https://www.migrationsverket.se/webbfunktion/rss.html Latest from the Swedish Migration Agency sv Swedish Migration agency Sitevision Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:56:49 +0200 From 13 July, stricter requirements on good conduct (vandel) apply to residence permits. The new rules give the Swedish Migration Agency increased powers to refuse applications or revoke residence permits due to a lack of good conduct. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-07-13-strengthened-requirements-for-good-conduct-and-honesty.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-07-13-strengthened-requirements-for-good-conduct-and-honesty.html 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 Wed, 06 May 2026 10:41:35 +0200 The Swedish Parliament has decided on new rules for obtaining Swedish citizenship. The requirements for habitual residence in Sweden and for leading a orderly life will become stricter. In addition, applicants will be required to be self-sufficient and to have a good knowledge of the Swedish language and Swedish society. The rules will come into force on 6 June 2026. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-05-06-new-rules-for-swedish-citizenship-from-6-june-2026.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-05-06-new-rules-for-swedish-citizenship-from-6-june-2026.html Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:30:41 +0100 The Swedish Migration Agency is listening to applicants and temporarily reopening its closed office in Umeå to receive visits from people applying for extended protection under the Temporary Protection Directive. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-02-11-umea-office-temporarily-reopens-to-provide-better-service-to-ukrainians-living-in-norrland.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-02-11-umea-office-temporarily-reopens-to-provide-better-service-to-ukrainians-living-in-norrland.html Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:32:59 +0100 As of 12 January, the Migration Agency is promising that fully completed digital applications by family members of Swedes living abroad who want to move back will be processed within 90 days. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-01-12-swedish-migration-agency-promises-improved-services-for-family-members-of-swedes-living-abroad.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-01-12-swedish-migration-agency-promises-improved-services-for-family-members-of-swedes-living-abroad.html Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:00:10 +0100 Effective today, 1 January 2026, the new ordinance on the repatriation grant comes into force, including increased amounts. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-01-01-increased-repatriation-grant-from-1-january.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-01-01-increased-repatriation-grant-from-1-january.html Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:55:35 +0100 On 1 January 2026, the Swedish Migration Agency will close its drop-in visits at its service centres. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-12-22-the-swedish-migration-agencys-drop-in-service-closes-on-1-january.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-12-22-the-swedish-migration-agencys-drop-in-service-closes-on-1-january.html Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0100 The Swedish Migration Agency’s country information shows that Afghan authorities now can issue national passports to their citizens within a reasonable time. This means that Afghan citizens living in Sweden no longer automatically have the right to an alien’s passport. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-12-04-new-assessment-of-afghan-citizens-ability-to-obtain-passports.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-12-04-new-assessment-of-afghan-citizens-ability-to-obtain-passports.html Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:17:02 +0100 The National Government Service Centre and the Swedish Migration Agency are expanding their collaboration on services for in-person visits. After the end of this year, the Swedish Migration Agency's service centres will close for drop-in visits. For several of the services that were provided at the Swedish Migration Agency's service centres, visitors will instead be referred to other channels. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-11-05-the-swedish-migration-agency-can-now-be-found-at-more-locations-around-the-country.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-11-05-the-swedish-migration-agency-can-now-be-found-at-more-locations-around-the-country.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:52:16 +0100 Shorter processing times and improved service for Swedes living abroad and their families. The Swedish Migration Agency will also shortly announce a service promise regarding a decision within 90 days for this specific category. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-10-31-more-effective-working-methods-towards-families-of-swedes-living-abroad.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-10-31-more-effective-working-methods-towards-families-of-swedes-living-abroad.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:20:58 +0100 The Government has taken a decision on a new ordinance that, among other measures, increases the amount of the repatriation grant. As of 1 January 2026, this grant will amount to SEK 350,000 per adult (18 years old or more) and SEK 25,000 per child. A maximum of SEK 500,000 will be introduced for couples (married or cohabitants) to a maximum of SEK 600,000 per household. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-10-31-repatriation-grant-to-be-increased-on-1-january-2026.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-10-31-repatriation-grant-to-be-increased-on-1-january-2026.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:30:00 +0200 From 1 September, the main rule is that asylum seekers must live in the accommodation allocated by the Swedish Migration Agency in order to be entitled to daily allowance and special grant. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-09-01-changed-rules-on-asylum-seekers-accommodation.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-09-01-changed-rules-on-asylum-seekers-accommodation.html Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:41:28 +0200 Many people are affected by the Northvolt bankruptcy. This applies not least to those who have a work permit due to employment with the company and who now need to look for new work or apply for a permit on other grounds if they want to remain in Sweden. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-06-26-what-happens-in-skelleftea-for-those-with-work-permits-at-northvolt.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-06-26-what-happens-in-skelleftea-for-those-with-work-permits-at-northvolt.html Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:22:32 +0100 In 2024, the number of notifications of suspected incorrect payments the Swedish Migration Agency made to other authorities increased significantly. This has saved the Swedish Social Insurance Agency and the Swedish Pensions Agency a great deal of money, as payments to people not entitled to benefits have been stopped or recovered. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-03-24-collaboration-with-the-swedish-social-insurance-agency-yields-results.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-03-24-collaboration-with-the-swedish-social-insurance-agency-yields-results.html Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0100 The Swedish Migration Agency is taking further measures to increase the security of its examination of citizenship cases. These measures should be viewed in light of the mandate the agency received from the Government earlier this year. Among other things, the main rule will be that applicants for citizenship must appear in person at the Swedish Migration Agency. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-03-21-the-swedish-migration-agency-increases-security-in-its-examination-of-citizenship-applications.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-03-21-the-swedish-migration-agency-increases-security-in-its-examination-of-citizenship-applications.html Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:20:06 +0100 Northvolt has approximately 5,000 employees in Sweden, including a large number of third country nationals with work permits based on their employment with the company. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-03-18-what-does-the-bankruptcy-mean-for-northvolt-employees-with-work-permits.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-03-18-what-does-the-bankruptcy-mean-for-northvolt-employees-with-work-permits.html Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:39:55 +0100 The Swedish Parliament has decided to abolish the possibility of changing tracks, to change the rules on statutory limitation periods for deportation decisions, and to give the Swedish Migration Agency the possibility to decide on longer re-entry bans. The new rules will enter into force on 1 April. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-03-13-track-change-abolished-and-rules-on-statutory-limitation-period-changed.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-03-13-track-change-abolished-and-rules-on-statutory-limitation-period-changed.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:14:23 +0100 In 2024, the Swedish Migration Agency detected 684 cases of suspected human trafficking, an increase from recent years. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-03-10-more-cases-of-human-trafficking-identified.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-03-10-more-cases-of-human-trafficking-identified.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100 On 5 March, the Swedish Migration Agency launched a completely new version of migrationsverket.se, with a new structure and a more user-friendly navigation. The purpose of the new website is primarily to make it easier for visitors to find the information they need. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-03-05-the-swedish-migration-agencys-new-website-has-now-been-launched.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-03-05-the-swedish-migration-agencys-new-website-has-now-been-launched.html Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:12:57 +0100 From 1 March, all new asylum seekers will be assigned a place at one of the Swedish Migration Agency’s asylum accommodation centres. To be entitled to financial support in the form of daily allowances and special grants, asylum seekers must move into their assigned accommodation and live there. https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-02-28-new-arrangement-for-asylum-seekers-accommodation-from-1-march.html https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2025-02-28-new-arrangement-for-asylum-seekers-accommodation-from-1-march.html