Arrival Checklist
Use our handy checklist to make sure you don’t miss out on any important must dos or exciting events when you’ve arrived at ORU – Örebro University.
Register with authorities
Population register
If you’ve moved to Sweden from abroad and plan to live in Sweden for one year or more, you’re generally required to register in the Swedish Population Register. You need to visit the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) in person to complete the registration. It’s good to prepare for your visit using the Move to Sweden service found on the Tax Agency website.
You’ll receive a Swedish personal identity number (personnummer) once you’ve registered. It usually takes one to two months but may take longer.
More information on the Swedish Tax Agency website
ID card
When you get your personal identity number, visit the Tax Agency again to apply for an ID card. An ID card is required in many situations as proof of identity. The fee is SEK 400.
More information on the Swedish Tax Agency website
Residence permit card
Non-EU citizens who may enter Sweden without a visa must visit the Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) as soon as possible upon arrival to apply for a residence permit card. This requires being photographed and having your fingerprints taken.
Social insurance
The Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan) administers social insurance in Sweden. After you’ve moved to Sweden, you should submit your details to Försäkringskassan, and they’ll then assess whether you’re considered residing or working in Sweden. Make sure to request an EHIC card (European Health Insurance Card) in section 6, "Övriga upplysningar", when filling out the form on the Social Insurance Agency website.
More information is found on the Swedish Social Insurance Agency website
Bank account, health care and insurance
Bank account
If you wish to open a Swedish bank account, you’re free to choose the bank of your liking.
More information about becoming a bank customer on the Swedish Bankers’ Association website
Local primary health care centres
You’re free to choose which primary health care centre you want to be listed at, but you will automatically be listed at the one nearest to your home if you don’t change it. Call 019 – 602 16 00 if you’re unsure which centre is closest.
You can get 24-hour medical advice by calling 1177 (no area code). Call this number if you need medical advice in the evening and on weekends or if it can’t wait until the next day.
For general information about the health care system in Sweden:
1177 – Finding your way around the health care system
Insurance
You’re insured by Örebro University during work hours, on business travels and while going to/home from work. However, it’s recommended to have private insurance, such as home insurance and a personal accident policy. Contact an insurance company for more information. Make sure that your family has suitable insurance coverage as well.
Work-related matters
Employment contract
If you haven’t signed your employment contract, make sure to stop by HR to do so. HR is located in the building Annexet.
Salary
Örebro University uses the bank Danske bank for salary payments. Depending on what type of account you have, your payment will be processed differently. Register your account with HR before your first salary payment.
Information about salary payments.
Tax assessment card
Please send a provisional tax assessment card (skattsedel) to HR when you start your employment. Obtain yours at the Tax Agency.
Notify HR of your personal identity number
When you obtain your personal identity number (personnummer) – for visits longer than a year – inform HR so your personal information can be updated in the HR system.
MazeMap - your way around campus
Unsure of how to find your way around campus? Download MazeMap to your mobile or use the website.