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How do reception and return centres work?
Asylum seekers and persons with expulsion decisions shall live at reception and return centres. In this article, we clarify what reception and return centres are and how they work.
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Study in Sweden
Are you a citizen of a non-EU country and planning to study in Sweden? You need to apply for a residence permit for higher education. Here you can find tips to help increase your chances of receiving a decision before the start of term.
5 tips to increase your chances of a decisionFor employers
Information for employers planning to employ people who need a permit to work in Sweden.
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About the Swedish Migration Agency
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News
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.
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.