A practical guide for
people from Ukraine
You have arrived in Skellefteå kommun, a municipality with approximately 73 000 Citizens, in the north of Sweden. On this page you will find contacts and sources that can guide you through some practical issues during your initial time in Sweden.
This webpage is aimed at newly arrived refugees from Ukraine.
Informationsverige.se tells you about the Temporary Protection Directive and what applies for people who have fled the war in Ukraine.
You will also find information about the Swedish society and tools to learn Swedish.
This webpage is a good start if you need an orientation about how things work in Sweden for you who are newly arrived here.
На стартову сторінку | Informationsverige.se
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There are several organizations offering to teach the Swedish language to newly arrived refugees. They are called studieförbund, study associations, and these are active in Skellefteå kommun:
- ABF
- Bilda
- Folkuniversitetet
- Medborgarskolan
- NBV
- Sensus
- Studiefrämjandet
- Studieförbundet Vuxenskolan
You can ask people around you what is provided in your local area.
Informationsverige.se offers the digital language learning package "Lära svenska". You can use it to practise Swedish on your own by doing exercises and watching videos.
Детальніше про «Lära svenska» на Informationsverige.se External link, opens in new window.
All children have the right to attend school and preschool. Read about Skellefteå Municipality´s reception of Newly arrived schoolchildren (skelleftea.se).
More information about schools in the area you find on Children and education (skelleftea.se).
You can also contact Skellefteå Municipality for guidance,
address: Trädgårdsgatan 6, Skellefteå
telephone: +46 910-73 50 00, press 2 for childcare and education
e-mail: kundtjanst@skelleftea.se
You can read about the possibilities of working in Sweden on the Swedish Public Employment Service´s webpage:
українська / Ukrainian (arbetsformedlingen.se) External link, opens in new window.
Skellefteå municipality, as an organization, is one of the largest employers in the area and we need to hire people in varies professions. You can read about working for Skellefteå municipality on the webpage Skellefteå kommun som arbetsgivare (skelleftea.se).
(It is written in Swedish, but there is a google translate button at the top of the page.)
Call 1177 if you are ill and wish to speak to a nurse for advice. The helpline is free of charge. The nurses speak Swedish and English. They can also help you to find the nearest healthcare centre.
In case of emergency, call 112 for an ambulance.
Read more about healthcare on the webpage Vård i Västerbotten till personer som har flytt från Ukraina (1177.se) External link, opens in new window.
українська / Ukrainian (1177.se) External link, opens in new window.
Pусский / Russian (1177.se) External link, opens in new window.
Skellefteå Municipality deals with many things for the benefit of the people who live here. Among other things, the municipality is responsible for providing preschools, schools, social services and elderly care. You can read about Skellefteå Municipality on What does the municipality do? (skelleftea.se)
What is the municipality doing for newly arrived refugees?
Skellefteå Municipality’s responsibility for newly arrived refugees is to make sure that children can attend preschool and school and that the children live in a safe and healthy environment.
From the 1st of July 2022 the municipality also is responsible for providing housing for you who has seeked protection under the Temporary Protection Directive, and not have found your own place to stay.
There are many voluntary groups and organisations that want to make you feel welcome. For instance, there are some second-hand shops that can provide clothes and other items, for you and your family, if you are newly arrived.
There are several organisations offering to teach the Swedish language to newly arrived refugees. They are called studieförbund, study associations.
You can ask people around you what is provided in your local area.
українська / Ukrainian:
- Communication boards in Swedish and Ukrainian
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This webpage has more communication boards in Ukrainian External link, opens in new window. - Information from the Swedish Migration Agency UA , 427.5 kB, opens in new window.
- Information from Swedish authorities UA , 994.6 kB, opens in new window.
- A practical guide for refugees from Ukraine UA , 76 kB, opens in new window.
- For adults looking after children through displacement UA , 545.5 kB, opens in new window.
Pусский / Russian:
- Information from the Swedish Migration Agency RU , 428.4 kB, opens in new window.
- Information from Swedish authorities RU , 1.2 MB, opens in new window.
- A practical guide for refugees from Ukraine RU , 75.1 kB, opens in new window.
- For adults looking after children through displacement RU , 539.1 kB, opens in new window.
English/Swedish:
- Information from Swedish authorities EN , 1.1 MB, opens in new window.
- Communication boards in Swedish and Ukrainian , 711 kB, opens in new window.
- A practical guide for refugees from Ukraine SE , 88.3 kB, opens in new window.
- For adults looking after children through displacement SE , 527.3 kB, opens in new window.
Living in Skellefteå municipality
Living in Skellefteå municipality
Skellefteå municipality is a safe place, appreciated for its versatility, short commuting distances and simple everyday life. At the same time, adventure awaits just around the corner. We hope to provide you with inspiration, information and a helping hand.
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Contact Skellefteå municipality
Contact Skellefteå municipality
- address: Trädgårdsgatan 6, Skellefteå
- telephone: +46 910-73 50 00, press 8 for menu in English
- email: kundtjanst@skelleftea.se
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