Chapter 1. The law's content, certain definitions and General
provisions
The law's content
section 1 of this Act are regulations on
– the law's content, certain definitions and General
provisions (Chapter 1),
– conditions for a foreigner to enter in and dwell
and work in Sweden (Chapter 2),
-Visa (Chapter 3),
– right of residence (3 a Cape.)
– refugees and others in need of protection (Chapter 4),
– residence permit (Chapter 5.)
– long-term resident status in Sweden (5 a Cape.)
– work permit (Chapter 6),
– EU blue card (6 a kap.)
– withdrawal of permit (Chapter 7),
– expulsion and deportation (chap. 8),
– deportation because of criminal offences (8 a Cape.)
– control and coercive measures (Chapter 9),
-custody and control in respect of aliens (ch. 10),
– how an alien in detention must be treated (11
Cape.)
-enforcement of decisions on the expulsion and deportation (12
Cape.)
– examining issues of managing authorities
etc. (Chapter 13.)
– the appeal of administrative decisions (Chapter 14.)
– nöjdförklaring (Chapter 15),
– Migration courts and Appeal (16
Cape.)
– obligation to provide information (chapter 17.)
– public counsel (ch. 18),
– free of responsibilities (Chapter 19),
— provisions on punishment etc. (Chapter 20),
-temporary protection (Chapter 21),
– tribunalvittnen (22.), and
– special appropriations (Chapter 23).
Law (2014:198).
Some definitions
Children
section 2 of this Act with the children referred to a person who is under 18 years of age.
Asylum
section 3 of this Act With the meaning of an asylum residence permit
be granted to a foreigner because he or she is a refugee
or subsidiary protection. Law (2009:1542).
EU State
3 a § With EU State referred to in this law, a State which is a member of
The European Union (EU). Law (2006:219).
EEA State and EEA nationals
3 b of the EEA State mentioned in this law a State covered by
the agreement on the European economic area (EEA).
With EEA national, a foreigner who is a national of a
EEA State. As regards family ties means even some
Swedish citizens as further evidenced by
3 a Cape. section 2 of the second paragraph. Law (2014:198).
3 (c) repealed by laws (2014:198).
The Schengen Convention, the Schengen State or Schengen visa
the Schengen Convention referred to in paragraph 4 of this law With the Convention
If the application of the Schengen agreement of 14 June 1985.
With Schengen State ' means
1. any State which has acceded or joined the
The Schengen Convention, as well as
2. Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Law (2011:1209).
4 a of With Schengen visa referred to in this law a visa
According to European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) no
810/2009 of 13 July 2009 establishing a
Community code on visas (Visa code).
Law (2011:705).
Mobility directive
4 b of the directive With the purposes of this mobility team
European Parliament and Council Directive 2004/38/EC of 29
April 2004 on the right of EU citizens and their family members
the right to move and reside freely within the
the territory of the Member States and amending Regulation
(EEC) No 1612/68 and repealing directives 64/221/EEC,
68/360/EEC, 72/194/EEC, 73/148/EEC, 75/34/EEC, 75/35/EEC,
90/364/EEC, 90/365/EEC and 93/96/EEC. Law (2014:198).
Entry
section 5 With the entry referred to in this law that a foreigner entering
over the limit on Swedish territory.
The Government may provide for exceptions from the
specified in the first subparagraph.
Exit
section 6 With departure referred to in this law that a foreigner passes out
over the limit on Swedish territory.
The Government may provide for exceptions from the
specified in the first subparagraph.
Security matters
section 7 Security cases under this law are cases where
The security police for reasons of national security or as
otherwise, the importance of public safety advocates
– that a foreigner shall be rejected or expelled,
– to an immigration application for a residence permit or
a work permit is to be refused or to an immigration
residence permit or work permit shall be revoked,
– that a foreigner should not be granted status explanation or
to an immigration status explanation should be revoked,
– that a foreigner should not be granted travel documents, or
– to an immigration application for long-term resident status
should be refused or to an immigration status
resident shall be revoked.
A case of immigration service about whether new trial should
granted under Chapter 12. 19 or 19 AOF is a
safety case if the decision on expulsion has
taken in a security case. Law (2014:198).
General provisions
section 8 of the Act be applied so that the Aliens ' freedom does not
be restricted more than is necessary in each individual case.
§ 9 The provisions on refoulement of this law
apply in applicable parts also for transfer decision
According to Regulation (EU) no
604/2013 of 26 June 2013 on the criteria and mechanisms for
determining the Member State responsible for examining
an application for international protection as a
third-country national or a stateless person
in any of the Member States (recast) (the Dublin Regulation).
Law (2014:792).
section 10 in cases involving a child shall in particular be taken into account
concern for the child's health and development, as well as the best interests of the child in
otherwise requires.
section 11 When questions about authorization under this Act shall be assessed and
a child affected by a decision in the matter shall, unless it is
inappropriate, the child to be heard. The account shall be taken of the child
has said that the age and maturity of the child warrant.
section 12 of The application for a residence permit based on
such circumstances as set out in Chapter 4. 2 a of the to be dealt with
as an application for asylum. Law (2009:1542).
