Your guide to moving to, living, working and studying in Gothenburg and West Sweden
Welcome to Gothenburg and West Sweden, one of Europe’s most innovative regions, where green spaces and a stunning coastline are never far away. You’ve made a great choice!
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Moving to
Everything you need to know and consider before moving to Gothenburg and West Sweden
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Residence and work permits
Sweden has a range of permit options and the process varies depending on where you are from and the purpose of your stay...
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Find a job (pre-arrival)
West Sweden is home to global companies such as Volvo, AstraZeneca, SKF and Nudie Jeans, world-class universities and in...
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Preschools and schools
If you have children, finding a good preschool or school will be a priority. Here you will find information on the Swedi...
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Setting up
What you need to know to get set up and settled as quickly and easily as possible
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Register with authorities
One of the first things you will have to do after arriving in Sweden is to register with a few government authorities....
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Find a home
Finding a place to call home is an important part of settling into a new country. Here you will find information on the ...
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Set up a Swedish bank account
Unless your stay in Sweden is only going to be short, you should open a Swedish bank account. It will save you money on ...
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Living
From building a social life to dealing with everyday matters - we’ve gathered the information you need to thrive in your private life
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Socialising and networking
As a new arrival in Sweden your social network is probably quite limited, but there are lots of opportunities to meet ne...
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Healthcare
Sweden has a world class healthcare system which is generally very affordable for the patient. Should you happen to fall...
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Driving in Sweden
If you have a valid driving licence from another country, it may be valid in Sweden. The conditions vary, however, depen...
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Working
In Gothenburg and West Sweden you'll discover attractive job opportunities, excellent working conditions and an exciting environment for doing business
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Find a job (post-arrival)
West Sweden is home to global companies such as Volvo, AstraZeneca, SKF and Nudie Jeans, world-class universities and in...
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Start a business
West Sweden is one of the country’s fastest growing regions for new startups. If you have an idea or have noticed a gap ...
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Workers' rights and conditions
As a worker in Sweden you can expect strong workers’ rights and attractive employment conditions....
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Upcoming events
Shape your career in Gothenburg - A programme to help create your professional success
Are you an accompanying partner and are newly arrived in Gothenburg? We offer a training programme that will help you continue your career here in Swe...
Sweden and Swedish culture
For those who are new in Sweden and interested to learn about Swedish values and social norms. We will guide and inspire you to get a better understan...
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The region
This is West Sweden. Read about our cities.
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Borås
Borås is the second largest municipality in West Sweden. With 105,000 inhabitants, it is a city that has a lot to offer....
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Gothenburg
This city has that rare thing: a big city feel with the enormous advantage of comfortable distances, it also has a bustl...
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Skövde
Skövde is a growing municipality, with 53,000 residents. The municipality is surrounded by great natural beauty and also...
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Trollhättan
Trollhättan is located on the river Göta älv, of the Trollhättan Falls fame with a 54,000 population. It is a city surr...
The City of Gothenburg's official film about the city now - and its future.
Companies in Gothenburg are looking for talent from all parts of the world to join the development of self-driving and connected vehicles. Check out more on movetogothenburg-automotive.rekry.se/
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For employers
Get tips on what you can do to attract and retain global talent to and in Gothenburg, West Sweden.
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Why should you recruit global talent?
Global Mobility is a great advantage available to companies to strengthen their operations by drawing on a diverse pool ...
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What help can you get?
There are many sources to turn to for help in case you have trouble getting started or you get stuck. Move to Gothenburg...
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Toolbox
Useful information and materials you can use and refer to, during the course of your global talent attraction and retent...
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Related sites
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Visit Gothenburg
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Study in Gothenburg
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Invest in Gothenburg
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Come work with us - Automotive