Travel

Here you will find information about what applies to travel.

Travel compensation

As an asylum seeker, you can receive compensation for certain trips, such as trips to the Swedish Migration Agency. You can also receive compensation for trips to so-called “Early Interventions” (TIA), for example to learn Swedish, receive community orientation, gain knowledge of the labour market or knowledge of what to do to improve your health.

It is the Swedish Migration Agency that assesses whether compensation can be provided for a trip or not.

Driving a car

To drive a car in Sweden, you must have reached the age of 18 and have a driving licence. If you have a valid driving licence from another country, you may drive in Sweden while you are an asylum seeker. If you receive a residence permit, you may continue to use your valid driving licence for one year from the date of population registration.

You should carry your licence with you when driving a car. The driving license should have a photo of you. If there is no photo on your driving license, you must also carry a valid ID with you. If your driving licence is not in English, German or French, the police may require you to have a translation of your driving licence with you.

Remember that there are different traffic rules in different countries, so you need to find out which rules apply in Sweden before you start driving. As a driver, you are responsible for this.

Get a Swedish driving licence

If you as an asylum seeker want to obtain a Swedish driving licence, you must first apply for a driving licence permit. This can be done if you can verify your identity with a valid and acceptable identification document. After that, you must attend training and then take driving tests that consist of a knowledge test and a practical driving test.