13 § Security matters shall be dealt with promptly.
section 14 If a foreigner has applied for a residence permit,
status explanation, travel documents or long-term
resident and security police have requested that the alien shall
deported under the Act (1991:572) on special
immigration control, should the applications be dealt with together
According to the Act on special control of aliens.
An application for a residence permit, status explanation,
travel documents or the long-term resident status of a
an alien who is expelled under the Act on special
immigration control or has been notified to the corresponding decision
under the older law and resides in Sweden, to be dealt with
According to the law. Law (2014:198).
section 15 shall for the purposes of this Act an assessment
whether there is a risk that a foreigner departs, the account
only if he
1. have previously shunned,
2. has stated that he or she does not intend to leave
the country after an expulsion order,
3. has performed under any identity that was incorrect,
4. not have helped to clarify their identity and
Thus obstructed the examination of their application for
residence permit,
5. knowingly supplied false information or withheld
a stub,
6. former transgression a announced exclusion orders,
7. has been convicted of a crime that can lead to prison, or
8. have been expelled by court because of crime.
Law (2012:129).
section 16 of the regulations on border crossing can be found in the European Parliament
and Council Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of 15 March 2006 on the
a Community code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (
Schengen borders code). Law (2015:91).
Chapter 2. Conditions for a foreigner shall enter into and
reside and work in Sweden
Passport
§ 1 A foreigner entering or staying in Sweden shall have
pass.
1 a of If an alien does not have any act that applies as
Passport and is unable to obtain such a document, the
The Immigration Agency issue an alien's passport to him or
her.
A foreigner who has been granted a residence permit as an alternative
protection status or other protection pursuant to Chapter 4. 2
or 2 a of or granted protective status declaration under 4
Cape. 3 c §, the Immigration Agency issue an alien's passport
for the foreigner, if he or she cannot get a national
pass. Alien passport shall not, however, be made mandatory
view of national security or public
the order requires otherwise.
The Swedish Migration Board may issue alien's passport in other cases,
If there are special reasons. Law (2014:778).
section 2 of the Government may provide for the cases in Swedish
authorities may issue passports to foreigners.
Government or after the Government's authorization
The Swedish Migration Board may provide for the documents
that may be accepted as passports.
Visa
section 3 of A foreigner entering or staying in Sweden should have
Schengen visa or national visa. Law (2014:198).
Right of residence
3 a of the provisions on the right of residence for EEA nationals and
their family members are in 3 a Cape. Law (2006:219).
Residence permit
section 4 of the residence permit is a permit to stay in Sweden
during certain period of time (temporary residence permit) or without
time limit (permanent residence permit). The who has
residence permit or long-term resident status in
Sweden may, if the condition specified in paragraph 1 is met, enter
Sweden. Law (2014:198).
§ 5 A foreigner residing in Sweden more than three months,
have a residence permit. Law (2014:198).
section 6 of the Government may provide for foreigners
shall have residence permits after only a short stay time
in Sweden for more than three months.
Work permit
section 7 of the work permit is a permit to work in Sweden. A
a foreigner working in Sweden on account of employment
here or abroad must have a work permit.
EU blue card
7 a of the provisions on residence and work permit for
highly qualified employment (EU blue card) is available in 6 a kap.
Team (2013:606).
Exceptions from the requirements for passports, visas, residence permits and
work permit
section 8 requirement that under section 1 of the entry is not valid for a
an alien who is a national of a Contracting Party where he or
She travels or entered the territory of Sweden directly from a
Schengen State.
The requirement of a passport under section for the stay does not apply to an
nationals of Denmark, Finland, Iceland or Norway and not
either for an alien who is a national of another
Contracting Party if he or she has entered the territory of Sweden directly
from a Schengen State. Law (2014:198).
8 a of the visa requirement pursuant to paragraph 3 do not apply to an
alien
1. are EEA nationals,
2. has a residence card or permanent resident card
issued in Sweden or by a competent authority in another
EEA State,
3. has a residence permit,
4. have long-term resident status in Sweden, or
5. repossessed under 6 a kap. section 14.
The visa requirement pursuant to paragraph 3 of the order entry also does not apply
for a foreigner who is withdrawn pursuant to Chapter 4. 5 d or 5 a
Cape. 7 §. Law (2014:198).
8 b of the requirement of residence under paragraph 5 shall not apply to
a foreign national who
1. nationals of Denmark, Finland, Iceland or Norway,
2. have the right of residence, or
3. have a visa for more than three months.
Law (2014:198).
8 c § work permit requirement under section 7 does not apply to an
alien
1. nationals of Denmark, Finland, Iceland or Norway,
2. have the right of residence, or
3. have a permanent residence permit.
Law (2014:198).
§ 9 the Government may provide to expats in
cases other than those referred to in paragraphs 8-8 c may enter in Sweden
and reside and work here without passports, visas,
residence permit or work permit. Law (2014:198).
section 10 of the rules on passports, visas,
residence permit and work permit are not applied for
1. diplomatic agents and consular officers paid
employed in Sweden by foreign States and their
families and their employees, and
2. foreign States couriers.
