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Setting up

All you need to know to get set up and settled as quickly and easily as possible

Johannes Berner/Göteborg & Co

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The guide - setting up

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....
Start learning Swedish

Swedes are renowned for their strong English language skills, and you can get by only knowing English. At the same time,...
Mobile phones, internet and TV

Mobile phones and internet are often among the first things to arrange when moving to a new country....
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 ...
Get insured

Whether it’s for you, your income or your belongings, insurance is something you should consider when setting up in Swed...
Top tips for getting settled

Here we have gathered top insider tips from local experts and internationals to help you once you have arrived in Gothen...

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Upcoming events

Sep

2021

Your Development

Workshop

08 Sep - 22 Sep

Your Development is a group career counselling program that is appropriate for everyone, no matter if you are an experienced professional wanting to c...

Sep

2021

Individual Counselling

Other

20 Sep

At International House Gothenburg, we offer individual Career Guidance together with our Career Guidance Counsellors. During a 45-minute session, yo...

Sep

2021

Your Career in the Gothenburg Region

Workshop

21 Sep - 07 Oct

Are you a newly arrived professional, accompanying partner or an international Master's student looking to start your career in West Sweden? We are pl...

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Regional Map

On our regional map you’ll find examples of, and information on, housing areas that may suit your needs. You can also see where the region's universities, and international and bilingual schools and preschools are located.