The Swedish Migration Agency provides housing for all Ukrainians who need it. On average, the search for housing lasts about a month, during which time you will live in one of the temporary accommodation centers. You cannot choose a region, you will be offered the housing that is available. It can be a separate apartment with its own kitchen, or it can be a room where you will share the kitchen with several other people, or a living space in which it is impossible to cook food and you will have to eat in the dining room.

You can also use the AirBnb and Booking.com platforms to find short term accommodations.

The Swedish Migration Agency provides housing for all Ukrainians who need it. On average, the search for housing lasts about a month, during which time you will live in one of the temporary accommodation centers. You cannot choose a region, you will be offered the housing that is available. It can be a separate apartment with its own kitchen, or it can be a room where you will share the kitchen with several other people, or a living space in which it is impossible to cook food and you will have to eat in the dining room.

If you work or have savings, you must pay for the housing you receive from the Migration Board or the municipality. If it turns out that you earned money without notifying the Migration Board or the municipality, you may have to pay housing compensation backdated.

If the housing provided by the state does not suit you, you can rent an apartment or house privately.

Websites for finding apartment rentals:

• www.thelocal.se
• bostadshub.se
• bostadslistan.se

The price of the apartment depends on the municipality, the rental area - city or village, and the size of the apartment. Sometimes you can find a cozy studio apartment for less than 1,000 euros (10,000 SEK) a month. However, the average cost of a one-bedroom apartment is between 1,000 and 2,000 euros (10,000 and 20,000 Swedish kroner). Living in the suburbs is cheaper than in the central parts.

There is a very high demand for rental real estate in Sweden. Renting from the owner is quite difficult.The average cost of utilities will be EUR 75 (SEK 800) per month. An interesting fact is that in Sweden, you can choose a company that will provide you with utility services. You can compare prices at the link .

A platform that allows Swedes with free housing to contact refugees directly - search for free housing.

EU4UA is a platform for finding housing in Europe together with other Ukrainians

A new roommate search function has been launched on the EU4UA platform.

Renting housing with other people will allow:

• save money by sharing housing costs with other people;
• have a greater choice of housing;
• to find friends, expand the network of social contacts and feel supported in a new country.

Go to the platform via the link .

When granted a residence permit you will receive a residence permit card. This card acts as proof of residency. When in contact with Swedish authorities a coordination number makes it easier. A coordination number is acquired through applying at the office of the Tax Agency unless given by the government at an earlier stage, for example when applying for a residence permit.