I have been granted a residence permit

Here, you can learn about what you need to do if you have been granted a residence permit as an asylum seeker or because you have been granted subsidiary protection.

What you need to do immediately

Find out what you need to do in the period immediately after you receive your residence permit here.

Finding work through the introduction programme

You can learn more about how the introduction programme can help you find work here.

Finding a place to live

You can learn more about how to find housing here.

If you need healthcare

You can learn more about how to seek care here.

Learn Swedish

Here, you can find exercises and videos to help you practice your Swedish using a computer or mobile phone.

What do the different government agencies do?

You can learn more about the Swedish public authorities you may need to have contact with here.

Being a parent

You can learn more about what you need to consider if you are a parent or expecting a baby here.

Find an activity or association

You can learn more here about how to find activities, clubs or associations that suit your interests.

If you are an older adult

You can learn more about pensions and other economic support if you are retired here.

If you have a disability

Read here about what help is available if you have a disability.

Find a course or programme

Here, you can learn more about different courses and study programmes, and how you can use your foreign qualifications.

Public transport and driving licences

You can learn more here about public transport in Sweden and how to obtain a Swedish driving licence.

Young people in Sweden

Read here about what it is like to be young in Sweden and about how the Swedish education system works.

Family reunification

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

Apply to extend your residence permit

You can learn more about requirements for extending a residence permit and how to apply here.

News from Sweden

You can read the latest news from Sweden here.

Help if you have been subjected to violence

Here, you can learn more about what types of behaviour are considered violence and where you can get help and support.