If you have decided to move from Sweden, you can apply for a financial aid for repatriation, a so-called repatriation grant.
If you were granted a residence permit in Sweden based on grounds of protection, you can always choose to move back home when the situation changes or if the conditions in your country of origin improve. If you want to move from Sweden, you can apply for financial assistance from the Swedish Migration Agency, a so-called “repatriation grant”.
You can apply for the grant if you have a temporary or permanent residence permit in Sweden on one of the following grounds:
When you apply for a grant for yourself, you can also apply for the same type of support for your family (your spouse and any children under the age of 18). If there are special grounds, other close relatives who live with you, such as your cohabiting partner or your child over age 18, can also receive a grant.
You are not eligible for a grant if one of the following applies to you:
The grant totals SEK 10,000 per adult and SEK 5,000 per child under the age of 18. A family can receive a maximum of SEK 40,000.
If you receive the grant, the Swedish Migration Agency will also pay for your journey. You cannot get a grant to visit your country of origin or to transport furniture.
You apply for a repatriation grant by sending in the form “Application for a travel grant to leave Sweden and take up residence in another country”. Also attach the required documents. It is important that you submit a complete application.
Make sure that the information on your submitted documents is clearly visible.
Correct copies of your passport
Copies of the pages in your passport showing its period of validity and your personal details. If your family will be accompanying you, you must also attach copies of their passports. If you do not have a passport, you can attach copies of another identity document.
Documents showing your income for the past year
Attach a copy of the latest final tax statement from the Swedish Tax Agency for you and all family members over the age of 18 years.
Written consent from the other parent/legal guardian
If parents share joint custody of their child(ren) and the child(ren) will be leaving Sweden with one parent, the parent who will be staying behind must give their consent.
Documents showing that you have the right to live in the country to which you are moving
Only applies if you are moving to a country other than your country of origin. In that case, you must attach a copy of a decision or similar document showing that you have the right to live in the country to which you are moving.
Migrationsverket
Box 3100
903 03 Umeå
You specify the desired date and departure point of your outward journey in your application form, and the Swedish Migration Agency will book the journey according to your wishes, as far as possible. We will check the date with you when we process your case.
If you have further questions about voluntary repatriation or the repatriation grant, please contact the Swedish Migration Agency for help and guidance.
Contacts for private individuals
The websites of the Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish Pensions Agency provide more information that may be useful when you move.
Moving away from Sweden – information from the Swedish Tax Agency
External link.
2025-11-05
You can now visit a National Government Service Centre
The National Government Service Centre is gradually taking over the task of taking photographs and fingerprints and checking documents. They can also answer general questions and help you with your application.
2025-10-31
The repatriation grant will be increased
The Swedish Government has taken a decision to increase the repatriation grant on 1 January 2026. The amount you can receive depends on whether you are applying as a single adult, as a couple, or as a family with children.
2025-09-11
How you will be affected when extended passports become invalid
We have previously reported that Swedish authorities will not accept extended passports from 1 October 2025. Here we answer frequently asked questions about what this means and who will be affected.
2025-09-09
New payment card for financial aid
In October, the Swedish Migration Agency will replace all bank cards for people receiving financial aid.
2025-09-01
Changed rules on asylum seekers' accommodation
From 1 September, the main rule is that asylum seekers must live in the accommodation allocated by the Migration Agency in order to be entitled to daily allowance and special grant.
2025-05-20
Are you going to visit the National Government Service Centre?
From May onwards, there will be changes to which of the Government Service Centers offer the services of the Swedish Migration Agency.
2025-04-01
Changed rules for statute of limitations, re-entry ban and track change
On 1 April, several legislative changes will be introduced that affect those who have applied for asylum. The rules for when a decision to leave Sweden reaches its statute of limitation changes, re-entry bans may become longer, and the possibility of changing track disappears. The changed rules affect you if your application for asylum has been, or will be, rejected.
2025-02-18
If you are returning to your country of origin, you can receive support worth EUR 5,000
If you withdraw your application for asylum or if it is rejected, you can receive support from the Swedish Migration Agency. On 1 March 2025, the support we provide for efforts to help you and your family members reintegrate into society in your country of origin will change. The amount of support you can get depends on when you choose to return.
2024-12-12
Now there are films that explain to children what happens when they apply for asylum in Sweden and why they may need to answer some difficult questions. Children will also learn more about life in Sweden, about children’s rights and about laws that protect children.
