This is what the Swedish Migration Agency does
The Swedish Migration Agency's mission is to examine applications from people who want to come to Sweden for various reasons, for example to work, study or receive protection.
The Swedish Migration Agency is the authority that considers applications from people who want to take up permanent residence in Sweden, come for a visit, seek protection from persecution or become Swedish citizens.
The Swedish Migration Agency answers
The Swedish Migration Agency answers is a series of articles where we use facts and figures to describe different parts of the Swedish Migration Agency's activities.
The Swedish Migration Agency answersNews
2026-02-11
Umeå office temporarily reopens to provide better service to Ukrainians living in Norrland
The Swedish Migration Agency is listening to applicants and temporarily reopening its closed office in Umeå to receive visits from people applying for extended protection under the Temporary Protection Directive.
2026-01-12
Swedish Migration Agency promises improved services for family members of Swedes living abroad
As of 12 January, the Migration Agency is promising that fully completed digital applications by family members of Swedes living abroad who want to move back will be processed within 90 days.
2026-01-01
Increased repatriation grant from 1 January
Effective today, 1 January 2026, the new ordinance on the repatriation grant comes into force, including increased amounts.