. I am new in Stockholm, currently living with at my friends place. I have a question: If i want to live central, or at least walking distance from the center of Stockholm, where can you recommend? Not for more than a couple ...
You can try https://www.forenom.com/sv/lagenhetshotell/stockholm Read More
Accommodation for a couple of months by Fisher205
Hi Expat.com buddies. I am new in Stockholm, currently living with at my friends place. I have a question: If i want to live central, or at least walking distance from the center of Stockholm, where can you recommend? Not for more than a couple ...
You can hire cleaning services at wherever you live. There are many services for that, you can hire by hour and schedule them as per your requirement. https://anneblom.se https://www.hjalphemma.se There are serviced apartments also. Hire a place ... Read More
Finances as a EU student by thaaismunizz
Hello, everyone. My name is Thais, I'm Brazilian and I'm currently waiting for my Portuguese citizenship to be approved. I would like to do my bachelor in History abroad, but unfortunately I can't count with my parent's financial ...
If you have secured admission in a university, you'll be able to apply a visa for studies. https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Studying-and-researching-in-Sweden.html If you want to specifically know about foreign ... Read More
Change of citizenship while on Australian PR visa
Hello, I wonder if anyone has been in a situation where they have changed their citizenship while having Australian PR on their previous passport. If there are any problems in transferring the PR to the new country passport? Regards Faiz Read More
Need to find a friend by Alanany1
Helol, my name is Alana. I’m from NYC. I’ve been living in The Netherlands for the past year. About 5 years ago my best friend moved back to Sweden and we lost contact. I’ve tried finding her on social media but I haven’t had ...
Earlier you have mentioned the name as Ellis. Well it seems there is a woman by the name Nadiya Elia in similar age group as you are looking for and lives in southern part of Stockholm. Read More
Need to find a friend by Alanany1
Helol, my name is Alana. I’m from NYC. I’ve been living in The Netherlands for the past year. About 5 years ago my best friend moved back to Sweden and we lost contact. I’ve tried finding her on social media but I haven’t had ...
Hello, I can't find anyone with that name from the people database services. Is she registered Swedish citizen? maybe moved again? Its possible she changed her name (marriage, partner etc)? Read More
Experience applying for partner visa while already in Sweden? by sarahLorraine
I'm currently in Sweden on a working visa and have been living with my partner, whom I met whilst I was here, and I was thinking about changing to a partner visa as it allows me more flexibility. Have anyone had any experience in changing from a ...
Interesting, seems they have removed the 3 yrs clause for cohibiting partners recently. I cant find that on migrationverket site anymore. Read More
Experience applying for partner visa while already in Sweden? by sarahLorraine
I'm currently in Sweden on a working visa and have been living with my partner, whom I met whilst I was here, and I was thinking about changing to a partner visa as it allows me more flexibility. Have anyone had any experience in changing from a ...
Then after another year you'll easily get the permanent resident visa. Cohibiting 3 yrs with your swedish partner will get you the citizenship.....so you can calculate your options. I think the one you want to take is more time consuming. Read More
Experience applying for partner visa while already in Sweden? by sarahLorraine
I'm currently in Sweden on a working visa and have been living with my partner, whom I met whilst I was here, and I was thinking about changing to a partner visa as it allows me more flexibility. Have anyone had any experience in changing from a ...
Interesting situation I dont know the right answer but based on my understanding, you can't apply for a new resident permit before 6 months of ending of your current permit. What I know of, sambo visa takes a really long time and you have to ... Read More
Experience applying for partner visa while already in Sweden? by sarahLorraine
I'm currently in Sweden on a working visa and have been living with my partner, whom I met whilst I was here, and I was thinking about changing to a partner visa as it allows me more flexibility. Have anyone had any experience in changing from a ...
How does that allow you more flexibility? A partner visa is also a resident visa. Read More
Can I convert tourist visa to work visa in sweden by Ayomutu
I'm from nigeria living in nigeria I'm planning to move to sweden and really want to know if is possible to change my status as tourist visa to work visa after I land in sweden thank you all
No, you cant don't it. Read More
New to Stockholm, Sweden by GuestPoster675
Hey expats~ I moved to Stockholm on 1st of July for my job (Game Studio), and I am now working and spending my time here :) Is there anyone who wants to have Korean friend? (I am Korean btw) Let's have coffee chat or anything to get to know ...
