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  1. Welcome to Uppsala

    Uppsala is one of Sweden’s oldest cities. It is also one of Sweden’s four major cities. The capital of Sweden, Stockholm, is 30 minutes away by train.

    Map of Europe that shows the position of Uppsala relative to Ukraine

  2. Permit, visa and accommodation

    Ukrainian passport holders can enter and stay in Sweden for 90 days without a permit or visa. If you have an urgent need for food and accommodation
    you can get help immediately upon application at The Swedish Migration Agency.

    The Swedish Migration Agency is responsible for all accommodation related questions. Visit migrationsverket.se/english to learn more.

    The visiting adress for the office in Uppsala is Bolandsgatan 16 A.

    More information about the office in Uppsala.

    Arrange accomodation yourself

    You can choose to arrange your accommodation yourself or get help with accommodation from the Swedish Migration Agency. If you choose to arrange your accommodation yourself, you will have to pay the rent yourself. Please note that the Swedish Migration Agency has a list of residential areas with social and economic challenges. Anyone who chooses to live in such an area may lose their right to other financial support from the Swedish Migration Agency.

    Find out if the address you want to move to is located in an area that may affect your right to compensation from the Swedish Migration Agency, see under “accommodation” on the link.

  3. Healthcare

    Call 1177 or +46 771-11 77 00 if you or someone else gets ill and you need to talk to a nurse for advice. The nurse can also give you information about where to go for help. Contact a vårdcentral (health center) if you or someone else gets ill or injured. You need to call the health center first. A visit costs SEK 50.

    If you become very ill or seriously injured and need immediate treatment, you can visit an emergency room at a hospital. The care staff decides if you need immediate care. Visits to the emergency department cost SEK 500.

    If you need emergency dental care, you can visit Folktandvården. The dentist decides if you need care that cannot wait. The visit costs SEK 50.

    Children and young people under the age of 18 who are in Sweden under the Temporary Protection Directive do not have to pay for medical care and dental care. Ukrainian children have the same rights as all children in Sweden.

    Further information: 1177.se/english

    Covid-19 vaccination

    In Sweden, everyone over the age of 18 can get vaccinated against covid-19. Vaccination against covid-19 is free and voluntary.

    The covid-19 vaccination is free. Call +46 18-617 35 00 to make an appointment.

    More information is available at www.1177.se/english.

    More information about covid-19 at The Public Health Agency of Sweden's website.

  4. Travel in Uppsala

    Ukrainian passports and ID cards are valid as tickets in UL traffic. Show your Ukrainian passport or identity card to the bus driver or train personnel. The busses are green and yellow. Look for the UL logo on busses and trains.

    Upplands länstrafik, logo

    Find the bus and train lines at ul.se/en

    Ukrainian passport or ID card is valid as a ticket - UL

  5. Apply for school or preschool for your children

    First you need to register at the Swedish Migration Agency.

    Visit migrationsverket.se/english to learn more.

    While waiting for your case to be determined you can register with the admissions office for new arrivals when applying for school and preschool in Uppsala.

    Information about school and preschool for new arrivals

    The open hours for visits: Monday 9.00–11.30, Tuesday 13.00–16.00, Thursday 9.00–11.30.

    Visiting address: City Hall (Stadshuset) on Stadshusgatan 2

    Phone: +46 771-727 001, nr 6 in the menu, Monday and Wednesday 9.30–11.30.
    Email: skola.nyanlanda@uppsala.se

  6. Open preschool for children under six years old

    Open preschool is a place for adults with children between 0–6 years old where trained educators work. Open preschool is free of charge and you don’t need to register, you can come and go as you want.

    At uppsala.se/oppenforskola (information in Swedish) you find the locations and opening hours.

  7. Learning Swedish

    Sfi for Ukrainians

    The first course of Sfi (Swedish for immigrants) for people coming from Ukraine will start on August 7. The last day to register for this course is July 20. There will be new courses starting every four weeks if you cant take part in the first one. Sfi, Swedish for immigrants, is a free basic education in Swedish. 

    Dates for courses and applications are published online: Apply to Adult Education .

    To study sfi you need to register with the sfi office. The sfi office is located at Utbildnings- och jobbcenter at Bolandsgatan 4 in Uppsala.

    You are welcome here to ask questions about sfi and to register. If you can not come here you can call 018-727 22 10.

    If you speak some Swedish or English you can contact us directly.
    You can also ask a friend who speaks Swedish or English to help you.

    If you need help from an interpreter you need to book a meeting in advance. You can book a meeting by sending an e-mail to sfi@uppsala.se.

    Openings hours 

    Drop-in: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.00–12.00.

    Phone service: Mondays and Wednesdays 9.00–13.00, Thursdays 13.00–14.00. 

    Folkuniversitet

    Folkuniversitet offers Swedish and English courses. There are groups you can attend as well as online courses.

    To register and receive up-to-date information about the courses, contact Olga Terzieva by e-mail: olga.terzieva@folkuniversitetet.se

    More information about online courses.

    Studieförbundet Vuxenskolan Träffpunkt Ukraina (Uppsala)

    The Study Association offers both courses in Swedish and English offline.

    For more information contact Studieförbundet Vuxenskolan.

    Uppsala folkhögskola

    Region Uppsala folkhögskola offers the course "Swedish from day one" for Ukrainian refugees.

