Employees who stay in Sweden for more than twelve months are registered in the Swedish Population Register (Folkbokföringen), regardless of nationality. Once registered, a person is entitled to healthcare on the same terms as other residents, meaning at the ordinary fee in the public healthcare system.

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If you stay in Sweden for more than twelve months, you are generally also entitled to social insurance benefits provided by the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan), such as sickness benefits, parental benefits, and temporary parental benefits (VAB).

Upon arrival in Sweden, you must register with the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan) by completing form 5456, “Information when moving to or working in Sweden External link, opens in new window.” Försäkringskassan will process your application and determine your eligibility for the relevant benefits.

More information can be found at the Swedish Social Insurance Agency's website: Insured in Sweden External link, opens in new window.