The Swedish Migration Agency answers
The Swedish Migration Agency answers is a series of articles where we use facts and figures to describe different parts of the Swedish Migration Agency's activities.
About the Swedish Migration Agency Press room
If you are a journalist and have questions regarding the Swedish Migration Agency, you are welcome to contact our press office.
Contact the Press Office
If you are a journalist, the easiest way to reach our press service is by phone or email Monday–Friday 8.30–16.30
Postal address
Swedish Migration Agency
Press Office
Box 507
169 29 Solna, Sweden
Press photos
News
2025-03-05
The Swedish Migration Agency's new website has now been launched
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.
2025-02-28
New arrangement for asylum seekers’ accommodation from 1 March
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.
2024-12-13
Decision on the new Blue Card Directive
The Riksdag has decided to implement the EU's new Blue Card Directive. The aim of this change is to increase the opportunities to attract and retain highly qualified workers and to facilitate the mobility of these people within the EU.
2024-11-01
Digital passport check has saved the equivalent of 86 trips around the world
To make it easier for people applying for a residence permit, the Swedish Migration Agency launched a pilot for digital passport check in May. More than 5,100 people have taken advantage of the opportunity and during the first hundred days, the service has saved the equivalent of 86 trips around the world. “We are now focusing on how we can further develop the digital passport control and give more groups access to it”, says Fredrik Larsson, expert at the Swedish Migration Agency.
2024-10-31
Layoffs at Northvolt affect a large number of people with work permits
Northvolt has announced layoffs that will affect a large number of people from third countries who have been granted work permits in Sweden. – The Swedish Migration Agency is currently in dialogue with the company and has informed them about the legislation that applies in such situations, says Acting Deputy Regional Director Ulrika Ekebjär.
2024-10-10
Residents of Lebanon need continue to travel to other countries to visit the Swedish Embassy
The embassy office in Beirut has opened for visitors again, but due to the security situation, the embassy’s activities remain restricted.