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I am seeking asylum

Information for people seeking asylum in Sweden.

I have been granted a residence permit

Information for anyone who has been granted a residence permit as a refugee or a person eligible for subsidiary protection.

I have arrived without my parents

Information for young people who are under 18 years old and have arrived in Sweden without their parents.

More about Sweden

More information about Sweden and Swedish society.

Chanterelles growing in moss.

Only pick mushrooms that you recognise

Never pick a mushroom that you do not recognise; there are also poisonous mushrooms, such as the fly agaric. Do not taste them. Even poisonous mushrooms may be tasty.

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About the Novel Coronavirus

How to protect yourself and others from spreading the corona virus and covid-19.

Three copies of the book "Om Sverige" (“About Sweden”) have been placed on top of each other in the shape of a fan.

Civic orientation – The book "About Sweden"

Civic orientation courses are free courses about Swedish society for people who have recently been granted a residence permit in Sweden. The book “About Sweden” is a course material used in civic orientation.

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Would you like to learn Swedish?

Learn Swedish at your own pace! Here you can find lots of different learning aids and tools where you can practise Swedish either on your own or with others.

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The Activity Calendar – Activities in Sweden

New to Sweden? Find things to do here. Would you like to play football, find a language café, or learn a new skill?

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Being a parent

As a new parent in Sweden, you can find here information on parenting and on where you can turn in various situations which affect your child.

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Rights and responsibilities

Read here about your rights and obligations when you live in Sweden.

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Finding a job

Read here about how to find vacant jobs, how to start your own business, and about Swedish labour market regulations.