Country guide
Moving to Sweden
Costs, documents, tips and routes for your move to Sweden.
Key facts At a glance
- CapitalStockholm
- Population10.5 million1
- CurrencySEK (kr)
- VAT rate25%
- LanguageSwedish
- EU memberYes
- From NL~1,600 km
1 Population rounded. Current figures: Eurostat, Population on 1 January (tps00001).
Estimated moving costs
Indicative prices for moving from the Netherlands to Sweden
| Volume | Housing type | Estimated price | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 m³ | Apartment (2 rooms) | €3,650€3,290 — €4,200 · incl. VAT | €3,290 — €4,200 incl. VAT |
| 40 m³ | Apartment (3 rooms) | €3,990€3,590 — €4,590 · incl. VAT | €3,590 — €4,590 incl. VAT |
| 60 m³ | Terraced house | €4,670€4,200 — €5,370 · incl. VAT | €4,200 — €5,370 incl. VAT |
| 80 m³ | Semi-detached / detached | €5,350€4,820 — €6,150 · incl. VAT | €4,820 — €6,150 incl. VAT |
Indication calculated with the pricing model of our calculator, for about 1,600 km from the Netherlands. A written quote from a remover always takes precedence.
Required documents
As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Sweden. However, some documents are required.
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Tips for moving to Sweden
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No customs declaration is needed for household goods moving between EU countries; the work is in registration in both countries.
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Residence formalities after three months differ per EU country; Your Europe lists them per country.
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If you bring your car, it will eventually have to be registered in your new country.
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If you leave the Netherlands, deregister with your municipality (BRP).
Sources: Your Europe (European Commission): residence formalities · Your Europe: registering a car in another EU country
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