Protection and asylum in Sweden

This is information for those who have sought asylum in Sweden. You can read more about what happens after you hand in an asylum application and when you have received your decision. This is also where you can find out more about your rights as an asylum seeker, in terms of work, accommodation, health and medical care and financial support.

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  • Legislative change on accommodation and financial support for asylum seekers

    The Swedish Parliament has decided on a legislative change that will affect asylum seekers’ right to financial support and the option to live in their own accommodation. The change will be introduced in two stages. From 1 March, the change only applies to new asylum seekers, and from 1 September 2025, anyone who applied for asylum before 1 March and who lives in their own accommodation is also affected.

  • The Upper Secon­dary School Act ends on 20 January

    January 20 is the last day to apply for a permanent residence permit under the Upper Secondary School Act. After this the law will expire, but many people who currently have a residence permit under the Upper Secondary School Act will be able to have their application for permanent residence considered even after January 20.

  • Now you can see your complete decision on My Page

    If you are waiting for a decision from the Swedish Migration Agency, you can now see the complete decision on My page. Previously, you have only been able to see if the decision is positive or negative, and the justification has only been sent home to you in paper format.

  • Films about applying for asylum and about life in Sweden – intro­duc­tion to Swedish society for younger children

    Now there are films that explain to children what happens when they apply for asylum in Sweden and why they may need to answer some difficult questions. Children will also learn more about life in Sweden, about children’s rights and about laws that protect children.

  • Changes to daily allo­wance and accom­mo­da­tion costs

    In future, the Swedish Migration Agency will take your spouse’s or cohabiting partner's income into account when assessing your right to daily allowance and how much you have to pay for accommodation.