Sweden Parental Leave Rules

[SoonToBeSwedeyMummy]

Really struggling with working out what's best for my partner and I.

He's Swedish, temporarily working in the UK for some Swedish Govt thing.

During his time here, we met, had a whirlwind romance and now I'm pregnant, 6 weeks.

Whilst not planned, both of us are very happy, seeing this as a bit of a miracle.

He's going back to Sweden for a few months in the New Year before coming back late Spring full time but until then can come over on weekends/take leave if needed to be here for appointments and partner duties.

I want to have the baby in the UK and move to Sweden shortly after. The benefit being I'll have my family around me, speak the native language and be able to get maternity leave etc whilst working out logistics with him.

Parental leave and allowances are much more generous in Sweden than in the UK, but I obviously aren't entitled to them.

We however, think he may not either. According to Swedish Govts website, special rules apply if birthing parent (I'm a mother thanks) resides outside of the EU/EEA, but won't explain further what those rules are.

Is there anyone familiar with these special rules and can explain?

Or would it be better if I apply for residence now despite being in the UK as his partner and expecting his child?

Hi again! :) I think he should ring Försäkringskassan and ask them, they don't seem to put all the permutations on the website. The general rule of course is that the money can only go to the parent on parental leave, i.e not working. It's very unclear though if he could get some compensation for for example taking a long weekend to see you and giving up work those extra three or four days.

hi, just as someone who lives in Scandinavia be aware of the legal rights for your baby. I assume baby has both passports? dad in on the birth certificate (full parental rights) the child's residency will be Sweden. Just in case your relationship at some point breaks. If your partner will not allow you to take the child back to uk, you wont be able to.
I've heard stories of mums from 3rd countries (outside EU) who lost the residency (for example you cant get a job ect), partners and couldn't stay in the country while the baby did with the dad. Just something to be mindful. You stand better changes of residency/citizenship when you're married.
Apart from the legalities Scandinavia is absolutely wonderful! we love it here. We are coming back to UK soon (with a broken heart) now for our LO education but we absolutely love our time here.

Speak to forsakringskassan, they will be able to advise on individual circumstances. Make sure baby gets person nummer, fodelsebevis, and a Swedish passport asap. The Swedish Embassy can advise on this. Speak to them before baby is born so you have your appointment as soon after the birth as possible.