Challenges of moving from the Sweden to the UK involve complex immigration laws and visa applications. Just one misstep — delay or even denial of entry could affect your personal and professional plans. Let an expert team of immigration solicitors help you with your relocation. Leave all your worries behind and rest assured regarding having every aspect of your move managed efficiently and in compliance with UK regulations. From securing an appropriate visa to enter the country to understanding the minutiae of residency in the UK, our services help you to move seamlessly.
The Success Story: Read about how A Y & J Solicitors helped this Sweden client relocate to the UK and made the process easy, ensuring timely entry into the UK.
At A Y & J Solicitors in London, we've helped thousands of new and experienced business owners move to the UK from around the world. We understand the typical challenges that come along with your visa application for self-sponsorship UK and know how to mitigate them. We walk you through step by step, showing you how to self-sponsor a work visa in the UK. Instead of going it alone, let our lawyers take the weight off your shoulders, so you can rest easy knowing you'll be able to bring your business (and family) to the UK.
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We are specialists in immigration law and have supported more than 4,000 business owners and professionals around the globe to successfully navigate the British system. We work quickly, always responding to any queries within 24 working hours. And we work closely with the Home Office to pre-empt issues before they jeopardise sponsorship applications or breach compliance. We manage all United Kingdom immigration matters including visa applications under the new points-based immigration system, Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), Spouse Visas, nationality and more. We also handle complex cases of appeal, administrative reviews, judicial reviews and the many immigration challenges involving European Union law and human rights.
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There are many benefits for Swedish citizens who make the move to the UK, including:
The legal requirements that you need to meet if emigrating from Sweden to the UK will depend on the exact visa that you apply for. Here are some of the most popular UK visas available to Swedish citizens, as well as the general requirements that must be met to make a successful application.
Due to the number of different visa types and the requirements that must be met, we recommend speaking to an immigration Solicitor in the UK who can help you understand your immigration options and those of your family members.
When the UK formally ended its membership of the European Union, unfortunately, so did the freedom of movement of people between the EU and the UK. EU nationals who were living in the UK before 1st January 2021 were (and still are) able to remain under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) by applying for pre-settled or settled status. EU nationals, including citizens of Sweden who were not living in the UK before this date, now require a visa in the same way as non-EU nationals.
Thankfully, the UK offers a wide range of visas, including work and family visas, many of which provide a route to permanent settlement in the UK. Some of the most popular visas used by EU nationals seeking to relocate to the UK are outlined in the next section.
The UK has been an extremely popular destination for Swedish citizens looking for a new place to live for many decades. At the last official count (carried out in 2021), over 45,000 Swedish citizens were living in the UK, marking a substantial increase from the 25,000 living here in 2008. In this guide, we will cover all of the main aspects of moving from Sweden to the UK, including the legal requirements, the cost of living in the UK, a checklist of the main points to consider, and why you should move to England, Northern Ireland, Wales, or Scotland in 2024 or beyond.
There is a perception that the Nordic countries, including Sweden, are much more expensive than the UK. In reality, it is the other way around. The cost of living in the UK is higher than in Sweden, with consumer prices around 14% higher in the UK when rent is taken into account. This is because the cost of rent in the UK is nearly 50% higher than in Sweden. Eating out also tends to be 15% more expensive in the UK compared to Sweden, but food and groceries are around 10% less here.
If you are considering relocating from Sweden to the UK, there are many things to consider and steps to take before making the move. Based on our experience of helping Swedish and other EU nationals make the move to the UK, we recommend:
The cost of immigrating to the UK from Sweden will depend on how you plan to get here, what you will do with your possessions and the immigration route you choose. We recommend calculating the following moving costs:
Thankfully, the UK’s banking system makes it very easy to set up a new bank account here. You can open a new bank account when you arrive in the UK, as you will need a permanent address here to prove your identity. It is also important to have a national insurance (NI) number before you start your new job.
In terms of paying tax, if you work in the UK, your employer will deduct your income tax at source from your salary and pay this directly to HM Revenue & Customs through the UK’s ‘Pay As You Earn’ (PAYE) system.
Self-sponsorship offers an easy way for Swedish citizens to relocate and live in the UK without applying for a job. Instead, as a Swedish citizen, you can set up your own company and become your own boss rather than needing a UK sponsor. One of the biggest benefits of the self-sponsorship route is that it provides a direct immigration pathway to permanent settlement in the UK and, after a further 12 months, British citizenship.
If emigrating to the UK as a non-Swedish national, it is likely that you will need to apply for a visa from the Home Office in the same way as a Swedish national. This is because EU and non-EU nationals both require a visa following Brexit in 2021. The type of visa you will need to apply for and meet the requirements for will depend on your goal when you reach the UK – i.e. join family, work, or study. If you are unsure which visa to apply for as a non-Swedish national immigrating to the UK from Sweden, we recommend speaking to an immigration Solicitor in the UK in the first instance.
You may be eligible for a UK family visa as a non-Swedish national if you have a close family member who already lives in the UK. This may include your partner or spouse or a parent or child. Your immediate family member must either be a British national, a person with permanent settlement, an EU/EEA national who started living in the UK before 1st January 2021, or a person with refugee status in the UK.
A Y & J Solicitors is a specialist immigration law firm with extensive experience with all types of visa applications. We have an in-depth understanding of immigration law and are professional and results-focused. For assistance with your visa application or any other UK immigration law concerns, please contact us on +44 20 7404 7933 or at contact us today. We’re here to help!
