Be one of the first to post tips about living (working, parenting, moving to, retiring, etc.) in Sweden in our new Expat Tip section. Or, you may submit general tips about expat life! The 3 expats who submit the most tips in May will receive $75 Amazon.com gift certificates! (Note: tips that are promotional in nature are not counted in this top tip competition -- although tips that promote events and professionals who submit helpful advice are WELCOME on Expat Tips!!) Expat Tip Section: http://www.expatexchange.com/expattips Post a Tip: http://www.expatexchange.com/expat/index.cfm?pr=tip Help build an amazing resource for the expat community! Thank You! Betsy Burlingame Expat Exchange

hello we are a family whit 2 girls in age 8, 7. we need help to clean the house, and to help uswhit the children. to go to school whit them. you live whit us and get a roon and food. we want you to come here in sweden, we speak romanes, and english.

We wanted to send out a note to introduce our new Expat Tip Tool. It helps you offer advice and grab tips from other expatriates about international jobs, moving overseas, retiring overseas and more. Use it to keep track of your expat insights and save tips from others living abroad all in one place! http://www.expatexchange.com/expattips Or, click on "Expat Tips" on the top of any page of Expat Exchange! Also, if you would like to add a photo to your profile, you can do that now, too. Click on "My Profile" - "Photo" and upload a photo today!

Hi,I have been offered a job in sweden and while i was searching more about the contry, i found its worlds no 2 country for rape. i was shocked. internet is full of it. is sweden so unsafe , i am really giving second thought to move to sweden, would appreciate your suggestions those already in sweden.

Hey, I have a few questions for you guys. I am moving to Sweden from Serbia for couple of years. My wife is Swedish. We can't decide what mekes more sense to buy a car in Serbia or Sweden? The things I know: 1. Cars are app. 500Eur cheaper in Serbia then Sweden (I am buying a 10yrs old Fiat Stilo) 2. It is much cheaper to do the registration and insurance in Serbia. 3. It is possible to drive a car with Serbian plates in Sweden. The info on this online differs but most posts say for 12 months. Needs to be checked. So, I there are two ways to do this: Scenario 1: We buy the car in Belgrade and register in my name. We use it for a year and then either register it in Sweden or sell it in Belgrade. Questions: For how long can a car be driven in Sweden with non-EU plates? (I read somewhere it's for one year) If it's less then a year because of the insurance, can a foreign car get a Swedish insurance? How much does it cost (approximately) to register a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Sweden? I read that if you want to register a foreign car in Sweden (import it) you need to use it for 6 months before. Does it mean 6 months in the country of origin or I can buy the car, move to Sweden, drive it there for 6 months and then get Swedish plates? Scenario 2: We buy the car in Sweden and register it to my wifes name. She is Swedish but doesn't have a drivers license. Questions: Can you register and insure a car to a person that doesn't have a drivers license? How complicated and expensive is it to get a permission for me to drive your car (outside of Sweden too)?

If you know of any local Christmas or New Years events that would welcome other expats, please post details here. If anyone is missing family and friends and looking for things to do over the coming week, why not plan a local get together -- meet fellow Expat Exchange members at a pub or restaurant (be sure to tell us what town or city you live in). Post a get together inquiry here.