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Immigration process

We all have our reasons for moving to Jämtland; for some it is the dream of running a bed & breakfast in the mountains, for others it is to get their children into the Swedish school system.

Regardless of the reason, everyone who plans on moving to Jämtland must take care of some important preparatory work well in advance. The more preparation you do, the fewer unpleasant surprises you will have.

Midscand provides a free-of-charge service intended to make an international move as smooth as possible by helping private persons and businesses with the many small and large details associated with relocating and/or starting up a business in Jämtland.

Here are some guidelines to get you started on your way to Jamtland:

1. Gather information

The more you know about Jämtland, the easier it will be to move here. On our webpage we have compiled some basic information about Sweden and Jämtland, and recommendations for further reading. If you have any specific questions, Midscand will be pleased to answer them directly by e-mail or telephone.

If you would like to meet with Midscand personally, almost every month we host information meetings, in Dutch, in the Netherlands. Please feel free to join us and pose any questions that you may have. Read more about times, dates, and locations in the “Dutch pages” of our website.

2. Contact Midscand or the municipalities

When you are ready to move to Jämtland, Midscand and the municipalities are here to help make the immigration process as smooth as possible for you and your family, by helping you to prepare for and guide you through all the necessary practical and bureacratic steps associated with international relocation.

3. Learn Swedish

Although, a large percentage of Swedes speak English—making it easy for many foreigners to communicate—over time, it is essential for newcomers to Sweden to learn Swedish. This will be your key to better understanding our culture, society etc., and will be invaluable to you in your private life and while conducting business.

In Sweden, all immigrants are entitled to Swedish language classes (SFI) free-of-charge.

4. Visit Jamtland

Get to know the area before making your final decision on where to settle down in Jamtland. Midscand can create a personal, step-by-step visiting plan for your preliminary reconnaissance or information gathering trip in Jamtland.

Let us know when you are planning to come to Jamtland and which places you are interested in visiting. We will make the necessary arrangements and if possible accompany you to your meetings. These can be anything from a children’s school, a house for sale or a meeting with a bank. In order for us to plan your visit, we would need to know at least two weeks in advance of your arrival.

For your accomodation and transportation needs while visiting Jämtland, we recommend contacting the Östersund Bureau of Tourism. They are skilled at locating tourism-based service providers from all around Jämtland.

5. Build your network

When visiting Jamtland you will meet a lot of people who can provide you with a basic understanding and knowledge of the local infrastructure and community. This includes a list of businesses and organizations that offer basic goods and private/public services essential to you and your family: i.e. banks, schools, health care services, local and governmental agencies and institutions, and commercial businesses.

Naturally, the more people you come in contact with, the greater your chances of creating an effective personal and professional network, allowing you to understand and assimilate more quickly into the Swedish society.

6. Make a living

If you are not moving to Jämtland to retire or if you aren’t independently wealthy, you will need to make a living. For those entrepreneurs planning to start a business in Jamtland, Midscand will help you along the way. Read more at “Starting a business”. If you are looking for employment and need information about the labor market, read more at “Working and studying” in Sweden. Please note that Midscand won´t be able to help you find a job.

7. Obtain your Social security number

Your personal identity number is important in several areas, such as taxation, military service, social insurance, the vehicle and passport registers and educational records. Apart from these public sector purposes, the identity number is widely used in company accounting routines, by insurance companies and banks. If you move to Sweden, and do not already have a personal identity number, you will be issued one by the National Tax Agency (Skatteverket).

In order to sign contracts and open bank accounts for your business you will need to obtain a Certificate of Registration (registreringsbevis) and its accompanying business registration number. This will be handled by the Swedish Companies Registration Office (Bolagsverket).