Special information aimed at children applying for protection under the Temporary Protection Directive.
The Swedish Migration Agency has produced special information aimed at children who apply for protection under the Temporary Protection Directive. In it, we clearly explain what it means to get a residence permit in Sweden and what support these children are entitled to while living in Sweden.
We have produced information aimed at children who have come to Sweden from Ukraine without parents/legal guardians and children who have come here together with their family. The web pages can also be used by people who want to know more about what applies to children who have applied for protection under the Temporary Protection Directive.
Information for children who have applied for protection under the Temporary Protection Directive
Read more about the Convention on the Rights of the Child on UNICEF’s website External link.
2026-02-27
Apply for extended protection by no later than 4 March
If your residence permit under the Temporary Protection Directive expires in 2026, you will need to apply for extended protection by no later than 4 March in order to stay in Sweden. This rule applies even if you are listed in the Swedish Population Register.
2026-01-28
Apply for extended protection between 28 January and 4 March
The e-service to apply for extended protection under the Temporary Protection Directive is now open.
2025-12-17
The e‑service for extended protection opens 28 January
If you have a residence permit under the Temporary Protection Directive that expires during 2026, you must apply for an extended residence permit if you want to stay in Sweden. The application must be submitted in the e‑service, which will be open from 28 January until 4 March.
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.