    Swedish from day one is a course in Swedish and community orientation that is offered around Sweden. In Uppsala, the course is at Uppsala folkhögskola. Refugees from Ukraine who are covered by EU’s Tempo­rary Protec­tion Directive can also apply for the course.

    Läs mer om "Svenska från dag ett" på regionuppsala.se.

    Send your application to: rufhsk@regionuppsala.se or call 018-611 66 06.

    Red cross languague training

    Red cross in Uppsala have a meeting spot where you can get more information about language training.

    Språkträning - Träffpunkten (rodakorset.se)

     

    Uppsala has many conversation cafes. You can find them with a search engine.

  8. What to do in Uppsala

  9. Support, advice and urgent needs

    Red cross in Uppsala have a meeting spot where you can get support and advice regarding language training, contact with the authorities and urgent basic needs that are tested individually.

  10. Pay attention to the risks of human trafficking

    At times when many people are fleeing an armed conflict, there may be individuals who seem helpful but who want to take advantage of the situation. There may be a risk of human trafficking.

    Keep this in mind when someone offers to arrange travel, accommodation or work for you:

    • Never hand over your passport, other important documents or your phone.
    • Ask people who would like to help you to identify themselves.
    • Ensure that you get information about destinations and contact information to those responsible for organising the travel. Document what you find out.
    • If possible, inform someone you trust about your whereabouts, where you are going and with whom you are travelling.
    • You are entitled to a salary if you work in Sweden. Do not accept offers to work in exchange for somewhere to live, food or other goods.
    • Contact the Swedish authorities, register with the Swedish Migration Agency. 

    Read more at Swedish Gender Equality Agency.

    Kvinnofridslinjen – Sweden’s National Women’s Helpline

    You can call +46 20-50 50 50 for support and advice if you have been subjected to physical, psychological and sexual violence and threats. Relatives and friends can also call.

    The line is open around the clock and your call is free of charge. Your call will not show in the telephone bill.

  11. Do you have pets?

    If an animal from Ukraine is in Sweden without having been checked by customs personnel at the border, the animal must be taken to a veterinarian as soon as possible. You can contact any veterinarian.

  12. How Sweden works

    informationsverige.se – a guide to the Swedish society.

    krisinformation.se – crisis related questions including the war in Ukraine.

    Emergency number 112

    The emergency number 112 is used in emergencies when there is a danger to life, property or the environment.

    An emergency situation is when you require urgent assistance from paramedics, emergency services, police, air/sea/mountain rescue services, priests on duty or information about poisoning. All of our SOS operators speak English and are able to conduct the conversation in English. If an interpreter is necessary, a third person will be connected to the call.

    You can call the emergency number 112 around the clock, from a landline or mobile phone, wherever you are in Sweden. Your call will be answered by an SOS operator who will ask questions in order to provide the necessary assistance.

    More important phone numbers.

Nyheter om trygghet, kris och säkerhet

Se fler nyheter
Kampanjer
  • Uppsala uppmärksammas

    Uppsala har höga ambitioner och mål i alla sina verksamheter, vilket har uppmärksammats och resulterat i flera priser som vi är glada, tacksamma och stolta över. Här kan du läsa mer om dessa priser. Förhoppningsvis fylls listan på med fler snart igen.

  • Beredskapsveckan

    Beredskapsveckan är en årlig nationell kampanj som samordnas av Myndigheten för samhällsskydd och beredskap (MSB). Målet med veckan är att fler människor ska vara förberedda inför en eventuell kris. Den genomförs alltid vecka 39.

Så arbetar vi med trygghet, kris och säkerhet

  • Så arbetar vi med:

    Krisberedskap och civilt försvar

    Det är viktigt att vara förberedd. Arbetet med krisberedskap och civilt försvar ska göra att kommunen kan fortsätta sina viktiga uppdrag även vid samhällskriser, höjd beredskap och i värsta fall krig.

  • Så arbetar vi med:

    Stöd till personer som utsätts för våld i nära relationer

    Uppsala kommun har fattat beslut om en nollvision mot våld i nära relationer. Vi arbetar med flera olika satsningar och insatser för att tidigt fånga upp och förhindra att människor blir utsatta för våld i nära relationer. Vi hjälper och skyddar också dem som blivit drabbade. Våld i nära relationer är ett samlingsbegrepp som omfattar fysiskt, psykiskt och sexuellt våld samt olika former av hot, utnyttjande och förtryck.

  • Så arbetar vi med:

    Psykisk hälsa

    Uppsala kommun finns för dig genom livet. Att arbeta för psykisk hälsa och att möta och stötta den som behöver är en del av vårt grunduppdrag. Genom breda samarbeten och särskilda satsningar kraftsamlar vi för psykisk hälsa.

  • Så arbetar vi med:

    Gränby och Kvarngärdet

    Gränby och Kvarngärdet är viktiga fokusområden för Uppsala kommun. Här kan du se vad kommunen gör tillsammans med alla som bor och arbetar i området för att skapa en trygg och trivsam miljö.

  • Så arbetar vi med:

    Trygghet och säkerhet

    I Uppsala ska trygghet vara en rättighet för alla - inte ett privilegium för några få. För att Uppsala ska vara en attraktiv kommun att leva, verka och vistas i behöver vi arbeta förebyggande med trygghet och säkerhet.