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Sweden’s new migration policy

Sweden’s migration policy is undergoing a paradigm shift. The Government is intensifying its efforts to reduce, in full compliance with Sweden’s international commitments, the number of migrants coming irregularly to Sweden. Labour immigration fraud and abuses must be stopped and the ‘shadow society’ combated. Sweden will continue to have dignified reception standards, and those who have no grounds for protection or other legal right to stay in Sweden must be expelled.

Responsible ministers
Johan Forssell
Responsible ministries
Ministry of Justice

News

  • Repatriation assistance

    In the Budget Bill for 2025, the Government presented measures to stimulate voluntary repatriation that include increased financial assistance in 2026. This repatriation assistance will be aimed at certain individuals who already have the legal right to reside in Sweden. It will not apply to those who may obtain legal right in the future or people with a return decision.

  • Sweden has more emigrants than immigrants for the first time in half a century

    Last year’s trend of fewer asylum seekers in Sweden and fewer residence permits granted continues. According to the Swedish Migration Agency’s prognosis, Sweden is on track to have the lowest number of asylum seekers since 1997 and, for the first time in over 50 years, Sweden has net emigration.

Migration and integration

When the Government took office, goals were set for the migration and integration collaboration project. The aim of the project is to develop a reform agenda with concrete policy proposals that solve Sweden’s most important societal problems in the area of migration and integration policy.

Focus areas of Sweden's new migration policy

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Stricter asylum legislation

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Combating the ‘shadow society’

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Increased number of returns and initiatives for repatriation

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Stricter conditions for low-skilled labour immigration and improved conditions for highly skilled labour

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Increased measure for revoking residence permits

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Stricter conditions for family member immigration

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Integration requirements

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