You want to apply
You want to apply for a permit to be in Sweden or get more information about how it works.
For those who want to visit or live in Sweden For those who want to visit or live in Sweden
We have a new website!
The new migrationsverket.se has now been launched, with a completely new design and improved navigation. We have placed great emphasis on creating a user-friendly website and making it easier for you as a visitor to find and understand the content.
The 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 Migration Agency's activities: from waiting times and maintenance requirement to detention and return.
If you are going to leave Sweden
Are you going to leave Sweden? Here you will find information relating to your situation, for example if you have had your application for a residence permit rejected and therefore do not have the right to remain in the country, or if you yourself have decided to move from Sweden.
Read about leaving SwedenFor employers
Information for employers planning to employ people who need a permit to work in Sweden.
For press
In our press room, journalists writing about our matters can find information.
About the Swedish Migration Agency
Learn more about the Swedish Migration Agency.
News
2025-03-13
Track change abolished and rules on statutory limitation period changed
The Swedish Parliament has decided to abolish the possibility of changing tracks, to change the rules on statutory limitation periods for deportation decisions, and to give the Swedish Migration Agency the possibility to decide on longer re-entry bans. The new rules will enter into force on 1 April.
2025-03-10
More cases of human trafficking identified
In 2024, the Swedish Migration Agency detected 684 cases of suspected human trafficking, an increase from recent years.
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.
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.
The Swedish Migration Agency answersAbout Swedish society
Read about Swedish society and what rights and obligations you have as a resident of Sweden. Information for both adults and children.
Word explanations
Explanations and in-depth information for words and concepts that appear in the migration process.