It's been a nice sunny weekend in Stockholm :) How are you doing? Read More
New to Stockholm, Sweden by GuestPoster675
Hey expats~ I moved to Stockholm on 1st of July for my job (Game Studio), and I am now working and spending my time here :) Is there anyone who wants to have Korean friend? (I am Korean btw) Let's have coffee chat or anything to get to know ...
Hello :) I wouldn't mind to make a new friend :) Read More
American applying for residency permit from within Sweden by Grevina
Hi..I’m a U.S. citizen married (23 years) to a Swedish citizen. After living in California for 20 years, we moved to Sweden. My family came first and I waited to get my residency permit but after 9 months with no answer, I came here to visit ...
A lot of special considerations have been in place due to pandemic. Several people working in my office were supposed to return to India as their visas were expiring and then came the pandemic. I have not seen anyone of them being told to leave the ... Read More
Recycling and Waste Management in Sweden by Meelsakkie
Hej Everyone Having browsed through majority of past 2 years' topics to avoid duplication, however I could not find information on the Swedish social/community system implements recycling. Herewith I'm referring to the recycling of normal ...
One interesting insight is that Sweden in past years has successfully recycled upto 99% of waste. If I remember correctly it was about 96% last year. Read More
Trying to find a long lost friend in sweden by poshpipa
Hi, I'm trying to find a friend I don't know anything about for the last 23 years! His name is David Johansson, we was born on 24.05.1979 (so he's 41 years old), he's from Gothenburg (vastra frolunda). He's the older son of Ake and Gunilla ...
If you factor in Åke in the name one gentleman would seem to be a close match, but the date of birth seems not to match. Just as Finnbo said probably he is no longer registered in Sweden and moved to another country. Read More
Help with a problem with an apartment, such as reporting illegal rent by MartaKira
I spent 3 months in an apartment they couldn't rent, it was illegal and the conditions were very bad. I paid more than I should have, they were subletting by the looks of it and the owner rented it to me with all the stuff there. I rented by ...
However few questions, How do you conclude that your payment was more that what you should have? (Paid something directly to owner in cash?) what does the "owner" say about your complaints? Have you offered him/her a chance to settle the ... Read More
Help with a problem with an apartment, such as reporting illegal rent by MartaKira
I spent 3 months in an apartment they couldn't rent, it was illegal and the conditions were very bad. I paid more than I should have, they were subletting by the looks of it and the owner rented it to me with all the stuff there. I rented by ...
Well airbnb is entirely different thing compared to rental agreements. But you can complain in a few different ways. https://www.domstol.se/amnen/hyra-bostadsratt-och-arrende/ The above link is for court cases for renting disputes. Anyway you ... Read More
Job and accommodation
The best way possible for you is to go to skatteverket and discuss your case with support personnel. Dont fight but request genuinely by explaining the problems you are facing due to lack of coordination or personnummer whichever is applicable in ... Read More
Social Media in Sweden
Yes social media is used a lot but mostly Swedish. Swedish is the primary language doesn't matter the age. Read More
Experience buying / selling Bitcoin in Sweden? TAXES ? by Funktie
Hi! me and my girlfriend are moving to Stockholm. As a crypto enthusiasts and millennial we would like to buy some cryptocurrencies.. bitcoin etc.. Now we have few questions and we will be very glad if anybody can help us answer. 1. Do we have to ...
I assume you are talking two different things now. My interpretation of "everyday stuff" is of groceries and consumable items at home. The answer to which is, I'm not aware of any business/shop that accepts crypto currencies. You ... Read More
Experience buying / selling Bitcoin in Sweden? TAXES ? by Funktie
Hi! me and my girlfriend are moving to Stockholm. As a crypto enthusiasts and millennial we would like to buy some cryptocurrencies.. bitcoin etc.. Now we have few questions and we will be very glad if anybody can help us answer. 1. Do we have to ...
No only select businesses accept bitcoins or any other cryptocurrency. Read More
Residence permit for sweden for infant by Kit2singh
Hi, me and my husband have applied for residence permit of our new born baby in october 2019. We both hold work permits. How long will it take to get the decision. We are from india.
Don't take it negatively, your reason to expedite most likely will work against you. You might be seen as reckless parents who want to expose an infant to sick adult. Consider you too catch measles then who is going to take care of infant? Read More
Job Opportunities for Immigrants in Sweden
There is no special advantage if you speak English because most people understand English well. But that said it has no special advantages because Swedish is the primary language. Read More
Filipinos migrating to Sweden
You can fly in from anywhere as long as you have a valid entry visa. Read More
Residence permission to live as a "zambo" with my boyfriend in Sweden by GuestPoster2
Hello everyone in the group!!! 🤗 My boyfriend is Swedish and I am Colombian! We want to move together in Stockholm, but we have some questions that hopefully you can help us to clarify about the application for the residence permission. We ...
