Request for care
This guide explains how to apply for care and what to expect at each step. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We are here to support you every step of the way — from your initial request to your stay at the hospital and until you return home.
1. Application
To request care for yourself or a family member, please complete our application form and send it to us by post to the adress below.
Start your application
Start your application by downloading our application form.
Postal adress:
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Sahlgrenska International Care
405 83 Gothenburg
SWEDEN
If we are able to offer you care, our team will guide you and provide all the information you need to prepare for your treatment and stay with us.
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2. Availability
Everyone staying in Sweden has access to urgent and necessary healthcare. As an international patient, you can be offered planned care and treatment provided that capacity is available.
Once we have received your request, we assess whether we are the right care provider for you and your needs, and whether we are able to offer you treatment.
We handle your application as quickly as possible. We will confirm receipt as soon as possible after we receive your application and keep you informed about its progress.
3. Payment and treatment costs
A valid payment guarantee is required in advance. This may be provided as a prepayment or an official authorization (for example, an S2 certificate within the EU).
Need help or advice?
If you need advice or support, please contact our patient coordinators. We are here to guide you through every step of the process.
Are you a Swedish resident?
The information on this website is intended for patients who are not registered residents in Sweden or who do not have access to publicly funded healthcare in Sweden.
If you live in Sweden and are seeking care within the public healthcare system, please visit 1177.se for information that applies to you.