Problems & emergencies
I need an interpreter
Healthcare and authorities arrange interpreters when you need one — tell them when you book. In healthcare it is free for you.
How to get one
Ask when you book
Say which language you need — Urdu, Punjabi, Pashto, Sindhi or another — so it can be arranged in advance.
Healthcare
An interpreter at a healthcare visit is free for you.
Authorities
By law (Förvaltningslagen), an authority must use an interpreter when needed so that someone who does not speak Swedish can look after their rights.
Avoid using children as interpreters
A professional interpreter keeps your information confidential and translates accurately.
Official sources
Rules and fees change. Always confirm on the official page before you apply or pay. Last checked 14 Oct 2026.