Accommodation
Information about accommodation for people who have applied for or received a residence permit under the Temporary Protection Directive.
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You have a residence permit under the Temporary Protection Directive.
Work, school and healthcare
Information about work, school and healthcare for people who have applied for or been granted a residence permit under the Temporary Protection Directive.
Financial aid
Information about financial aid opportunities for people who have applied for or been granted protection under the Temporary Protection Directive.
Payment card
Information about payment cards for people who are receiving financial aid.
You are going to have a baby
You have a residence permit under the Temporary Protection Directive and are pregnant or have had a baby.
You plan to travel abroad or move from Sweden
You have a residence permit under the Temporary Protection Directive and want to travel abroad for a brief period, or move from Sweden.
News
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.
2025-07-23
Extended passports become invalid on 1 October
As of 1 October 2025, Swedish authorities will no longer accept passports that have had their period of validity extended by inserting a stamp or sticker into the passport. If you have such a national passport, you should apply for a new one.
2025-07-17
The Temporary Protection Directive is extended
The EU has decided that the Temporary Protection Directive will be extended for another year.
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.