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AFTER YOU ARRIVE
Social security number
(personnummer)
If you are going to study at SSE for more than 2 semesters
(longer than 12 months), you can apply for a Swedish personal
identity number (personnummer).
Having a “personnummer” is often the key to Sweden.
With a social security number it will be easier to open
bank accounts, open a telephone subscription, enroll in
the library, etc. Application for civil registration – must
be made at your local tax office. Bring your passport, a
letter of acceptance from SSE and, if you are married,
your marriage certificate. Also bring a copy of your
European Health Insurance Card or a proof that you
have comprehensive health insurance. Visit the local
Tax Office in person. Consult www.skatteverket.se for
the visiting address and opening hours.
It may take a few weeks for you to receive your Swedish personal identity number. Once you receive it, you
can apply for a Swedish ID card (also at the Tax Office
– Skatteverket). Your ID card can be used to confirm
your age and prove your identity, for example when collecting prescription medication at a pharmacy, paying
by card in a shop or conducting banking business.
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WORKING WHILE STUDYING
Foreign students are allowed to work in Sweden during their period of study. No additional work permit
is needed. However, please be aware that it can be difficult to find a part-time job in Stockholm, especially
if you do not speak Swedish. Observe as well that the
programs offered at SSE are full-time programs and
we do not recommend combining them with other demanding activities.
