Sweden’s healthcare system is public and region-run. How you access it depends on your legal status and whether you receive a personal identity number (personnummer).

This article contains important information about registering for healthcare in Sweden.

Call 112 in case of life-threatening emergencies

Emergencies can happen at any time, and knowing exactly what to do can save lives. This section is important to read early, especially for newcomers or international residents in Sweden, so you feel prepared, calm, and confident if you or someone you care for needs urgent medical help.

Call 112 for life-threatening situations, and follow operator instructions.

Sweden can be a pain in the ass. The paperwork, the bureaucracy, the cold and the dark — it's enough to make anyone uncomfortable.

Moving here means figuring out a system that's probably very different from what you're used to, from registering with local authorities to understanding what healthcare covers and what it doesn't.

Here's what newcomers need to know to avoid unnecessary pain and cost while staying protected.

Sweden can be a pain sometimes, and all pain needs to be treated seriously. Moving here means figuring out a system that’s quite different from what you might be used to, from registering with local authorities to understanding what’s covered and what isn’t.

Here’s what newcomers need to know to stay protected, avoid surprises and treat that pain.