https://www.migrationsverket.se/webbfunktion/rss.html Latest from the Swedish Migration Agency sv Swedish Migration agency Sitevision 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