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Unaccompanied minors and age assessment
Many authorities are involved when the person applying for asylum in Sweden is an unaccompanied minor.
» Information about unaccompanied children and age assessments (only in Swedish)
The new law about upper secondary school
From 1 June some individuals aged 17–24 may be granted a residence permit in Sweden if they study at upper secondary school, ”gymnasiet”.
» Frequent questions and answers about the law
» For you who may be affected by the new law about upper secondary school
News
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2017-06-22British seeking Swedish citizenship
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2017-05-05Forecast: “Continual focus on making decisions”
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2017-04-07The first medical age assessment will be ready soon
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2017-03-14In the summer, Sweden will receive almost 3,800 asylum seekers from Italy and Greece
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2017-03-06Increased refugee quota with a focus on Syria
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The Swedish Migration Agency is on social media so that you can access information and news.
Major universities or university colleges that admitted the largest number or foreign students in 2016
Studying in Sweden
It is time to apply for studies if you want to study in Sweden in the autumn. In order to study in Sweden, you must have a residence permit.
» How to apply for a residence permit for studies at a university or university college
» Statistics for residence permits granted 2017 (only in Swedish)
Our mission
The Swedish Migration Agency's mission includes considering applications from people who want to live in Sweden, visit the country, seek protection from persecution or be granted Swedish citizenship.
The Swedish Migration Agency is commissioned by parliament and government, who set the Swedish asylum and migration policy. We are thus commissioned by the Swedish people, through the politicians who make decisions on migration policy.
Working at the Swedish Migration Agency
There is a wide and varied range of work at the Swedish Migration Agency. It requires staff with various educational backgrounds, for example law, legal science and social science.