You have a permit in Sweden – International protection (asylum) Repatriation grantYou have a permit in Sweden – International protection (asylum) Repatriation grant
If you have decided to move from Sweden, you can apply for a financial grant for repatriation, a so-called repatriation grant.
Moving from Sweden when you have permission to live here is called voluntary repatriation. This means that you, who have a residence permit in Sweden based on protection needs, voluntarily choose to move back to your home country or to another country where you have the right to reside.
If you have decided to voluntarily repatriate, you can apply for a repatriation grant, a financial support that can, for example, cover the cost of the trip and help you get a good start in the country you move to.
Can you receive a repatriation grant?
Before you apply, you can take our test to see if you meet the basic requirements.
You must intend to leave Sweden in order to permanently settle in another country This means you must plan to leave Sweden for good, with no intention of moving back within the foreseeable future.
You must be able to show that you will be accepted in the country you are moving to For example, you can show a passport from your home country or a residence permit for that country.
You cannot receive the repatriation grant if you
are a Swedish citizen
have previously received a repatriation grant
plan to move to an EU/EEA country or Switzerland
come from Ukraine and have a residence permit under the Temporary Protection Directive
have unpaid debts with the Swedish Board of Student Finance (CSN) or the Enforcement Authority
have been sentenced to a prison term that you have not yet served, are indicted, or are suspected of certain crimes.
Make sure that you have permission to live in the country you are moving to If you wish to move to a country other than your home country, you must have been granted permission to reside in that country.
Ensure you have a valid travel document You need a travel document in order to travel.
You must attach copies of these documents to your application
Make sure that the information on your submitted documents is clearly visible.
Copies of all pages in your passport This includes empty pages in the passport. If you do not have a passport, you may submit copies of another identity document. Read more about what the passport copies must show
Certificate from your bank The certificate must show which bank you use in Sweden, your account and clearing number, and details regarding who owns the account.
Document proving your right to reside in the country you are moving to This only applies if you are moving to a country other than your home country. In this case, you must attach a copy of a decision or similar document showing that you have the right to live in the country you are moving to.
Documents to attach if your family is applying with you
Copies of all pages in every family member's passport If your family will be accompanying you, you must also submit copies of all pages in their passports. Read more about what the passport copies must show
Document proving that your family has the right to reside in the country you are moving to This only applies to family members who are moving to a country other than their home country. In this case, you must attach a copy of a decision or similar document showing that the family member has the right to live in the country you are moving to.
Written consent from the other parent/legal guardian If you have joint custody and the children are leaving the country with one parent, the parent who remains in Sweden must provide their consent. If both you and the other parent/legal guardian will be moving with the child, you do not need to submit consent.
The amount of money you can receive depends on whether you are applying as a single adult, as a couple, or as a family with children. If you apply on or after 1 January 2026, you can receive
350,000 SEK per adult (persons over 18 years)
25,000 SEK per child
a maximum of 500,000 SEK for married or cohabiting partners together
a maximum of 600,000 SEK for a household.
You can apply for yourself, your spouse or cohabiting partner, and for children under 18 years old. Adult children who are 18 years or older are not covered by the child amount but are included in the household as an adult individual.
If you are granted the repatriation grant, the money will be paid out gradually as you leave Sweden.
20 percent of the total amount is paid out when the grant is approved, while you are still in Sweden.
Of the remaining amount,
40 percent is paid out once you have arrived in the country you are moving to
60 percent is paid out at the earliest 15 months after you have left Sweden, provided that your Swedish residence permit is no longer valid or has been revoked at that time.
Form for the second and third payment
Once you have received the first payment and left Sweden, you must complete and submit the form "Request for payment of the repatriation grant" in order to request the second payment. You will later use the same form to request the third and final payment.
If you still meet the requirements for the repatriation grant, you will receive the final two payments after leaving Sweden. How you receive the money depends on which country you move to:
If possible, the money will be paid into your bank account in the country you have moved to.
If the money cannot be paid into a bank account, it will instead be paid through the International Organization for Migration (IOM). You will receive the money in the local currency of the country you have moved to.
If the money cannot be paid through IOM, the Swedish Migration Agency may use other payment methods, such as a special bank card.
When we receive your application for a repatriation grant, we may need to assess whether the conditions for your protection status are still met. We do this regardless of whether you receive the grant or not.
Applying for a repatriation grant does not automatically mean that we will revoke your protection status. The Swedish Migration Agency assesses each case individually in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
If it becomes necessary to revoke your protection status, we may also need to assess whether your residence permit should be revoked or whether there are grounds for extending your residence permit. This assessment is also made individually in each case.
When you move from Sweden, the Swedish Migration Agency may revoke your residence permit. If you have a permanent residence permit and wish to keep it, you can notify us. If you notify us that you want to keep your permanent residence permit, it can be revoked one year after you left Sweden.
Your notification must be received by the Swedish Migration Agency no later than one week before you leave Sweden.
Your family members can apply for a repatriation grant together with you, in the same application. Family members can receive a grant if you, as the main applicant, meet the requirements. Each family member must also:
have received their own residence permit on 12 September 2024, or earlier
have received their own residence permit based on close ties to you
be living with you, or have lived with you immediately before you leave Sweden.
Not everyone in the family has to move at the same time. If a family member remains in Sweden, their grant will be paid out when they leave Sweden.
If anything in your life changes in a way that affects your right to the repatriation grant, you are obliged to immediately report this to the Swedish Migration Agency.
If you receive a repatriation grant, the payment may affect your entitlement to financial support from other authorities. For example, this may apply if you currently receive benefits or financial support from the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan) or your municipality.
If you have any questions, contact the authority that currently provides you with benefits or financial support.
If you are considering voluntary repatriation and would like personal advice, you can contact the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). UNHCR provides advice to people who are considering voluntary repatriation.
Contact UNHCR for advice:
Telephone: +46 10 10 12 800
Monday–Friday, 10.00–17.00
Email: swestprotection@unhcr.org
The advice provided by UNHCR complements the information and guidance available about the repatriation grant. If you have questions about the repatriation grant itself, you can contact the Swedish Migration Agency.
If you would like personalised information about voluntary repatriation, there are organisations you can contact. They offer support and guidance in several languages.
Repatriation must be voluntary. If you are being subjected to blackmail or threats in connection with your application for a repatriation grant, you should contact the police. If you wish to withdraw your application, or if there is other information that the Swedish Migration Agency needs to know about your case, it is important that you tell us about your situation. We are bound by confidentiality.
If you are subjected to violence, controlling behaviour or abuse by a family member or someone close to you, help is available.
You apply for the repatriation grant by completing the application and attaching the required documents.
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.
When we receive your application for a repatriation grant, we may need to assess whether the conditions for your protection status are still met. We do this regardless of whether you receive the grant or not.
You are invited to an interview
If you meet the requirements for the grant, the Swedish Migration Agency will invite you to an interview. During the interview, you will be asked questions about your application and have the opportunity to ask questions about the grant. If your application includes several people, each person will receive a separate invitation to an interview.
You receive a decision
After the interview, we will carry out some final checks. We will then decide whether you will receive the grant.
We will send the decision to your registered address. It usually takes around three to four months from the date you submit your application until you receive a decision on your repatriation grant.
You will later use the same form to request your third and final payment. You can request the final payment no earlier than 15 months after leaving Sweden. By then, your residence permit must also have been revoked or expired.
Have you assembled all documents?
Before you start your application, you must have assembled the documents you will need to attach.
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