Changed rules on asylum seekers' accommodation
From 1 September, the main rule is that asylum seekers must live in the accommodation allocated by the Migration Agency in order to be entitled to daily allowance and special grant.
During the spring and summer, all asylum seekers who live in accommodation they have arranged themselves, so-called own accommodation (EBO), have been allocated a place at one of the Swedish Migration Agency's reception and return centers.
Move to the Swedish Migration Agency accommodation by August 31
To be entitled to financial assistance from the Swedish Migration Agency, you as an asylum seeker must move into the Swedish Migration Agency's accommodation by 31 August. Otherwise, you risk having your application for financial assistance rejected.
Asylum seekers always have the right to a place to stay
If you are an asylum seeker, you always have the right to a place in one of the Swedish Migration Agency's reception and return centers. This means that even if you remain in the accommodation you have arranged yourself, you are always entitled to a place if you need one.
The Swedish Migration Agency will, as far as possible, take into account the your wishes as to where in the country you wish to be placed.
Only asylum seekers are covered
The rule change only applies to people who are asylum seekers. Unaccompanied minors and persons granted temporary protection under the Mass Refugee Directive are not covered.
If you have questions
If you have any questions about the revised rules or about the place you have been allocated, please contact your reception unit.