Expat info
Expat Guides
The Business Region Gothenburg has compiled an excellent resource for expats in Gothenburg.
Get the facts and figures you want about the Gothenburg region courtesy of the Business Region Gothenburg:
Content:
Sweden’s and Göteborg’s Position in Europe
Regional Growth
Employment
Population
Logistics
Facts about Göteborg
Regional Economics
Labor Market
Demographics
Income
Education
Companies in the Göteborg Region
Land and Rental Costs
Business Costs and Taxes
Cost of Employment
Cost of Living
Practical Info
Practical information including what you need to know to get a Visa, driving permit and more can be found on the Practical Information page of the Stockholm Expat blog. Hey, we are all in this together.
Expat groups | Important sources
American Club Sweden
Founded in 1905, the American Club of Sweden is based on the principle of promoting the American spirit of hospitality and cooperation in Sweden. Today the Club continues to promote the American spirit of hospitality and cooperation in Sweden through networking, and the interchange of knowledge, customs and ideals. The Club provides frequent opportunities for interaction through its varied social programs.
www.amclubsweden.org
An American Abroad
The online hub for Americans abroad
www.anamericanabroad.com
Americans Abroad (1)
Peter Dahlen’s Squidoo lens for fellow Americans abroad.
www.squidoo.com/americansabroad
Americans Abroad (2)
XING group for American expats.
http://www.xing.com/group-13203.24d458/3509921
American Citizens Abroad
ACA is a nonprofit nonpartisan nongovernmental association dedicated to serving and defending the interests of individual US citizens living worldwide. Headquartered in Geneva, members come from all corners of the world.
www.aca.ch/acanews.htm
American Club Sweden
Founded in 1905, The American Club of Sweden is based on the principle of promoting the American spirit of hospitality and cooperation in Sweden. The Club’s objective is to strengthen bonds between the United States and Sweden and today it is a gateway to understanding America and succeeding in the U.S.
http://amclubsweden.org
American Overseas Network
The American Overseas Network (AON) is a non-profit non-partisan public interest organization created on-line to provide a forum for American citizens who reside abroad.
www.americanoverseasnetwork.net
American Women’s Club Gothenburg
A group of American women who meet for holidays, lectures, craft evenings, and lots of general socializing. Most are Americans or are married to Americans. Others have lived or studied in the US.
www.awcgothenburg.com/
Amerikanska
Amerikanska is a free online community for Americans living in or moving to Sweden. The purpose of the site is to provide information for the move, helping Americans with life in Sweden, and to find and interact with others who are in this situation.
www.amerikanska.com
Association of the American Foreign Service Worldwide
The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide is a non-profit organization that has been representing Foreign Service spouses, employees and retirees since 1960. AAFSW is an independent advocate for its membership, giving members a stronger voice when working on common concerns and a chance to enjoy shared interests.
www.aafsw.org
Democrats Abroad Sweden Gothenburg Chapter
Organization for American Democrats living in the Gothenburg region.
http://dasgbg.blogspot.com/
Overseas Vote Foundation
Overseas Vote Foundation (OVF) works to facilitate voter participation in federal elections for all Americans whose voting programs falls under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA).
www.overseasvotefoundation.org/overseas/home.htm
Real Post Reports
Real Post Reports are written by Americans assigned to U.S. Embassies and Consulates and may not apply to other expatriates and military personnel, and vice versa.
www.talesmag.com/rprweb/the_rprs/europe/sweden.shtml
US Embassy in Sweden
The American Embassy in Stockholm assists in the promotion of strong bilateral ties between the United States and Sweden and plays an active role in public diplomacy, business services, and traditional diplomatic relations.
http://stockholm.usembassy.gov/
Australian Electorial Commission
Information on how to vote from overseas.
www.aec.gov.au/Enrolling_to_vote/overseas/index.htm
Australian Embassy
http://www.sweden.embassy.gov.au/stok/home.html
Aussies in Sweden
This page is a collection of websites and some information about life in Sweden. The aim is to give Aussies a starting point in their quest to visit or settle in the land of the moose.
www.australiansabroad.com/sweden/
Departmenf of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Information on paying Australian taxes while working abroad.
www.smartraveller.gov.au/tips/working_os.html
British Embassy in Sweden
http://ukinsweden.fco.gov.uk/en/
British Expats
A resource for british expats around the world. Immigration and general
discussion forums, articles, blogs, chat room, photo gallery and more.
britishexpats.com
British Expatriate Network
A home away from home for British Expats.
www.british-expats.com
Expats
Almost a British expats yellow pages – recruiters, countries, travel, gifts, shopping, financial, etc.
www.expats.org.uk
Swedish-British Society
The Swedish-British Society is a cultural society based in Stockholm. It was founded in 1919, at the instigation of the late Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf, later King Gustaf Adolf VI, with the aim to promote and further the cultural relations between the Swedish and the British people.
www.swedish-british-society.se
UK Groceries
Your favourite British foods delivered direct to your door – fast, efficient service for Expats worldwide.
www.uk-groceries.com
Voting Information
Don’t loose your right to vote. Visit here to download the overseas registration form.
www.aboutmyvote.co.uk/register_to_vote/british_citizens_living_abroad.aspx
Canadian Club of Sweden
The Canadian Club of Sweden is for Canadians and all others who have a connection or interest in Canada and Canadians.
