There is a totalization agreement between Sweden and the U.S. that help improve Social Security protection for people who work or have worked in both countries and eliminates double coverage to avoid the payment of taxes to both systems.
You can access the totalization agreement online at the official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration:
> The totalization agreement with Sweden
If you live in the United States and wish to apply for Swedish pension or retirement benefits, visit or contact your nearest U.S. Social Security office:
> Social Security Office Locator
If you have already applied to collect Swedish pension or retirement benefits but have questions about payments or service, contact the Swedish Pensions Agency in Sweden via email or at the address and number indicated in the box on the right.
The income tax treaty between Sweden and the U.S. is available at the website of:
> The Internal Revenue Service (PDF)
Phone:
+1 617 451 3456
E-mail:
boston@consulateofsweden.org
Fax:
+1 617 422 1428
295 Devonshire Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA 02110
Phone: +1 617 451 3456
Fax: +1 617 422 1428
District: Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island och Vermont.
Visits by appointment only.
Telephone:
+1 (267) 802-1210
E-mail:
philadelphia@consulateofsweden.org
Consulate of Sweden in Philadelphia
c/o World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
One Penn Center
1617 John F Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1660
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Call or e-mail to make an appointment.
Sweden has diplomatic relations with almost all states in the world, with embassies and consulates in around half of these. Sweden's foreign representation consists of approximately 100 missions abroad and 350 honorary consulates.