Welcome to the Swedish Migra­tion Agency

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Extension for people from Ukraine

The application for an extended residence permit under the Temporary Protection Directive is now closed. If you did not apply for an extended residence permit but wish to remain in Sweden, you must reapply for protection under the Temporary Protection Directive.

Apply for protection under the Temporary Protection Directive

Information for those who have applied for an extension

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Stricter passport checks

From 1 November, new rules apply for how passports are checked when someone applies for a residence permit. The new rules mean that the passport must be shown in person.

Stricter passport checks

Our mission

The Swedish Migration Agency's mission includes considering applications from people who want to live in Sweden, visit the country, seek protection from persecution or be granted Swedish citizenship. The Swedish Migration Agency is commissioned by parliament and government, who set the Swedish asylum and migration policy.

The Swedish Migration Agency's mission

Working at the Swedish Migra­tion Agency

There is a wide and varied range of work at the Swedish Migration Agency. It requires staff with various educational backgrounds, for example law, legal science and social science.

Job vacancies (only in Swedish)