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.
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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.
2025-12-22
The Swedish Migration Agency's drop-in service closes on 1 January
On 1 January 2026, the Swedish Migration Agency will close its drop-in visits at its service centres.
2025-12-04
New assessment of Afghan citizens’ ability to obtain passports
The Swedish Migration Agency’s country information shows that Afghan authorities now can issue national passports to their citizens within a reasonable time. This means that Afghan citizens living in Sweden no longer automatically have the right to an alien’s passport.
2025-11-05
The Swedish Migration Agency can now be found at more locations around the country
The National Government Service Centre and the Swedish Migration Agency are expanding their collaboration on services for in-person visits. After the end of this year, the Swedish Migration Agency's service centres will close for drop-in visits. For several of the services that were provided at the Swedish Migration Agency's service centres, visitors will instead be referred to other channels.
2025-10-31
More effective working methods towards families of Swedes living abroad
Shorter processing times and improved service for Swedes living abroad and their families. The Swedish Migration Agency will also shortly announce a service promise regarding a decision within 90 days for this specific category.
2025-10-31
Repatriation grant to be increased on 1 January 2026
The Government has taken a decision on a new ordinance that, among other measures, increases the amount of the repatriation grant. As of 1 January 2026, this grant will amount to SEK 350,000 per adult (18 years old or more) and SEK 25,000 per child. A maximum of SEK 500,000 will be introduced for couples (married or cohabitants) to a maximum of SEK 600,000 per household.