Prepare your documents

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

You must have


  1. A valid passport and ID card from your country of origin
  2. A valid work or residence permit
  3. A marriage or domestic partnership certificate for an accompanying partner
  4. 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

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