CHAPTER 3 - Settling In


 
CHAPTER 3 Settling In   Page 61
1. Integration and the Language   Page 61
2. Infrastructure and Traveling   Page 62 
2.1. Driving in Sweden   Page 63
2.2. Car Insurance   Page 68 
2.3. Trängselskatt (Traffic Congestion Charges)   Page 69
3. Banking   Page 70 
4. Tipping Practice and Haggling   Page 71
5. Food, Groceries and Other Consumer Goods   Page 72 
6. Healthcare and Emergencies                                                      Page 72 
6.1. New to Sweden or Temporary Stay   Page 72 
6.2. General Healthcare and Prescription Medication                                                Page 73 
6.3. Emergencies      Page 76
7. Dentists   Page 77
8. Mobile Telephones, Internet and Television   Page 77
9. School and Education   Page 78
9.1. Independent vs. Private Schools   Page 79
9.2. Förskola (Pre-school/Nursery) - Ages 1 to 5   Page 79
9.3. Förskoleklass (Pre-School/Kindergarten) - Age 6   Page 80
9.4. Grundskola (Primary School) - Ages 7 to 16   Page 80
9.5. Gymnasieskola (Senior High School) - Ages 16 to 19   Page 80 
9.6. Universitet (College/University) - Age 18 plus   Page 80
9.7. International Recognition of Degrees   Page 81
9.8. Other Schools   Page 82 
9.9. School Semesters and Holidays   Page 83
9.10. Good Information to Know   Page 84 
10. Family Matters   Page 85
10.1. Getting Married in Sweden   Page 85
10.2. Cohabitation   Page 87
10.3. Children of Cohabitees or Unmarried Couples   Page 88
10.5. Taking Your Children Out of Sweden   Page 89 
10.6. After a Divorce   Page 91 
10.7. Death and Wills   Page 91 
11. Official Government Certificates and Extracts   Page 96 
11.1. Certificates Concerning Individuals   Page 96
11.2. Certificates Concerning Organizations   Page 97