your rights
While you wait for a decision, you can get help. You can see a doctor, have a place to live and get money if you need it.
Learn more about what type of help you are entitled to get.
asylum
If you are seeking asylum in Sweden, it is important understand how the process works. This includes the different types of protection you can receive, your rights, and what may happen during and after your application.
Here you will find clear and reliable information about who can apply for asylum, how to apply, what to expect while your application is being reviewed, and what happens after a decision is made. The goal is to help you understand the process and feel more confident about what to expect.
asylum application 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.
your asylum application is rejected
Receiving a rejection can be very difficult and stressful. It is normal to have many questions about what happens next.
We help explain what the decision means, what your options are, and what support may be available to help you during this time.
how to appeal if rejected
Getting a decision you don’t agree with can be stressful. But you have rights. And this can’t be overstressed.
In many cases, you can ask the decision to be changed by appealing. This guide will explain how appealing works, what steps to take, and who to contact if you have questions.
Don’t panic — you have rights.
applying for asylum
This information explains how to apply for asylum and what will happen when you apply. It tells you where you must apply, what you need to do at the Migration Agency, what rights children have, and what important things to remember while you wait for a decision. Each asylum application is different and is looked at one by one, based on your personal reasons.