Coming to Sweden

Last updated: 31/3-2023

About Sweden – an orientation about Swedish society.
An illustrated map of Europe, with people carrying suitcases and heading towards Sweden.

This theme is about coming to Sweden.

It describes the foundations of Swedish democracy. It also describes Swedish history and how the country has developed until the present day.

This theme also covers Sweden’s history of migration and the laws and regulations that govern immigration to Sweden. It describes rights and obligations in Swedish society and how these rights and obligations affect your everyday life.

You will be asked to reflect on what it is like to come to a new country and what integration means to you.