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Guide Poland → Sweden · moving · checked 1 Nov 2026

Moving from Poland to Sweden

A plain checklist: what to sort before you go, and your first weeks in Sweden.

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First, the good news

No visa, inside the EU

Poland and Sweden are both in the EU, so you can live and work in Sweden without a visa or work permit. A valid ID card or passport is enough.

Important: EU citizens do not register with the Migration Agency. If you stay a year or longer, register with Skatteverket; you get a personnummer, needed for the bank, the doctor and work. Towns run free SFI Swedish courses.

Before you go

Your checklist in Poland

  1. A valid ID card or passport.
  2. Documents in one folder: birth and marriage certificates, diplomas, work references, driving licence.
  3. Money for the start: a deposit (not set by law; it depends on the contract), the first rent and a few weeks of living costs.
  4. Tell your Polish bank you are moving and keep the app working, so you can pay bills at home.
  5. Set up Polish TV before you go, so it works from day one (how to watch Polish TV in Sweden).
A cosy living room in the evening with a TV and warm shelf lights
Day one in Sweden

Polish TV, ready from day one

The first weeks abroad are the hardest. The news from home, your series and the kids' cartoons in Polish make the new flat feel like home faster.

How to watch Polish TV in Sweden →
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Your first weeks

Your checklist in Sweden

  1. Registration: if you stay a year or longer, with Skatteverket; you get a personnummer.
  2. Health: once registered you use your region's health care.
  3. Bank account: usually needs a personnummer.
  4. TV fee: no separate one; it is part of income tax.
  5. Driving: a Polish licence is valid in Sweden.
Quick answers

Questions people ask

Do I need a visa to work in Sweden?

No. As an EU citizen you can live and work in Sweden without a visa or work permit.

Do I have to register in Sweden?

Yes, if you stay a year or longer: with Skatteverket. You get a personnummer.

What is a personnummer?

Your Swedish personal number; you need it for the bank, the doctor and work, among other things.

Can I watch Polish TV in Sweden?

Yes. Our Polish TV in Sweden guide shows every option, from the free TVP Polonia channel to all-in-one subscriptions.

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Polish TV in SwedenEvery Polish channel, live, and how the official apps compare.The Polish community in SwedenHow many, where people live, Polish Mass and schools, and where people meet online.Moving from Poland to SwedenA plain checklist: before you go and your first weeks.
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