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Other rules when children become adults
Families are meant to stay together – but when a child becomes an adult, the conditions for a residence permit change. In this article, we explain why a young adult may receive a different decision from the rest of the family.
Voluntary repatriation and repatriation grants – what are they?
What does voluntary repatriation actually mean, and how large of a repatriation grant can one receive? We clarify this in this section of "The Swedish Migration Agency answers".
If you plan to visit Sweden
Are you visiting Sweden this winter? If you are a citizen of a non-EU/EEA country and wish to visit Sweden for a shorter or longer period, you may need a Schengen visa or a visitor’s residence permit.
Schengen visa and visitor’s residence permitFor employers
Information for employers planning to employ people who need a permit to work in Sweden.
For press
In our press room, journalists writing about our matters can find information.
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.