Yes it depends because each country and person have their own set of documentation. Then there are specifics to your relationship, then your and your partner status related information. Plus there are other considerations for high risk countries. ... Read More
Residence permission to live as a "zambo" with my boyfriend in Sweden by GuestPoster2
Hello everyone in the group!!! 🤗 My boyfriend is Swedish and I am Colombian! We want to move together in Stockholm, but we have some questions that hopefully you can help us to clarify about the application for the residence permission. We ...
I read you post and it gave me an impression that you haven't bothered to refer to migrationverket website or the posts on this forum. The term is "sambo" and you'll find a lot information on this website pertaining to your kind ... Read More
applying for residency permit for the second time
If its recent event that his ex got refused, it'll impact your case. And also if the reasons for refusal are related to his socio/economic situation in Sweden (if they haven't changed) its likely that your case will be a negative result too. Read More
Job Opportunities for Immigrants in Sweden
Hello, I think accounting needs knowledge of local rules/standards to a certain extent. That's why many countries have certification bodies for accountants. Do you think being from the Philippines you'll have that knowledge? My own ... Read More
Second hand car adviser / checker / mechanic? by praguetostockholm
Not sure what they are actually called, but does anyone know of an individual (like car mechanic) in/near Stockholm who offers the service of finding a good (uncrashed) second-hand car. Someone you either give them the list of cars you are ...
For car dealers, I would suggest to go to Riddermark Bil. It's quite big chain for buy/selling second hand cars. They have a comprehensive checklist and some warranties also. You can filter out cars of your choice from their website. Bargaining ... Read More
Second hand car adviser / checker / mechanic? by praguetostockholm
Not sure what they are actually called, but does anyone know of an individual (like car mechanic) in/near Stockholm who offers the service of finding a good (uncrashed) second-hand car. Someone you either give them the list of cars you are ...
Its actually very easy to get a second hand car in Sweden, if you have a swedish driving license. It hardly takes 5 mins to get the transaction done. Links given by Finnbo are really good ones. I'll supply one ... Read More
Jobs in Gothenburg for English Speakers by StuD
Hello all, I am moving to Gothenburg at the end of August and will be looking for work. I am willing to do anything be it cleaning, bar work, etc but my Swedish is very limited at the moment so being realistic I am willing to do ANYTHING! Currently ...
Is food truck a legally registered business entity and pays its taxes? If yes then you can, if no you can't. Read More
SWEDEN TOURIST VISA by Avaavaava
HI im ava, i just wanna ask about tourist visa, it is possible for me visit my bf in sweden even my status in philippines is still married but i am separated for 10 years now. i have 1 child 12years old now, my bf and i met once and we planning that ...
@Ava: Here there are two things. First your status as being married. Your visa will require certain amount of paperwork, if your supporting documents say you are married then you are not single. You should have supporting documentation for ... Read More
Payment methods in Sweden by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youre settled in Sweden, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
Sweden is a highly cashless country. Most small businesses even small food truck vendors take money by electronic methods like cards. There is popular phone based app called "Swish". People use Swish money to friends family or even ... Read More
Living in a motorhome
I have met someone who used to work in construction and was living in a motorhome around Stockholm. There are some places in Haninge and VasterHaninge like that and there could be a possibility of electrical connection. But that said I have not ... Read More
Moving to Sweden by ssnk
Hi, I have been offered a salary of 42000 sek per month before taxes in Stockholm. I am a software Engineer, not married as of yet. Could someone please specify if this would be sufficient. Also how much would I be able to save from it. Thanks!
It is good enough as long as you know where you are spending. Its upto oneself to decide their own spending patterns and priorities. But this is good enough to live by yourself. You dont have to live in Kungsängen which is a bit off the main ... Read More
Looking for a swedish friend
Hej Erika, Lucky you only 4hrs of work, it's like semester all the time! Read More
Visiting visa got denied by MarieFrancis
Hi My name is Marie and I apply last June 3 2019 in VFS cebu for a schengen visa and they submitted it in bangkok Swedish embassy because since may 1 2019 they are the one handling all the visa requests in the Philippines. And today i got my ...
Basically your paperwork is pointing that you are in a shaky condition and its possible you might end up in a situation where you cant support yourself financially on this trip. Read More