2026-06-11
New rules for people from Ukraine from 11 June
From 11 June 2026, if you have a residence permit under the Temporary Protection Directive, you can apply for another type of residence permit without having to leave Sweden.
You want to extend Protection under the Temporary Protection Directive
You have a residence permit in Sweden under the Temporary Protection Directive and want to stay in Sweden.
You can no longer apply for an extension of a residence permit under the Temporary Protection Directive. The deadline was 4 March 2026.
If you have not applied for an extension
If your residence permit has expired and you did not apply for an extended residence permit by 4 March, you must reapply for protection under the Temporary Protection Directive. Otherwise you are not allowed to remain in Sweden.
If you did not apply for extended protection in time, you are no longer entitled to accommodation and financial aid. You also do not have the right to work until you have received a new decision granting you a residence permit.
To re-apply, you can use the e-service for first-time applications for protection under the Temporary Protection Directive, or visit the Swedish Migration Agency.
You want to apply – Protection under the Temporary Protection Directive
If you have applied for an extension
If you submitted your application in the e-service no later than 4 March, you have applied on time, even if you have an appointment to be photographed and fingerprinted later. If you applied for extended protection in time and are still registered at a Swedish Migration Agency Unit for Reception, you retain your right to accommodation and financial aid while you wait for a new decision.
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2026-05-25
New rules for applying for another residence permit from within Sweden
From 11 June 2026, new rules will apply to individuals who hold a residence permit under the Temporary Protection Directive. These rules mean that, in certain cases, you may apply for a different type of residence permit without leaving Sweden.