Sweden has universal healthcare for all residents, whether they are locals or expats. The country has one of the best health systems in the world, although recently it has been criticised for the increasing wait times for non-urgent operations. If you move to Sweden, you will be eligible for healthcare subsidised by the state. You … Read more
Who are you? I am Varsha Jaikumar, a 30 year old Indian IT professional, who recently joined an IT company in Gothenburg.Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved to Helsingborg, Sweden in January 2018 because my husband was required to be here and work as a consultant. What challenges did you face … Read more
Where, when and why did you move abroad? I’ve lived abroad a number of times. I studied abroad in college in Italy and ran away to live in Barcelona for year. Most recently in 2014 I moved to Sweden on a Fulbright grant.After it ended I decided to stay because I’ve always been attracted to … Read more
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Sweden and some of the social media accounts you should be following if you’re thinking of moving there.The Local SwedenFacebook Page | Twitter One … Read more
Leading the expat life can have several ups and downs for a family with young children. On the one hand, the little ones get to learn about a new culture and lead a novel lifestyle as they grow up, but on the other, they may feel alienated in a foreign land without the support of … Read more
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Sweden and some of the blogs that might be useful for expats there.Brightly Bailiehttp://bailiehemborg.com/ From blogger dates over beer in London to day to … Read more
No country in the world is perfect, but for many people around the world, the Scandinavian countries – and Sweden in particular – come closest to perfection. The great natural beauty, the quality of infrastructure and public services, the stable, developed economy and high incomes, the combination of individualism and minimal government interference with a … Read more
Who are you? I’m Daniel Reed. Originally from Newcastle in the UK. Where, when and why did you move abroad? This is my second time in Sweden. I first came to Stockholm in 2011 for a 6-month study exchange at Södertörns University. I then moved back to the UK for 3 years and then moved … Read more
Expats love Sweden for many reasons. It is a land of great natural beauty with its beautiful coastline, forests and lakes. Famously, the country also hasn’t been at war since 1814. On a more mundane but nonetheless important level, expats can receive quality universal healthcare during their stay here. There’s also the advantage of free … Read more
Sweden is a prominent Scandinavian country that has been attracting immigrants from across the globe for decades due to its high standards of living. In the last few years, many expats from around the world have settled down in the land of Vikings. However, living in any foreign country for a long period can get … Read more