What should I pay attention to when studying in Sweden?
I. Banks and post offices
Banks are generally open from Monday to Friday morning 10 to 3 pm. Many branches extend their business hours at least once a week (banks in big cities will extend their business hours until 6 pm). Banks are closed on weekends. Usually you need a "person slogan"-Swedish name is "personnummer" (see the civil registration section below) to open an account in a bank.
It's best to check whether the banks in your country have cooperative banks in Sweden. Even if you don't have a Swedish ID card, some banks may be willing to let you open an account (see below). You need to show your valid passport, your student union membership fee receipt and a letter of proof that you are a visiting student.
Credit cards are widely used in Sweden, even more widely than in other parts of Europe. Visa, Master, Eurocard and American Express are widely used credit cards, and traveler's checks can also be used.
The Swedish post office has been reorganized recently. Mail and parcels can be sent in many places, including gas stations, supermarkets and newsstands. Look for blue and yellow signs above or next to the entrances of these postal services. Many of these places are open late at night and weekends. You can also buy stamps and handle other affairs in these places.
Sweden also has a traditional post office that provides various services. It is usually open from 9: 30 am to 6: 00 pm, and its business hours may be extended once or twice. The yellow mailbox accepts domestic and international mail, and the blue mailbox only accepts local mail.
Second, civil registration.
If you have studied for more than one year, you can register with the Civil Registry of the Local Taxation Bureau (Swedish name is "Skatteverket"). Then you will receive a ten-digit national registration number, also known as "personnummer", which consists of your birthday and four other numbers. For example, if you were born on May 25th, 1986, the number may be 860525- 1045.
If you want the applicant's slogan, please bring your passport, the admission notice issued by your educational institution and the documents issued by the Swedish Immigration Bureau. If you are married, you need to bring a marriage certificate. Once registered, you will enjoy the medical benefits provided by the Swedish national medical insurance system. When you see a doctor, the doctor will ask your slogan (see the medical insurance and treatment section below).
If your residence permit is valid for less than 12 months, the tax bureau may assign you a co-ordination number, but having this number does not qualify you for the above medical insurance.
When your stay in Sweden is over, you should submit this form (in English) to the tax authorities to inform them that you will leave the country soon. One of the reasons for submitting this form is that you may be able to apply for a refund of some personal income tax paid in Sweden.
Third, money.
The international currency symbol of the Swedish krona is SEK. One krone is equal to 100 integral. There are notes with denominations of 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 kronor and coins with denominations of 1, 5 and 10 kronor. All major bank cards and credit cards are widely used in Sweden. (1 euro = about SEK 9)
Fourth, drugs.
Prescription drugs prescribed by the hospital can be collected at a drugstore called "apotek". This drugstore is open during normal shopping hours. 24-hour pharmacies are generally only available in big cities. If you are taking medicine, you'd better eat enough before going to Sweden.
Over-the-counter drugs can also be bought in supermarkets or gas stations.
Emergency and emergency call for help
In case of emergency, please call 1 12 to contact the police, fire brigade or hospital. It is free to make emergency calls on pay phones.
Verb (abbreviation for verb) ID card
An ID card or ID card (called legalization in Swedish) is a card with the holder's photo and slogan registered. Holding an ID card will help you to deal with any state organ in Sweden and make it easier for you to open an account in a bank. To obtain a Swedish identity card, you must be registered as a Swedish resident (see the section on civil registration above).
The ID card is issued by the Swedish Tax Bureau (Skatteverket). About how to apply for an ID card, you can get detailed information in this PDF manual (English) issued by the Swedish Tax Bureau. The application fee for ID card is SEK 400.
In addition, students also have student cards, and you can enjoy discounts by plane, train and bus. You will receive this card one month after joining the student union, and you will also receive more detailed preferential information when you receive the card.
Intransitive verb local call
Public transportation in Sweden is very developed, including cars, suburban trains, trams and subways. This is a very convenient and quick way to travel. With the ticket, you can take unlimited local transportation networks, such as the subway (Stockholm subway), local cars and commuter trains. In Stockholm, the monthly bus ticket costs 690 Swedish kronor, which is cheaper in small cities.
Seven, some other practical information to remember
"Systembolaget" liquor store is a liquor store owned by the Swedish government. Generally, from Monday to Friday morning 10 to 6 pm, and from Saturday morning 10 to 2 pm. Some shops are open for longer hours.
The age limit for buying alcohol in' Systembolaget' is 20 years old. If you are under the age of 25, please bring your passport or other identification when buying wine. If you can't prove that you are over 20 years old, you can't buy alcohol. Buying alcohol for people who are prohibited from drinking by law is not allowed and will be punished. In bars and restaurants, the legal drinking age is 18.
The right to use public areas stipulates that anyone has the right to use private and public land and waters for certain activities, such as hiking, jogging or boating, but it shall not cause damage to the land or waters. You must also take care of other people and animals and respect the wishes of landowners.
This means that you can't walk or row a boat too close to the house and private garden. If you plan to set up a tent on private land for a long time, you'd better discuss it with the landlord first.
The writing order of dates is usually: year, month and day. For example, the spelling of 20 16 April 1 is 20 16-4- 1.
Drive. Like most European countries, cars in Sweden drive on the right. Legal driving age 18 years old, driving license is required. The foreign driver's license is valid for up to one year, counting from the date you register with the local tax bureau. You need to get a Swedish driver's license after one year. The law is very strict on drunk driving, and drunk driving is also unacceptable to society.
Swedish laws on drugs are very strict. Foreign citizens may be arrested and deported, no matter what drugs they have. Soft drugs such as marijuana and hashish are also illegal in Sweden.
Electricity follows the European standards of 220 volts and 50 hertz.
Time zone. Sweden implements Central European Time (CET), namely GMT+ 1. Daylight saving time (GMT+2) is implemented from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in 10. The time is written in the European system, such as 1 pm 13.
Tip (in restaurants and taxis)-service charge is included in the price. However, if customers feel that they have received good service, they usually leave a tip (about 10%).
Eight. Business?Hours?
Business hours on weekdays are generally from 9 am to 6 pm. On Saturday, the store will close from 1 4 pm. In larger towns, department stores will be open until 8 pm or 10 pm, and some stores will be open from noon 12 pm to 4 pm on Sunday. If it is a public holiday, shops usually close early the day before.
Nine, telecommunications
Most international students in Sweden use Skype and mobile phones with prepaid SIM cards. Companies providing such SIM cards include Telia, Tele2Comviq, Telenor, 3 and Halebop, and these SIM cards can be easily recharged online or at newsstands. If you don't want to buy a mobile phone in Sweden, you can usually use your own mobile phone with a Swedish SIM card. But please make sure that your mobile phone is not locked by your previous operator. Another option is to buy a package from a telecom operator, but students rarely do this and usually need a Swedish ID card.