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Work in Sweden

What it’s like to work in Sweden

A space where great ideas grow

What it’s like to work in Sweden

A space where great ideas grow

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From India to Sweden’s vehicle tech frontier

From South Africa to the cutting edge of supercar engineering

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From across the world to Sweden’s green industry

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From Germany to shaping the future of AI

Step by step: moving to Sweden for work

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What to know before you start

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1. Finding a job

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2. Applying for a work permit

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3: Finding a home

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4: Register with the Swedish Tax Agency

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6. Getting a Swedish ID card

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7. Starting a bank account

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8. Start working

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9. Settling in

The Swedish way of working

Work–life balance

Culture of trust and support

Equal opportunities

Opportunities to thrive

Research and innovation at the forefront

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World class science

From research to unicorns

Companies driving the green transition

A global hub for life science

Life beyond the workplace

Making Sweden your home

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Why Sweden stands out

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Sweden ranks second in sustainability in the Nation Brands Index 2024

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Second in The Economist's Glass Ceiling Index 2024

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Second in the Global Innovation Index 2024

First for Quality of life in the Best Countries Survey 2023

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