https://www.migrationsverket.se/webbfunktion/rss.html Latest from the Swedish Migration Agency sv Swedish Migration agency Sitevision Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:36:34 +0200 On 12 July, adjustments to Swedish regulations in line with the EU Migration and Asylum Pact will enter into force. In addition, the possibility of obtaining a permanent residence permit for people with asylum-related residence permits will be removed. The legislative changes are based on the Government’s proposal on the phasing out of permanent residence permits and the adaptation of Swedish law to the EU Migration and Asylum Pact (Government Bill 2025/26:262). https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-07-09-several-legislative-changes-in-the-field-of-migration-from-12-july.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-07-09-several-legislative-changes-in-the-field-of-migration-from-12-july.html Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:32:51 +0200 The Swedish Migration Agency is introducing a new logo featuring a heraldic coat of arms. The purpose is to more clearly reflect the Agency's role as Sweden's migration authority and as part of the Swedish state. At the same time, the change marks a new phase in the Agency's mission and its European cooperation under the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. The rollout of the new logo will begin on 1 September and will take place gradually. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-06-16-the-swedish-migration-agency-introduces-a-new-logo-featuring-a-heraldic-coat-of-arms.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-06-16-the-swedish-migration-agency-introduces-a-new-logo-featuring-a-heraldic-coat-of-arms.html Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:03:10 +0200 On 12 June 2026, the EU Pact on migration and asylum enters into force across the European Union. Together with 26 other countries, Sweden will apply a common legal framework for the management and reception of persons seeking international protection (asylum). The EU Pact on migration and asylum introduces far-reaching changes to how migration to and within the EU is managed. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-06-12-common-migration-rules-introduced-for-eu-member-states.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-06-12-common-migration-rules-introduced-for-eu-member-states.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:02:00 +0200 New rules for work permits are now coming into effect in Sweden. The rules affect people who are applying for or extending a work permit for employment in Sweden. They also affect employers who want to employ people from countries outside the EU/EEA. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-06-01-new-rules-for-labour-immigration-from-1-june.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-06-01-new-rules-for-labour-immigration-from-1-june.html Mon, 25 May 2026 11:43:13 +0200 The Government has now decided which occupations and groups will be exempt from the salary requirement. The decision also covers which occupations will be excluded from eligibility for work permits. The new rules will come into force on 1 and 11 June. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-05-25-new-rules-for-labour-immigration---these-occupations-are-exempted.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-05-25-new-rules-for-labour-immigration---these-occupations-are-exempted.html