About the Swedish Migration Agency

In Sweden, the 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.

News

  • 24 April 2024

    New survey on how people from Ukraine see their future

    On behalf of the government, The Swedish Migration Agency will send out a survey to adult persons holding residence permits under the Temporary Protection Directive. The survey is conducted for the second time and the purpose is to gain more knowledge on how persons from Ukraine see their future.

  • 20 March 2024

    The Swedish Migra­tion Agency answers: how a resi­dence permit for studies work

    In recent years, the number of people from other countries who want to study in Sweden has increased. Which countries are the students from? And how long do they have to wait for a decision on a residence permit? In this article, we explain what applies to those who want to study higher education in Sweden.

  • 27 February 2024

    A new way to serve deci­sions in asylum cases from 1 March

    Until now, the Swedish Migration Agency has notified (served) decisions in asylum cases during a meeting at the authority’s offices. Now that procedure is changing. As of 1 March, people who have applied for protection in Sweden can instead receive a decision in their case in an official letter sent via post.

  • 8 February 2024

    The Swedish Migration Agency answers: How is it possible that children who have grown up in Sweden can be expelled?

    For obvious reasons, migration cases involving children can spark strong emotions and reactions. It can be difficult to understand and accept that an authority can make a decision to expel a child who has lived in Sweden for a long time – in this article we explain how that works and what the law actually says about children’s rights.