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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Amended rules for family reunification
The Swedish Parliament has decided on new rules for people who apply for a residence permit to move to Sweden to reunite with their family or another close relative. The new rules will apply from 1 December.
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Social introduction for asylum seeking children
All asylum seekers who are 15 years of age or older receive an oral social introduction from the Swedish Migration Agency. Now there is also a digital introduction for children.
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How the Swedish Migration Agency works with the revocation of residence permits
When and why does the Swedish Migration Agency investigate whether a residence permit should be revoked? You can read here how we work with revocations and what it means for you if we review your residence permit.
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Enforcement halt to Sudan
The Swedish Migration Agency has decided on an enforcement halt to Sudan.
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Stricter requirements for permanent residence permit under the Upper Secondary School Act
The Swedish Migration Agency is changing its assessment of what is required to obtain a permanent residence permit under the Upper Secondary School Act following a landmark ruling from the Migration Court of Appeal.