2026-07-12
No permanent residence permits for former asylum seekers from 12 July
From the 12 July, people who have a permit in Sweden on the grounds of protection cannot be granted a permanent residence permit (PUT).
You have a permit in Sweden – International protection (asylum) You are going to have a baby
You have a residence permit in Sweden because you have been granted international protection (asylum), and you are pregnant or have had a baby.
Children born in Sweden receive the same citizenship(s) as their parents. If you have been granted international protection (asylum) in Sweden and have a baby, you must apply for a residence permit for your child.
If the child is in need of protection, you can apply for international protection for your child. To do so, you and your child must visit the Swedish Migration Agency to submit an application for the child. You can do this at one of our Reception and Return Centres in Malmö, Gothenburg, Stockholm or Boden. If the child has two parents/legal guardians in Sweden, both must accompany the child when they make their application.
If the child does not have a need for protection, the child can apply for a residence permit as a family member.
News
2026-07-12
Exemptions from the requirement for a permanent residence permit to obtain Swedish citizenship
From 12 July, as a general rule, permanent residence permits will no longer be granted. Consequently, some people with temporary residence permits may apply for Swedish citizenship without having a permanent residence permit.
2026-06-18
No permanent residence permits for former asylum seekers or their family members
Following changes to the law, it is no longer possible for people who have a permit on the grounds of protection to be granted a permanent residence permit (PUT).
2026-06-12
The migration pact is introduced on the 12 June
On 12 June 2026, the EU's Pact on migration and asylum is introduced. Among other things, this means that the EU will have common rules about how migrants will be controlled at the border, and what the procedure is when somebody applies for international protection (asylum).
2026-06-01
New levels of reintegration assistance from 1 June 2026
The EU Reintegration Programme (EURP) provides support for people returning to their country of origin after their application for asylum has been rejected or when they no longer have the right to remain in the EU. The levels of assistance available under the programme are now being revised.