Prepare your documents

When you arrive in Sweden, you and all the members of your family must have certain documents with you.

• A valid passport and ID card from your country of origin
• A valid work or residence permit
• A marriage or domestic partnership certificate for an accompanying partner
• A birth certificate for each accompanying child

Other documents you should consider bringing:

• Doctor or dentist files
• Academic transcripts
• Superannuation or pension documents
• Reference letters from former employees and landlords
• Proof or a letter showing that child benefits in your home country have ended