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From your US home to your new life in Stockholm, Gothenburg or Malmö, GRC handles every detail of your move to Sweden.
Get your personnummer (personal identity number) as soon as possible — it's the key to everything in Sweden: bank accounts, phone plans, healthcare, and even gym memberships.
Sweden offers an exceptional quality of life — clean air, beautiful nature, generous parental leave, and a society built on equality and trust. It's dark in winter but bright in every other way.
Sweden has universal healthcare funded through taxes. As a registered resident, you're covered. Costs are minimal — typically 100–300 SEK per doctor visit with an annual cap of 1,100 SEK.
Stockholm is expensive, especially housing. Other cities are more reasonable. But high salaries, free education, and generous benefits offset costs. Groceries and dining out are pricier than the US.
Excellent public transit in cities (Stockholm's tunnelbana is clean and efficient). SJ trains connect major cities. Cycling is popular even in winter. Most Swedes also own a car for countryside trips.
Swedes value fika (coffee breaks), lagom (moderation), and personal space. People are friendly but reserved initially. Nature is central to life — the allemansrätten (right to roam) lets you hike and camp anywhere.
Free public schools with high standards. Preschool (förskola) is heavily subsidized. Swedish universities are tuition-free for residents. International schools available in Stockholm and other major cities.
Register with the Tax Agency (Skatteverket) for your personnummer. Open a bank account (Handelsbanken or SEB). Get a BankID app — Sweden is almost entirely cashless and digital.
Sweden's climate varies enormously from south to north. Stockholm has moderate seasons; Lapland has Arctic winters. The midnight sun in summer and dark winters are defining experiences.
Sweden's cities are compact and livable. Here are the neighborhoods where expats settle in most happily.
Trendy, creative neighborhood on an island. Vintage shops, craft coffee, and great views. Popular with young professionals and families alike.
Upscale, elegant area near the waterfront. High-end dining, beautiful parks, and some of Stockholm's best schools. Classic Swedish refinement.
Charming cobblestone quarter with cafés, boutiques, and the famous giant cinnamon buns. Gothenburg is friendlier and more relaxed than Stockholm.
Modern waterfront area with the iconic Turning Torso tower. Malmö is diverse, affordable, and just 20 minutes by train from Copenhagen.
Quiet, tree-lined streets near the university. Uppsala is a charming, walkable city just 40 minutes from Stockholm by train.
Beautiful residential area near Lund University. Lund is a classic Swedish university town — small, intellectual, and full of students.
Whether you're moving for work, family or a fresh start, GRC manages the logistics so you can focus on your new life in Sweden.
Full-service packing, crating, and shipping of your personal belongings and furniture by ocean or air freight — door to door from the U.S. to Sweden.
Household goods can be imported duty-free when transferring your residence to Sweden. You'll need a detailed inventory, proof of your previous address, and your Swedish residence documentation.
Your shipment is delivered to your new address in Sweden, with unpacking and furniture assembly services available on request.
GRC's concierge services help with the transition — from navigating local processes to settling into your new community. Concierge available in NY, NJ & CT with other locations case by case.
Moving abroad means transferring money. Our partner Currencies Direct offers better exchange rates than most banks — saving you money on your move.
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