www.canclub.org/
Canadian Embassy
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/sweden-suede/index.aspx?lang=eng&view=d
Canada Revenue Agency
Information on tax liability for Canadians living abroad.
www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/t4131/README.html
Canuk Abroad
Canuck Abroad is a resource for Canadian expatriates abroad, or Canadians planning to travel.
www.CanuckAbroad.com
Elections Canada
Information for voting from abroad.
www.elections.ca/content.asp?section=ins&document=index&dir=ire&lang=e&te&textonly=false&textonly=false
Indian Embassy
http://www.indianembassy.se/
Aotearoa Inn Network
Our 1st goal is to help make the transition to Sweden as smooth as possible for all New Zealanders and friends of New Zealand.
http://www.kiwisinn.com/sweden/network/about/
Elections
How to enroll and vote if you are a New Zealander living abroad.
www.elections.govt.nz/enrolment/how_to_enrol_overseas.html
New Zealand Embassy
http://www.nzembassy.com/sweden
Kiwiclub
www.kiwiclub.se
Black Women in Europe
A place to celebrate women from the African Diaspora living in Europe.
blog.blackwomenineurope.com
Arbetsförmedlingen
This is the employment agency run by the Swedish government. Not only can you register your CV and search for jobs you can get information about starting your own business, participate in events where you can meet potential employers, get help with your CV and more.
http://www.arbetsformedlingen.se
English Speaking Community Club
A non-profit organization oriented towards the educational, cultural, and social needs of Sweden’s English-speaking community.
www.escc.se/
ExpatsInSweden.com
A resource for information about Sweden.
www.expatsinsweden.com
Expats in Sweden
A Squidoo lens for expats in Sweden. Includes expat bloggers in Sweden.
www.squidoo.com/expatsinsweden/
Expatriates in Sweden
A group on XING with forums to share information, and to make friends with other expats in Sweden. If you are not a member of XING you can join for free.
www.xing.com/net/expatsweden/
Gothenburg Travel Guide
Travel Guide to Goteborg with Attractions, Accomodations and Tours.
http://cityguide-europe.com/se/goteborg
Just Landed
Just Landed helps you manage everyday life. Our Sweden Guide covers topics like visas, housing, jobs and finance. Join the Just Landed Community, get in touch with people like you and share your experiences. Most importantly, have fun!
http://www.justlanded.com/english/Sweden
Meetups
Meetup.com helps people find others who share their interest or cause, and form lasting, influential, local community groups that regularly meet face-to-face.
www.meetup.com/cities/se/
Professional Women’s Group Gothenburg
Business networking group for English speaking women.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/7797749915/
Sweden
The official gateway to Sweden.
sweden.se
Sweden Directory
Classified ads for Sweden
directory.classifieds1000.com/Sweden
Contact Expats
This website has been designed to open up the world to expatriates.
www.contactexpats.com
Easy Expat
Provides English, French, Italian, Spanish and German speaking expatriates with accurate information and answers about the major cities with the most expatriates.
www.easyexpat.com
EscapeArtist.com
Restart your life overseas – expat website with lot’s of good links.
www.escapeartist.com
Eurocircle
EuroCircle is an informal community for European professionals & Europhiles- married or single – with about 50,000 members.
www.eurocircle.com
Expat Angels
ExpatAngels.org is an interactive information resource and community assisting and bringing together expat women to walk through key relocation and expatriate decisions step-by-step.
http://www.expatangels.org
ExpatExchange
ExpatExchange.com has become the largest online community for English-speaking expatriates.
www.expatexchange.com
ExpatFinder, the Expat Search Engine
ExpatFinder is a search engine for people preparing to move or working and living abroad. Search the web, blogs and expat forums on topics including housing, local expat community, serviced apartment, insurance, schools, international property, expatriate banking, international movers, culture shock or anything else you can think of!
www.expatfinder.com
Expat Focus
International advice, employment overseas, buying property abroad, international insurance and expatriate mortgages.
www.expatfocus.com
Expat Women
ExpatWomen.com was created by two friends, Andrea Martins and Jill Lengre. Their dream of connecting Expatriate Women worldwide was a result of their combined 20 years of experience living overseas.
www.expatwomen.com
Expatriates.com
The community web site created for and by expatriates and internationally minded people everywhere.
www.expatriates.com
Expats
The first online resource for people living abroad that provides a truly trustworthy network for meeting friends, finding romantic partners, and making business contacts.
www.expats.com
Expats Reunite
Expats Reunite has thousands of members from more than 185 countries throughout the world. From Africa to Antarctica and Zambia to Zimbabwe we have members from every continent.
www.expatsreunite.com/
Female Expat
The Female Expat Project is a collection of writing, art, and audio that archives and reflects the lives of female expatriates (define expat) living throughout the world.
www.female-expat.org
jobERA.com
Helping you in international job search, CV and resume distribution, passing job interviews and getting jobs you want worldwide.
Tales from a Small Planet
Tales from a Small Planet’s mission is to enrich and share the experience of living abroad through literature, humor and the arts, as well as by providing information and education on what it is really like to live in a foreign country and how to cope with the challenges that may come along.
www.talesmag.com/index.shtml
Women Living Abroad
This site is for you if you are a woman abroad going through changes and making the best of it.
www.womenlivingabroad.com
