Återvandringsbidrag

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You apply

You apply for the repatriation grant by submitting the form together with the required documents.

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The Swedish Migration Agency processes your application

The Swedish Migration Agency reviews your application and the information you have provided. We will contact you if we need more information or if you need to visit us.

If you have protection status, we will initiate an investigation into revoking your protection status.

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You receive a decision

We will send the decision to your official registered address.

Before you leave Sweden, it is important that you report your move to the Swedish Tax Agency. Report your move on the Swedish Tax Agency's website, Moving away from Sweden (skatteverket.se) External link.

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The grant is paid to your Swedish bank account

You receive the first portion of the repatriation grant, which is 20 percent of the total sum.

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You have left Sweden and can request the next payment

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After 15 months abroad, you can request the final payment

Once 15 months have passed since you left Sweden, and your previous permit is no longer valid or has been revoked, you can request to receive the third and final payment.

The Swedish Migration Agency is responsible for considering applications from people who want to live in Sweden, seek protection or become Swedish citizens. Our work is based on Swedish laws and international conventions, with a focus on legal certainty and effective reception and return.