International staff
Karolinska Institutet (KI) offers support service for international researchers and doctoral students. Here you can find all kinds of necessary information for your stay in Sweden and Karolinska Institutet.
Moving to Sweden
Moving to Sweden
Living in Stockholm
Living in Stockholm
Working at KI
Working at KI
Moving from Sweden
Moving from Sweden
Accommodation
Accommodation
It is vital to start looking for somewhere to live as soon as you can!
Residence permits and visas
Residence permits and visas
Check if you need an entry visa, a residence permit or work permit.
Learn Swedish
Learn Swedish
There is a wide range of Swedish language courses available. Doctoral students and postdocs are offered a complimentary course.
Your family
Your family
Swedish society is very family-friendly
New residence status for British citizens
New residence status for British citizens
The Swedish Migration Agency: British citizens who have a right of residence in Sweden before 31 December 2020 can apply for a new residence status. The application period 1 December 2020 - 30 September 2021. The Local: How many Brits have been granted post-Brexit residence status in Sweden?
About the coronavirus and impacts on travel, visa and permits
About the coronavirus and impacts on travel, visa and permits
Information regarding visas, permits and travel ban
Private sublets for KI coworkers
Private sublets for KI coworkers
Page for postings for landlords renting and renters looking for roommates (shared housing)
Introductory Day goes digital
Introductory Day goes digital
Here you can find information about upcoming webinars for international staff at KI.
Useful facts for visiting academics
Useful facts for visiting academics
Download Useful facts with practical information prior to your journey and during your stay at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden.
Online seminar about filing your first income tax return
Sign up Skatteverket's online seminar in April about filing your first income tax return
New in Sweden - the population register and basic tax information
For you who is planning to move to Sweden to study or to work at a Swedish university. Skatteverket will provide you with information that you need to know when you move to Sweden, live in Sweden and if you choose to move from Sweden. Skatteverket will also give you a basic introduction to Swedish tax.
Calendar international staff
International news for staff
Contact International Staff Services
Contact information at the Central KI Administration and KI departments.
Postdoc at KI
Rules and general information on postdoctoral training for postdocs, PIs and administrative staff.
Learn more about Stockholm
Learn more about Stockholm
Visit Stockholm - the official guide
Working in Sweden
Working in Sweden
The Swedish Institute: Your guide to working or running a business in Sweden
Discover Sweden
Discover Sweden
The Swedish Institute: Facts and stories about Sweden