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