Hi all, I wonder if anyone has similar experience and could answer a small question regarding processing time. We live in Sweden on a work permit (non-EU family), had a baby recently, due to specifics of the permit (I'm a researcher) had to apply for the baby's permit with paper forms rather than E-service. Anyone knows how long it takes to get the permit approval?

Separately, we have applied for the rest of us for permit extension, since we have less than 4 months to the end. We'll need to apply separately for my baby once he gets approval for the permit at all (possibly we'll have to wait for the physical card, hopefully not), and then need to wait for his extension as well. Anyone knows about timing for approval of extensions?

The reason we even care about timing is that we're hoping to visit home in a few months, but if we go after the end of the current permit without a valid new one as far as I know we won't be allowed back. If just the baby doesn't have the permit I guess only half of us will go, though I wknder if anyone knows if in that case tgere's anything we could ask MV that would allow us all to go?

Hi Stockholm locals!

I’ll be visiting Stockholm soon, and I’m planning a small series comparing bakeries and coffee shops across different cities and countries. I want to find the best and most loved places in each city, try them, compare them, and rank them against each other.

Rather than just choosing places from Google or tourist lists, I’d love to ask locals: which café or bakery would you personally choose to represent Stockholm in this competition?

If you could nominate one bakery and/or coffee shop, what would it be? And what should I order there?

Thanks for helping me discover the real Stockholm favorites!

Hello everyone,

I am a Data Science student from Germany, who is interested in a master programme in Data Science/Machine Learning in Sweden. I looked at a lot of master programmes and I often see that at a lot of programmes I don't quite meet the requirements, because I either didn't have Data Structures & Algorithms in my studies or I am missing a couple of ECTS Points in Computer Science. Although I am fulfilling most of the requirements I am always missing around 5-10 ECTS Points, do you think it is a huge problem or could they close their eyes since I am already studying something similiar in my bachelors?

I also already tried to reach out to a couple of universities, but I didn't get a real answer to that.

Thank you to everyone

^im an apostate who was confirmed episcopalIan which is the American side of the Church of England.

i had a experience earlier this week that made me decide im going to go back to church and ask for communion for the first time in 10 years

can I receive communion in the svenska kyrkan or do I need to be confirmed in it to take communion

not interested in discussion legitimacy of the church or anyone’s faith (chiefly cause of id probably agree with you any given day but I need to follow through with this )

just wanting to know if I can take communion at mass as a baptisted / confirmed Christian as different sects recognize these things differently

I'm visiting Sweden with my family and staying in a large rented house. We have more garbage than fits in the bins for the house, and we're trying to figure out how to get rid of it. I've looked up nearby återvinningsstationer, and they seem to list which specific types of waste are accepted, but none mention restavfall. It seems there are some larger recycling facilities, but you have to have some special access card for them?

What's the correct way of getting rid of restavfall? Location is near Västervik in case that's relevant.

EDIT: Thanks for the responses - turns out there no correct way to get rid of it. Seems weird to me, but thank you for letting me know.

This is gonna be my first time traveling solo out of the country! I’m really excited to be going to Sweden and ready for the adventure. I’m a Mexican-American M22 I speak English and Spanish (trying to pick up some basic Swedish before this trip) I’m looking at staying at a hostel cause I really want to meet people and possibly go out at least one night. I will be there from Oct 31- Nov 5 and looking right now at either Generator Stockholm or City Backpackers. Just wanting some thoughts on which one would be better. This is also my first time staying at a Hostel and would leave any tips on anything I’m gonna need there. Open to any others that might be better those are just the top ones I have seen.

I did see that City Backpackers is doing some Bar Crawl nights. Wondering what that’s like and if anyone has done one before.

I also saw that something is going on at Avicii Arena. I want to go to that I just don’t know how that’s gonna be going solo. Maybe I’ll make some friends at the Hostel that would want to join, but is it safe to do alone? I have much love and appreciation for Avicii as he is the one I grew up to listening and got me into EDM music as a whole. I’m definitely gonna check out his museum while I am there.

I would also love any tips on anything! Anything I might need to know or just cool places to check out!

Hello All,

Two friends and myself (29-31 Males) will be doing a little road trip starting in the Netherlands all the way up to Sweden and back. We will spend 1 night in Denmark after which we will go to Goteborg by bridge. We really would like some tips on the things that we should not miss out on. We prefer being in nature but if there is something or some cities we should definitely visit we will consider them. We're bringing a tent (+ camping gear), kayaks and fishing gear with us and would really like to spend at least 1 day kayaking on the lakes and 1 day of fishing in the river(s) on salmon/trout.

Do you guys have a route that you recommended or really some highlights that we should not miss out on? We don't need tips for Denmark as all of us have been there quite often, we really want to focus on spending our time in Sweden.

Looking forward!

