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Moving to Sweden is one of the best decisions you can make — but the first few months can be confusing. In this guide, I'll walk you through everything you need to do when you first arrive, based on my own experience coming from Bangladesh in 2012.

1. 🪪 Personnummer — Your Key to Everything

The Personnummer (personal identity number) is the most important thing you need in Sweden. Without it, you cannot open a bank account, get BankID, register at a doctor, or access most government services.

• Go to your nearest Skatteverket office with your passport and residence permit
• Fill in form SKV 7665 — "Application for coordination number or personal identity number"
• Processing takes 1-4 weeks
• You'll receive it by post

2. 🏦 Bank Account — Open as Soon as Possible

Once you have your Personnummer, go to a bank to open an account. The easiest banks for new immigrants are Swedbank or SEB. Bring your passport, residence permit and Personnummer.

3. 📱 BankID — Your Digital Identity

BankID is used for almost everything in Sweden — signing documents, logging into government services, booking doctor appointments, and more. You get BankID through your bank after opening an account.

• Download the BankID app on your phone
• Activate it at your bank branch or through online banking
• You'll need this for Skatteverket, 1177, Arbetsförmedlingen and more

4. 🏥 Healthcare — Register at a Vårdcentral

Register at your local vårdcentral (health centre) as soon as possible. You can find your nearest one at 1177.se. For emergencies, call 1177 for healthcare advice or 112 for emergencies.

5. 📚 Swedish Language — Start SFI

SFI (Swedish for Immigrants) is a free Swedish language course available to all immigrants. Contact your local municipality (kommun) to register. It's completely free!

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