Asylum seekers

This page has information about what happens when you seek asylum, about what rules apply and what help is available for you.

Applying for asylum in Sweden

Read here about seeking asylum, from before you arrive in Sweden until your asylum application and the decision.

Read here about the rules that apply in the Swedish labour market for you as an asylum seeker.

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

Read here about accommodation centres and what other options you have as an asylum seeker.

Read here about what you can do while you wait for a decision on your asylum application.

Read here about the medical examination you are entitled to as an asylum seeker, and about medical care while you wait for a decision on asylum.

Read here about managing financially while you wait for a decision and about what allowances you can apply for.

Read here about every child’s right to attend school. This applies to preschool, compulsory school and upper secondary school.

Read here about the rules for family reunification and about who is considered part of your immediate family.

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