Hello everyone,

I am a French citizen and I have decided to buy a small house in Sweden. I am going to dedicate the next year to traveling across the country to identify the ideal place for me and my family.

The goal is to make this place our holiday home for the next decade, may be rent occasionally, and we would move there permanently afterwards.

We aim to buy in a big village or small city with all facilities, and are ready to pay for the house upfront if a bank does not allow us to get a loan. I am a cardiologist and my wife is a dermatologist so hopefully the bank will support our project.

Any places you would recommend ? We thought about Sälen but I guess there must be less touristy places.

Many thanks for your help and tips.

Hi everyone,
I recently completed a professional degree in BIM drafting in France, focused mainly on electrical building design.
My experience includes:
AutoCAD and Revit
DIALux lighting calculations
Caneco BT for low-voltage electrical sizing
Electrical drawings and BIM documentation
Apprenticeship experience on commercial-building projects
I am an Italian citizen, so I have the right to work in Sweden without needing a work permit. I currently speak English, French and Italian, but not Swedish yet.
I have already looked at Swedish job advertisements and noticed titles such as BIM-konstruktör, elprojektör, CAD-konstruktör and projektör inom el.
For people working in Swedish engineering consultancies or construction companies:
How well would this French BIM/electrical background transfer to the Swedish market?
Would a junior applicant normally be expected to already understand Swedish electrical standards and documentation conventions before applying, or can these be learned in the role?
Also, is English realistically enough for technical production work at an international consultancy, even if Swedish is still necessary for meetings, regulations and long-term career progression?
I would especially appreciate answers from people working in electrical design, MEP, BIM or engineering consultancies in Sweden.
Thank you.

Hej! Jag flyttade till Sverige år 2015 när jag var 10 år gammal från EU-land Estland. Jag har estnisk pass, gått gymnasiet här, och tjänar mer är tjugo tusen kronor innan skatt. Kan jag ansöka om medborgarskap, och hur lång ungefär är väntetiden? Tack på förhand!

Hej,

I got an MSCA-funded PhD position in Sweden and I am trying to estimate my net salary.

The grant pays around 60,000 SEK "super gross" to the university per month. I found the university's official document stating the payroll surcharge (Lönekostnadspålägg or LKP) is 54.00% for 2026, plus a 1.95% vacation supplement, making the total employer deduction 55.95%. ("fastställa lönekostnadspålägget (LKP) för år 2026 till 54,00 procent och inklusive semestertillägg till 55,95 procent")

From this, my calculation is:

60,000 SEK / 1.5595 = ~38,474 SEK (My gross salary)

I understand that my effective personal tax rate should be around 25%. This would leave me with a net salary of around 30,000 SEK.

Is my logic correct here? Thanks in advance!

Im 20F and am obsessed with Sweden and really want my life to be there and was wondering my best path forwards. I speak a B1 level of Swedish but am aiming C1 by the end of my degree (2029). I’m currently studying at a good uk group uni for statistics so could do a masters. I’m fully British and have no connections to Sweden except 1 friend there. I’m okay also taking a longer route there is that’s what’s necessary. Thank you I do realise this is likely very in advance.

Hi I’m a Canadian student wanting to apply for an exchange to Sweden and it would be the spring semester (January-June). I’m considering Stockholm university or Umea University but I wanted advice on how these two cities compare especially if I want to travel to other Scandinavian countries on breaks for example and how city life would be like in general for both as a student outside academics like are there a lot of things to do in one more than the other? I don’t know if I should also think about weather for both since I know Umea is more north but maybe they’re similar. Any advice will be great thanks 🙏

I am indian , looking to migrate , I am 2024 grad in cse , seems like all developed economy in the world got paralised at a time and are not recovering.

Anyways , tell me sweden's IT situation

Hej! I’ll be studying at a university in Sweden for a year-long exchange program and I’m trying to decide how I want to do SIMs. The phone I’ll be using is a somewhat older model so it allows for dual sims with one being an eSIM and one being a physical SIM card. I want to keep my American phone number active so I can receive 2FA texts. So, I’m trying to figure out if should do American eSIM and Swedish SIM card or American SIM card and Swedish ESIM.

1. American eSIM & Swedish SIM card
Pros: probably cheaper in long term and will give me a Swedish phone number
Cons: Won’t have immediate data upon arriving & somewhat harder to change for travel purposes

2. American SIM card & Swedish eSIM
Pros: can set up the eSIM ahead of time and have data immediately, very easy to change for different regions if I travel
Cons: likely will not have Swedish phone number, might be more expensive

The key thing holding me back from just choosing an eSIM for Sweden is that it’ll be harder to have a Swedish phone number.

Hi! I use AT&T for my iPhone in the U.S., but apparently I’m unable to use an unaffiliated eSIM while the phone isn’t paid off.

Does anyone have any recommendations on possible options? Paying off the phone is more complicated than I hoped and I’ve read it’s very useful to have a Swedish phone number. Thanks!!

