If you application for asylum is approved:
This is an important moment and the start of a new chapter in Sweden. You may now be wondering: "What happens next?"
Here you’ll find simple information about your residence permit, your rights, and the next steps to help you settle in, find your way, and start transitioning your life here.
If your asylum application has been approved, Sweden has decided that you need protection and can live in the country legally.
You will receive a residence permit. This allows you to live and work in Sweden while the permit is valid.
You will also receive a residence permit card. This card shows that you have permission to stay in Sweden.
When Sweden approves your asylum application, you receive something called a protection status. This explains why you are allowed to stay in Sweden.
There are 2 types of protection status:
If you receive refugee status, you will usually get a residence permit for 3 years.
If you receive subsidiary protection, you will usually get a residence permit for 13 months.
The type you receive depends on your personal situation and reasons for protection.
If this is your first residence permit, you should register with Skatteverket (the Swedish Tax Agency) as soon as possible.
When you register, you will receive a personnummer (personal identity number).
This number is very important in Sweden. You need it to:
To register, you usually need:
If Migrationsverket still has your ID document, you can ask them for a signed copy.
If you are 16 years old or older and have received a residence permit because you need protection, you can work in Sweden.
When applying for a job, bring:
Employers may want to see how long your permit is valid.
In many situations, your close family members can apply to move to Sweden. This is called family reunification.
Family members who may be able to apply include:
The rules depend on:
Each case is reviewed individually.
If you already have a place to live, you can continue living there.
If you are living in Migration Agency housing and cannot find housing yourself, the Migration Agency may help you move to a municipality.
The municipality will then help you settle and start your life here.
Yes. If you are 16 years or older, you are allowed to work in Sweden.
This depends on your protection status:
You may be able to apply for an extension later.
In many cases, yes. Your close family members may be able to apply for family reunification.
Yes. But you must bring:
If you have refugee status, do not travel to your home country.
