Living and working in Sweden
Spending time abroad opens up new perspectives – whether it’s for a temporary stay, permanent emigration or retirement abroad. At the same time, it raises many organisational and administrative questions. This overview page helps you prepare thoroughly for your move abroad and provides comprehensive information about returning to Switzerland and life as a Swiss national living abroad.
Emigrating
Planning and preparation of your emigration.
Temporary stay abroad
Preparation of your temporary stay abroad, such as a trip abroad or professional and language training abroad.
Working abroad
Opportunities, job search and general conditions for your work abroad.
Retiring abroad
Pension payment, medical care, insurance, health insurance and social integration during your retirement abroad.
Returning to Switzerland
Deregistration abroad and obligation to register in Switzerland on your return to Switzerland.
Representations in Switzerland
The Swedish representations in Switzerland are responsible for providing information on travelling to Sweden.
Swiss citizens abroad
Information about the Swiss community abroad.
EU/EFTA country dossier
Comprehensive information on living and working in an EU/EFTA member state.