Refugee

A refugee is a person who has applied for asylum and received a residence permit in Sweden because they have a well-founded fear of persecution in their country of origin due to their race, nationality, religious or political opinion or because of their gender, sexual orientation or other affiliation with a particular social group.

The Swedish Migration Agency is responsible for considering applications from people who want to live in Sweden, seek protection or become Swedish citizens. Our work is based on Swedish laws and international conventions, with a focus on legal certainty and effective reception and return.