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Driving and Parking in Sweden

To many expats, driving and parking are their daily tasks. Whether commuting in Stockholm, exploring Malmö’s coastal roads, or navigating Göteborg’s urban hubs, understanding local rules ensures a smooth transition and is a key part of settling -in process. It is essential to understand and comply with Swedish driving and parking rules.

Understanding Swedish Driving Rules

Sweden drives on the right!  Can you still use your foreign driver’s license in Sweden? Sweden recognizes EU/EEA licenses, but to most of non-EU permits require local driver license, you cannot convert it. We’ll clarify requirements base on your situation and handle paperwork for you.

  • License Validation: If your foreign license isn’t recognized, we’ll handle the process for obtaining a Swedish one—including appointments with Transportstyrelsen (Swedish Transport Agency).
  • Family Support: We assist spouses and dependents with their licenses too, ensuring everyone in your household is road-ready.

Importing Your Car or Buying/Leasing in Sweden?


Considering whether to bring your car to Sweden or explore local options? Importing a vehicle involves navigating taxes, emissions standards, and registration requirements—a process that can feel overwhelming for expats. At Relocare, we simplify the decision by analyzing your unique needs:

  • Tax & Cost Analysis: We’ll compare import costs (VAT, customs duties) against leasing or buying locally, factoring in long-term expenses.
 
  • Emissions Compliance: Does your vehicle meet Sweden’s strict environmental standards? We’ll ensure it aligns with regulations.
 
  • Registration Support: If you choose to import, we manage inspections, paperwork, and Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen) approvals.

 

For many, leasing or purchasing a car in Sweden proves more practical, avoiding logistical hurdles. But whether you’re attached to your current vehicle or prefer a fresh start, we’ll guide you toward the most cost-effective, stress-free choice—tailored to your life in Stockholm, Malmö, Göteborg, or beyond.

Parking in Sweden


Parking in Sweden’s larger cities—like Stockholm, Malmö, or Göteborg—can test even the most patient driver. Between layered regulations, scarce spots in central areas, and signs that confuse locals and expats alike, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Add time-limited zones, resident permits, and fees that vary by neighbourhood, and parking becomes a maze of rules.

Parking in Sweden can be tricky:
EV perks like free parking and charging zones come with rules. Timed parking requires a “P-skiva,” and missing limits leads to fines. Resident permits in cities like Lund or Uppsala can be hard to get for newcomers.

With apps, peak-hour fees, and complex rules, even short stops can be confusing.

Relocare helps you:

  • Understand EV benefits and zones

  • Navigate permit applications and parking apps

  • Avoid fines with practical tips


Let us handle the stress of parking rules so you can focus on what matters—your new life in Sweden.

Need help settling into life in Sweden for your employees? Contact us today for expert assistance tailored to your needs!


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