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How does travelling abroad work?
Christmas is approaching, and for many that means more travel. What applies to those who have been granted or applied for a residence permit and are planning to travel? And what happens if someone who has been granted protection in Sweden wants to travel to their home country?
If you plan to visit Sweden
Are you visiting Sweden this winter? If you are a citizen of a non-EU/EEA country and wish to visit Sweden for a shorter or longer period, you may need a Schengen visa or a visitor’s residence permit.
Schengen visa and visitor’s residence permitFor employers
Information for employers planning to employ people who need a permit to work in Sweden.
For press
In our press room, journalists writing about our matters can find information.
About the Swedish Migration Agency
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News
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.
2025-12-22
The Swedish Migration Agency's drop-in service closes on 1 January
On 1 January 2026, the Swedish Migration Agency will close its drop-in visits at its service centres.
2025-12-04
New assessment of Afghan citizens’ ability to obtain passports
The Swedish Migration Agency’s country information shows that Afghan authorities now can issue national passports to their citizens within a reasonable time. This means that Afghan citizens living in Sweden no longer automatically have the right to an alien’s passport.
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 answersAbout Swedish society
Read about Swedish society and what rights and obligations you have as a resident of Sweden. Information for both adults and children.
Word explanations
Explanations and in-depth information for words and concepts that appear in the migration process.