Welcome to the Swedish Migration Agency
The situation in Ukraine
Here you will find information on how persons coming from Ukraine can apply for protection under the Temporary Protection Directive, and information to the public about the situation in Ukraine.
Information for persons coming from Ukraine
Questions and answers about accommodation for those who come from Ukraine
Stricter passport checks
From 1 November, the Swedish Migration Agency will introduce new rules for how passports are checked when someone applies for a residence permit. The new rules mean that the passport must be shown in person.
Stricter passport checksNews
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2022-05-24New rules for work permits starting 1 June
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2022-04-04Reduced need for temporary housing for protection-seekers from Ukraine
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2022-04-04Good results after campaign to combat organised crime
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2022-03-15A very strained housing situation
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2022-03-15The Swedish Migration Agency needs the municipalities’ evacuation sites
Our mission
The Swedish Migration Agency's mission includes considering applications from people who want to live in Sweden, visit the country, seek protection from persecution or be granted Swedish citizenship. The Swedish Migration Agency is commissioned by parliament and government, who set the Swedish asylum and migration policy.
Working at the Swedish Migration Agency
There is a wide and varied range of work at the Swedish Migration Agency. It requires staff with various educational backgrounds, for example law, legal science and social science.