The community for Indians in Sweden and abroad

Free guides for settling in, and people who help each other with travel, parcels and paperwork.What do you need?
Moving to SwedenTravellingSending somethingMoney and transfers
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People seeking help

Don't see your route? Get an alert when someone needs help on it

Going somewhere? Help someone on the way

Share your flight and keep an elderly passenger company, or carry documents or a small parcel for someone on the same route. It takes under a minute.
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Free tools and guides

No sign-up needed.

Sweden newcomer checklist

Personnummer, BankID, SFI and more, in the right order for your permit.
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Housing guide

Which housing queues to join and where to look while you wait.
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Currency comparison

See who gives the best SEK to INR rate before you send money home.
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NRI tax tools

The India-Sweden tax treaty, NRE vs NRO accounts and whether to file an ITR.
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Financial guides

Talk to guides about health insurance, term insurance and mutual funds.
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Visa guides

Get help from someone who has already applied for the same visa.
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How it works

I need help

  1. 1
    Say what you needPick a travel companion, a carrier for documents or a parcel, or a visa or financial guide, and add your route or details.
  2. 2
    Chat with people who can helpSee who is offering help on your route and message them in the app to agree on the details.
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    Get it done and leave a reviewMeet up or hand over as agreed, then rate your experience so the next person knows who to trust.
Find help

I want to help

  1. 1
    Share what you can offerFlying soon? Add your flight. Know the visa process or your city well? Offer to guide someone.
  2. 2
    Choose who you helpPeople who need help can find you and send a request. You read it, chat and decide.
  3. 3
    Help and grow your networkAgree on any costs up front, help out, and collect reviews that make it easier for others to trust you.
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Staying safe

Verified email

You can only sign in with a verified email address or a Google account.

Chat in the app

Agree on the details in Buddy Hive chat before you share a phone number or meet.

Reviews after every help

Both sides can rate the experience, and the rating shows next to their name in search results.

Tips for meeting safely

  • Meet for the first time in a public place, such as the airport check-in area.
  • Never carry a sealed package. Check the contents together before you accept it.
  • Do not carry anything that is illegal or restricted, such as large amounts of cash or unlabelled medicine.
  • Agree on any payment before the trip and keep the conversation in the app.
  • Tell a friend or family member who you are meeting and when.
Something feels wrong? Stop and email us at hello@buddy-hive.com. We read every report.

Hive insights

India-Sweden Tax Treaty: How to Avoid Paying Tax Twice as an Indian in SwedenThe India-Sweden tax treaty, simply explained: which country taxes your salary, interest, rent, dividends, profits and pensions, how Sweden takes off Indian tax, and the two papers that lower Indian tax to 10%.
India-Sweden Tax Treaty: How to Avoid Paying Tax Twice as an Indian in Sweden
Sweden Residence Permit from India for Work or Study: From Application to Your CardEvery step of a Swedish work or study residence permit for Indians: the application, proof of funds for students, the passport check, biometrics at the Embassy in New Delhi, the decision and collecting your residence permit card.
Sweden Residence Permit from India for Work or Study: From Application to Your Card
SFI in Sweden: How to Sign Up for Free Swedish ClassesHow Indians moving to Sweden join SFI (Swedish for Immigrants): who can join, when to apply, how to sign up in Stockholm and other kommuner, evening and distance classes for people who work, the 2026 three-year limit, SFI and citizenship, and other ways to learn Swedish.
SFI in Sweden: How to Sign Up for Free Swedish Classes
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Frequently asked questions

What is Buddy Hive?

A community for Indians in Sweden and abroad. You can find a travel companion, ask someone flying the same route to carry documents or a small parcel, get help from visa and financial guides, and use free guides such as the Sweden newcomer checklist and the housing guide.

Is Buddy Hive free?

Yes. Posting a request, offering help and using the guides and tools are all free. Buddy Hive does not take a cut or handle payments.

Do helpers get paid?

That is up to you. Many people help for free because someone once helped them. A helper can also ask for a fee, for example to cover extra baggage. You agree on the price and how to pay in the chat before anything happens.

Why would I help a stranger?

Most of us remember our first flight abroad, our first winter or our first visa form. Helping is a way to pass that on, meet people from the community and build a network in a new country. Good reviews also make it easier for others to trust you when you need help yourself.

How do I meet someone safely?

Keep the conversation in the Buddy Hive chat until you are comfortable, meet for the first time in a public place such as the airport, and tell someone you trust who you are meeting. Check their rating before you agree.

Is it safe to carry something for someone?

Only carry what you can check. Never accept a sealed package, open it together before you take it, and refuse anything illegal or restricted, such as large amounts of cash or medicine without a prescription. You are responsible for what is in your luggage.

How do you verify users?

Every account signs in with a verified email address or a Google account, and people can review each other after they have helped. We are a small team, so we do not check IDs yet. Use the chat and reviews to get to know someone first.

What if something goes wrong?

Stop and do not go ahead with the plan. Email us at hello@buddy-hive.com with the details and we will look into it.