What difficulties can we expect when moving to Sweden?

Hi there

Arranging accommodation in Sweden, particularly in Stockholm, is a notoriously complicated process. Have a look at our guides to finding accommodation in Stockholm and Sweden for some more detailed information on what you can expect. 

Which city will your husband be working in? 

- Daniela

Hi Sarem

Your husband’s employer is correct that it is time consuming to find accommodation in Stockholm. The city has probably one of the world’s most challenging rental markets and finding somewhere suitable usually requires contacts and/or a lot of hard work, which is difficult to deal with when also trying to cope with a new job in a new country.  However, help is available in the form of relocation services, including both home finding assistance and help with local registration to get you both properly registered in the Swedish system with access to all major services. This is not a process which can be done in advance of arrival in Sweden or which your husband could undertake for you on your behalf if he were to move to Sweden ahead of you. For more information see www.relocatetosweden.com

Anne Pihl