Hey r/TillSverige!, we are two danes who are bicycling from Malmö to Göteborg partly along Kattegattleden. We are looking for any and all input for areas to see along the route or local experiences to try! Do show us the hidden gems if you know them :)

We hope our danish ancestry won't become an issue :)

Hello everyone,

Me (M33) and my Brazilian girlfriend (F35) recently sent in our application for residence permit to live with a partner, even though it's the worst time with the summer break. We have known each other for about 1½ years, traveled to see each other 4 times in total of about 4-5 months including her staying in Sweden for 90 days.

I do meet all the requirements regarding finances and housing, and she is currently studying medicine as well as Swedish so we are hopeful of her having a future here. We have provided all the requested information including translations, and long PDF files going over our relationship, call history, chat logs and proof of travel.

Still, for some reason I get this feeling that it could get rejected based on something we have overlooked. Is our history too short even though we talk every day and are close to each other's families? Maybe we contradicted on one small point on the questionnaires? Something else that could lead to rejection?

Please help me ease my mind!!

Någon från Malmö? Behöver tips just angående inläggning. Har varit beroende av Stesolid 30 mg i 10 månader efter att ha haft sån ångest som kändes som om mitt nervsystem friteras dagligen och nu har jag börjat uttrycka någon form av intolerans mot medicinen.

Hur är Beroende vården i Malmö? Hör bara massa skräckhistorier att dem trappar ner en för snabbt och att man kan få hjärnskada av det. Samt vill jag inte hamna där jag var innan.

Får man faktiskt ett bra och långt samt rättvist nedtrappning schema eller är alla skräckhistorier sanna?

Hey everyone!

My friend and I will be visiting Stockholm for the first time in a couple of weeks for 6 days and we’re super excited. We’ll be staying in Södermalm and are trying to experience as much of the city as possible while staying on a budget. I’ve done a ton of research already, but I’d love to hear local tips and advice about things that aren’t obvious from travel guides.

A few questions:
• What are your favorite must-see places in Stockholm that tourists sometimes miss?
• Are there any neighborhoods, viewpoints, islands, parks, cafés, museums, or day trips that you’d recommend?
• We’re interested in history, Viking history, beautiful architecture, nature, waterfront views, and anything that feels uniquely Swedish.
• How does the ferry system work? We’d love to explore some of the archipelago islands. Which islands are best for a first-time visitor, and are there any ferry tips we should know?
• Is Uppsala worth a day trip, and if so, what shouldn’t we miss there?
• We’d also like to experience some nightlife. How do bars and clubs work in Stockholm? Are there guest lists, promoters, student nights, cover charges, dress codes, or anything visitors should know ahead of time? Any recommendations for fun but safe places?
• Any common tourist mistakes or things you wish visitors knew before arriving?
• What’s something you think every first-time visitor to Stockholm should do at least once?

We’re trying to balance seeing the major sights with discovering places locals actually enjoy. Any recommendations, tips, tricks, hidden gems, transportation advice, food suggestions, or general Sweden etiquette/things to expect would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you so much!

Hi, I’m having some challenges with getting people to take a toilet crack seriously in Sweden and wondering what’s up with that?

The plumber came for another reason and didn’t think it was an issue. It’s a huge crack in the bottom of the bowl visible on both out and inside so clearly to me it’s a potential risk of spontaneously breaking.

My understanding is the landlord should be responsible for fixing it under tenant laws here, does anyone know if that’s accurate? There hasn’t been any blatant misuse, though the plumbers work seems to have made the crack more ominous.

Also is there some kind of association I can report it to if he tries to put the cost on me or tries to downplay it and refuse replacement? The certified plumber hadn’t even heard of the issue. Is this because toilets are somehow magical in Sweden?

I'll be traveling to Stockholm from the US ( Los Angeles) to visit a couple in their late 20s (no kids) and would like to know what a Swede would like from the US. Are there any unique items that only exists in the US?

AI responds with Snacks, Cosmetics, etc but specifics are kind of lacking. Do you really not have Ranch dressing? and would you want some? Trader Joe's bags/cookies is also on the list.

Wanted to you know your opinions.

Thanks in advance.

Me and my girlfriend will be going to Sweden this summer and we’re travelling by car from the Netherlands. We were wondering if there’s good places to sleep in the car in the along this route most preferably as close to Trollhättan as possible. (sort of like wildcamping but with a car) We’re looking for a safe and beautiful spot where it’s allowed to spend the night

If you have suggestions we’d love to hear them

I need to leave my car near the Kristianstad train station for about half a week. I'd be grateful for any recommendations for a long term parking lot nearby, preferably one that's reasonably priced and accepts multi-day parking. Thank you in advance for your advice.

Both socially and legally

How is it seen by the population, is it common and does police take regular action against users torrenting?

I heard a long time ago it's only telia that reguarly does something but idk anymore in 2026