Information regarding the situation in Ukraine
On this page you will find information about the situation in Ukraine, and links to more information on our website. The page is continuously updated.
Information for persons coming to Sweden from Ukraine
On our website you will find information on who is entitled to protection under the Temporary Protection Directive and how to apply. Follow the link in this box. There you will also find information on how the Swedish Migration Agency can help you with accommodation and financial support and what rights you have in Sweden if you receive a residence permit.
For you who come from Ukraine – information and online application
Для осіб, що прибули з України – інформація українською та онлайн-заява (Ukrainian)
Для лиц, прибывших из Украины – информация на русском и онлайн-ходатайство (Russian)
Survey for persons with temporary protection
By order of the Swedish Government, the Swedish Migration Agency has distributed a survey to find out more about how people from Ukraine who are in need of protection are doing in Sweden.
An email about the survey has been sent to all persons over the age of 18, who have been granted protection under the Temporary Protection Directive, and who have submitted their email address to the Swedish Migration Agency.
Flyer about the survey in English, Ukrainian and Russian
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Statistics about the Temporary Protection Directive
Om our website you will find current statistics about how many from Ukraine are seeking permit according to the Temporary Protection Directive or seeking asylum in Sweden.
Residence permit in accordance with the EU’s Temporary Protection Directive
The Temporary Protection Directive means that Ukrainian citizens and persons who are refugees or have subsidiary protection in Ukraine and have left Ukraine as a result of the Russian invasion can get a temporary residence permit in Sweden.
Ukrainian citizens need no entry visa to travel within the Schengen area. This means that Ukrainian citizens with a biometric passport can travel into and stay in Sweden for up to 90 days before they need to apply for a residence permit. Ukrainian citizens who do not have a biometric passport need a Schengen visa to have the right to travel into and stay in Sweden for 90 days. A person from Ukraine who does not have a Schengen visa or the right to stay for 90 days without a visa must immediately visit the Swedish Migration Agency in order to apply for a residence permit.
A person who has applied for a permit will has the right to get help with accommodation, the right to basic medical care, the right to schooling for children, and certain financial support in Sweden. Persons over 16 years who have received a decision on a residence permit for temporary protection under the EU Temporary Protection Directive has the right to work in Sweden.
The directive applies to
- Ukrainian citizens who have lived in Ukraine
- persons with residence permit as a refugee or have subsidiary protection status in Ukraine
- accompanying family members of the above two.
To be covered by the directive, you must have come to Sweden on 30 October 2021 or later and not already have a residence permit that allows you to register with the Swedish population register.
Apply for protection under the Temporary Protection Directive for the first time
Extending a residence permit under the Temporary Protection Directive
Those who have a residence permit with temporary protection under the Temporary Protection Directive that expired on 4 March 2023 must apply for an extended residence permit in order to remain in Sweden.
The e‑service for extending residence permits closed on 4 March 2023.
Anyone who applied for an extended residence permit no later than 4 March 2023 is covered by the Act on the Reception of Asylum Seekers and Others (LMA) and continues to have the right to financial support and accommodation, as well as the right to work.
The Swedish Migration Agency expects that the vast majority of those who have applied for extended protection under the Temporary Protection Directive will receive a decision by the end of April at the latest.
Read more about extending a residence permit under the Temporary Protection Directive
Asylum
A person from Ukraine will in the first instance be granted a residence permit in accordance with the Temporary Protection Directive.
A person in need of protection, who does not fulfil the requirements for a permit in accordance with the Temporary Protection Directive, can apply for asylum. An application for asylum is always examined individually, and among other things, there will be several investigative interviews before the Swedish Migration Agency makes a decision.
Suspension of decisions and enforcement for Ukrainian citizens
The Swedish Migration Agency has decided to suspend the enforcement of decisions regarding applicants from Ukraine. This means that for now, no refusal of entry or deportation decisions will be enforced with regard to people from Ukraine. Those have received a refusal of entry or deportation decision are allowed to remain in Sweden as long as the suspension of enforcement remains in place. This applies regardless of whether they have applied for asylum, a work permit, or some other type of permit.
The Swedish Migration Agency has also suspended its enforcement of decisions in asylum cases by applicants from Ukraine, in response to the security situation. This means that decisions will not be made for as long as the enforcement of decisions is suspended. In special cases, decisions can still be made, for example if the applicant will be affected legally by the suspension (for example if he or she is about to turn 18).
The suspension of decisions does not affect the possibility of being granted a residence permit under the EU’s Temporary Protection Directive. The Swedish Migration Agency also continues to make decisions in other types of cases concerning Ukrainian citizens, for example in cases related to work or family ties, for those who are not covered by the Temporary Protection Directive.
The suspension of enforcement and decisions is temporary but applies until further notice.
To municipalities and regions
You will find more information about the Temporary Protection Directive aimed at municipalities, regions and pharmacies on the page Information about the Temporary Protection Directive (only in Swedish).
For those who want to help people fleeing Ukraine
Many turn to The Swedish Migration Agency to offer clothes, toys or other donations. We do not have the ability to take care of any donations, but instead refer you to local aid organisations to see what help is required or if collections are organised. The same goes for private persons who offer room and accommodation to refugees. The Swedish Migration Agency does not place applicants in private individuals' homes.
Since 1 July 2022, the municipalities are responsible for arranging accommodation for people from Ukraine in need of protection.
Read more about accommodation for people covered by the Temporary Protection Directive
Asylum seekers and others in need of protection over the age of 18 can participate in the so-called early action for asylum seekers, TIA, which is coordinated by the county administrative boards. Read more about it on the county administrative board's website:
Increased risk of violence, oppression and human trafficking
At times when many people are fleeing an armed conflict, the risk of being subject to violence increases. This means that the people fleeing the war in Ukraine, especially women and children, are at risk of being exploited.
Contact the Swedish Police if you suspect that someone is the victim of a crime. If the situation is urgent, call 112. If the situation is non-urgent, call +46 77 114 14 00.
If you want support and advice on suspected human trafficking, you can turn to the National Method Support Team, which provides support to professionals and volunteers.
National Method Support Team Website (in Swedish)
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