Protection and asylum in Sweden

Safeguarding the possibility for fleeing people to seek protection in Sweden is an important and integral part of the work for human rights. People who need and seek protection must know that they are welcome here, in accordance with Swedish laws and the conventions to which Sweden is a signatory.

These pages provide information for those people seeking asylum in Sweden. They also include general information about the rules for asylum and resettlement.

Migration Board suspends all deportations to Syria

The Swedish Migration Board has decided to temporarily suspend all deportations to Syria. The reason is that the security situation in the country has greatly deteriorated.
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