What is A-kassa unemployment insurance in Sweden?

A-kassa (Arbetslöshetskassa) is Sweden's unemployment insurance system, administrated by independent unemployment funds (kassor) linked to trade unions. In 2026, you can receive up to SEK 25,000/month for the first 200 days (income-related, 80% of previous wage), then SEK 18,700/month for days 201-300. You must have worked at least 80 hours per month for 12 months in the last 12 months, and be a member of an A-kassa fund. Apply via your industry's A-kassa fund.

How to apply for Bostadsbidrag housing benefit in Sweden?

Bostadsbidrag (housing benefit) is administered by Försäkringskassan and available to low-income families with children, young adults (18-28) and pensioners. For families with children, the benefit can be up to SEK 3,200/month depending on income, household size and housing costs. Apply online at forsakringskassan.se. Income must be below approximately SEK 310,000/year for a family, and housing costs must fall within defined limits.

What child benefits exist in Sweden?

Sweden provides Barnbidrag (universal child allowance) of SEK 1,250/month per child under 16, paid by Försäkringskassan without means-testing. Families with 3+ children receive additional Flerbarnstillägg. Additionally, Föräldrapenning (parental allowance) provides 480 days of paid parental leave at 80% of income (capped at SEK 25,000/month) per child. Barnbidrag is automatic once the birth is registered — no application needed.

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Sociala förmåner Sverige 2026

Sverige har ett nordiskt (universellt) välfärdssystem med generösa förmåner finansierade av höga skatter och avgifter. Viktiga förmåner: A-kassa, Barnbidrag, Bostadsbidrag, Sjukpenning, Föräldrapenning. Valuta: SEK.

SEK 25 000 A-kassa max

SEK 1 250 Barnbidrag/barn

SEK 4 600 Försörjningsstöd

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Modèle social : Nordique (universel, financé par impôts élevés). Le Försörjningsstöd est la prestation de dernier recours gérée par les communes. Les prestations Försäkringskassan (sjukpenning, föräldrapenning) sont basées sur le revenu. Montants en SEK 2026.

Sociala förmåner — barèmes 2026

Aide	Catégorie	Belopp (SEK)	Fréquence	Organisme	Conditions principales	Source officielle
A-kassa Arbetslöshetsersättning	Chômage	SEK 25 000 max/mois	Mensuel	Arbetslöshetskassa	12 mois travail, membre A-kassa Chômage involontaire	arbetsformedlingen.se
Försörjningsstöd	Revenus / Emploi	SEK 4 600 (seul)	Mensuel	Kommun	Résidence SE, revenus très bas Disponible pour emploi	socialstyrelsen.se
Barnbidrag	Famille	SEK 1 250 / enfant	Mensuel	Försäkringskassan	Enfant <16 ans Résidence SE	forsakringskassan.se
Bostadsbidrag	Logement	SEK 3 200 max	Mensuel	Försäkringskassan	Famille avec enfants ou 18-28 ans Revenus bas	forsakringskassan.se
Sjukpenning	Santé	80% lön (max SEK 25 000)	Mensuel	Försäkringskassan	Maladie >7 jours Résidence SE	forsakringskassan.se
Föräldrapenning	Famille	80% lön (max SEK 25 000)	Mensuel	Försäkringskassan	480 jours/enfant Résidence SE	forsakringskassan.se
Etableringsersättning	Jeunesse / Intégration	SEK 308 / jour	Mensuel	Arbetsförmedlingen	Primo-arrivants réfugiés 20-65 ans	arbetsformedlingen.se
Studiemedel (CSN)	Étudiant	SEK 12 000 / mois	Mensuel	CSN	Études secondaires/supérieures Résidence SE	csn.se
Bostadstillägg	Retraite / Logement	SEK 5 000 max (pensionnaires)	Mensuel	Försäkringskassan	Retraités, loyers élevés Revenus bas	forsakringskassan.se
Äldreförsörjningsstöd	Retraite	SEK 7 100 (seul)	Mensuel	Pensionsmyndigheten	65+, pension insuffisante Résidence SE 40 ans	pensionsmyndigheten.se

Vanliga frågor om sociala förmåner i Sverige

What is A-kassa unemployment insurance in Sweden?

A-kassa (Arbetslöshetskassa) is Sweden's unemployment insurance system, administrated by independent unemployment funds (kassor) linked to trade unions. In 2026, you can receive up to SEK 25,000/month for the first 200 days (income-related, 80% of previous wage), then SEK 18,700/month for days 201–300.

You must have worked at least 80 hours per month for 12 months in the last 12 months, and be a member of an A-kassa fund. Apply via your industry's A-kassa fund. The system covers employees and self-employed alike, but membership fees vary by fund.
How to apply for Bostadsbidrag housing benefit in Sweden?

Bostadsbidrag (housing benefit) is administered by Försäkringskassan and available to low-income families with children, young adults (18–28) and pensioners. For families with children, the benefit can be up to SEK 3,200/month depending on income, household size and housing costs.

Apply online at forsakringskassan.se. Income must be below approximately SEK 310,000/year for a family, and housing costs must fall within defined limits. The benefit is recalculated annually and reconciled against your final tax assessment.
What child benefits exist in Sweden?

Sweden provides Barnbidrag (universal child allowance) of SEK 1,250/month per child under 16, paid by Försäkringskassan without means-testing. Families with 3+ children receive additional Flerbarnstillägg. Barnbidrag is automatic once the birth is registered — no application needed.

Additionally, Föräldrapenning (parental allowance) provides 480 days of paid parental leave at 80% of income (capped at SEK 25,000/month) per child. Both parents can share the leave, with 90 days reserved for each parent.