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2026-09-28
New Reception Act – changes from 1 October
A new Reception Act comes into force on 1 October. It replaces the Act on Reception of Asylum Seekers (LMA) and introduces changes for people who apply for protection in Sweden. If you have applied for international protection (asylum), the new rules will affect, among other things, your daily allowance, where you are allowed to stay and how often you need to be in contact with the Swedish Migration Agency. If you need daily allowance after 1 October, you must reapply for it.
2026-09-24
The Swedish Migration Agency has a new logo. On 24 September, the new logo will replace the old logo on the Agency’s website. The new logo will be rolled out gradually across all digital services and communications.
2026-07-28
LMA cards not valid from 1 October
All LMA cards for asylum seekers must be replaced by application cards at the latest by 1 October 2026. If you have an LMA card, this means that you need to exchange it for an application card.
2026-07-12
No permanent residence permits for former asylum seekers from 12 July
From the 12 July, people who have a permit in Sweden on the grounds of protection cannot be granted a permanent residence permit (PUT).
2026-07-12
Exemptions from the requirement for a permanent residence permit to obtain Swedish citizenship
From 12 July, as a general rule, permanent residence permits will no longer be granted. Consequently, some people with temporary residence permits may apply for Swedish citizenship without having a permanent residence permit.
2026-06-18
No permanent residence permits for former asylum seekers or their family members
Following changes to the law, it is no longer possible for people who have a permit on the grounds of protection to be granted a permanent residence permit (PUT).
2026-06-12
The migration pact is introduced on the 12 June
On 12 June 2026, the EU's Pact on migration and asylum is introduced. Among other things, this means that the EU will have common rules about how migrants will be controlled at the border, and what the procedure is when somebody applies for international protection (asylum).
2026-06-01
New levels of reintegration assistance from 1 June 2026
The EU Reintegration Programme (EURP) provides support for people returning to their country of origin after their application for asylum has been rejected or when they no longer have the right to remain in the EU. The levels of assistance available under the programme are now being revised.