Information about schooling for asylum seekers.
Children who have applied for asylum have the right to attend preschool and school.
Children are entitled to preschool from one year of age. Preschool is not just a way to look after children while their parents work or study. A child may have their own need to participate in preschool activities in order to feel good and develop, even if their parents are at home.
From the autumn term of the year that children turn six, they have the right to go to school. School is free, and all children must attend compulsory primary school for ten years.
Upon completion of primary school, young people are entitled to upper secondary education, as long as they begin the education before they turn 18. Upper secondary school can prepare young people for higher education or teach them a profession.
It is the municipality where you live that will ensure that your child gets a place at a school.
In order for the Swedish Migration Agency to notify the municipality that you want your child to go to school, you need to give us your consent. We can then send information about your child’s name, date of birth, language, country of origin, and case number to the municipality. You can also contact the municipality yourself and tell them you want your children to attend school or preschool.
Read more about the Swedish school system:
2025-04-01
Changed rules for statute of limitations, re-entry ban and track change
On 1 April, several legislative changes will be introduced that affect those who have applied for asylum. The rules for when a decision to leave Sweden reaches its statute of limitation changes, re-entry bans may become longer, and the possibility of changing track disappears. The changed rules affect you if your application for asylum has been, or will be, rejected.
2025-02-28
Amended rules for asylum seekers living in their own accommodation (EBO)
From 1 March, virtually all new asylum seekers will be required to live in one of the Swedish Migration Agency’s asylum accommodation centres in order to receive financial aid from the Swedish Migration Agency in the form of daily allowances and special grants.
2025-02-18
If you are returning to your country of origin, you can receive support worth EUR 5,000
If you withdraw your application for asylum or if it is rejected, you can receive support from the Swedish Migration Agency. On 1 March 2025, the support we provide for efforts to help you and your family members reintegrate into society in your country of origin will change. The amount of support you can get depends on when you choose to return.
2025-01-30
Legislative change on accommodation and financial aid for asylum seekers
The Swedish Parliament has decided on a legislative change that will affect asylum seekers’ right to financial aid and the option to live in their own accommodation. The change will be introduced in two stages. From 1 March, the change only applies to new asylum seekers, and from 1 September 2025, anyone who applied for asylum before 1 March and who lives in their own accommodation is also affected.
2025-01-20
The Upper Secondary School Act ends on 20 January
The 20 January is the last day to apply for a permanent residence permit under the Upper Secondary School Act. After this the law will expire, but many people who currently have a residence permit under the Upper Secondary School Act will be able to have their application for permanent residence considered even after 20 January.
2024-12-16
Now you can see your complete decision on My Page
If you are waiting for a decision from the Swedish Migration Agency, you can now see the complete decision on My page. Previously, you have only been able to see if the decision is positive or negative, and the justification has only been sent home to you in paper format.
2024-12-12
Now there are films that explain to children what happens when they apply for asylum in Sweden and why they may need to answer some difficult questions. Children will also learn more about life in Sweden, about children’s rights and about laws that protect children.