The Government may provide for the provisions
demand for passports, visas, residence permits and work permits
applies to some extent to the persons referred to in the first
paragraph.
In the case of other aliens who are entitled to benefits
under the Act (1976:661) on the privileges and immunities in certain
case shall the restrictions be exercised under the Act.
Chapter 3. Visa
§ 1 conditions for granting a Schengen visa is available in
the visa code. Law (2011:705).
2 repealed by law (2011:705).
3 repealed by law (2011:705).
section 4 If there are special reasons, national visa
is granted. Such a visa giving permission to enter and
staying in Sweden. The visa may be granted for longer
For more than three months but not exceeding one year. It may be granted for
longer than the alien's passport only applies when there is
special reasons. Law (2011:705).
Deciding authorities
paragraph 5 of the decision on the Schengen visa, in addition to what follows from
the visa issued by the Immigration Office. Decision on
National Visa, issued by the Swedish Migration Board and
The Government offices. Law (2011:705).
Appropriations
section 6 of the Government or, by authority of the Government,
The Swedish Migration Board may provide that other
authorities have the right to decide on the visa.
The Government may provide to a body which is
linked to the Swedish export Council has the right to grant visas.
The Government or, after the Government's determination,
Cabinet Office may conclude agreement with a Schengen State
If the State's competent authorities may decide
Schengen visa.
The Government or, after the Government's determination,
The Government may decide on cooperation with an external
service provider or with a commercial intermediary in
accordance with that code. Law (2011:705).
section 7 of the Government may announce further provisions concerning
Visa.
3 a Cape. Right of residence for EEA nationals and others.
General provisions
section 1 Of the right of residence provided for a right for EEA nationals and
their family members to stay in Sweden more than three months
without a residence permit in accordance with what is stated in this
Chapter. Law (2006:219).
2 § With family members of EEA nationals referred to in this law
a foreigner who accompany or in Sweden accedes to the
an EEA citizen and who is
1. spouse or common-law spouse of the EEA citizen,
2. relative direct descendants to the EEA citizen or
to his or her spouse or common-law partner, if the relative is
dependent on them for their livelihood, or are under
21 years,
3. relative in the ascending line to the EEA citizen or
to his or her spouse or common-law partner, if the relative is
dependence on any of them, or
4. another Member of the family, if the family member in the country
He or she has come from is dependent on the EEA citizen
for their livelihood or included in the EEA citizen households
or if there are serious health grounds strictly require the
The EEA citizen personally takes care of the family member.
With family members of EEA nationals referred to in this law also
a foreigner with such family ties referred to in the first
paragraph to a Swedish citizen who returns to Sweden
After having exercised their right to free movement in accordance with
mobility directive, and that the alien has complied with or
joined when the Swedish citizens exercised their
right to freedom of movement. Law (2014:198).
Right of residence
section 3 of The EEA nationals have the right of residence if he or she
1. are workers or self-employed persons in Sweden,
2. have come to Sweden to seek employment and have a
real opportunity to get a job,
3. is enrolled as a student at a recognised educational establishment
in Sweden, according to a statement this has sufficient
assets of their family members and their supply and
have comprehensive health insurance for themselves and
the family members that apply in Sweden, or
4. has sufficient resources for their and their
family members ' livelihood and have a comprehensive
health insurance for themselves and family members that apply in
Sweden. Law (2006:219).
paragraph 4 such a family member of an EEA national referred to in
paragraph 2 of the first paragraph has right of residence if the EEA citizen has
the right of residence provided for in paragraph 3.
Such a family member of an EEA national referred to in paragraph 2 of the
the second paragraph has a right of residence.
Right of residence under the first or second paragraph, there is
not if a marriage is concluded, a common-law relationship commenced
or an alien adopted solely for the purpose of giving
the alien residence. Law (2014:198).
§ 5 right of residence is available as long as the conditions are met.
Law (2006:219).
To retain the right of residence in certain cases
5 a of An EEA national who has the right of residence
worker or a self-employed person within the meaning of section 3 (1) shall be regarded as
workers and the self-employed and maintains its
right of residence even if he or she
1. suffering from temporary incapacity due to sickness
or accident, or
2. start a vocational training.
In the case referred to in the first subparagraph 2, the training must be
connection with the former employment, except in cases where
The EEA citizen is involuntarily unemployed.
An EEA nationals who have the right of residence as a worker
According to section 3 of 1 are considered workers and retain their
residence if he or she is involuntarily unemployed after
more than one year and has registered as a
a job-seeker with the public employment service. Has
The EEA citizen has completed an employment that has been
fixed-term employment contract of less than a year or event date
involuntary unemployment during the first twelve months of
employment, are considered under the corresponding EEA citizen
conditions as workers in six months and
retain their right of residence during the same time. Law (2014:198).
5 b of an EEA citizen's family member who is not himself
EEA citizens retain their right of residence if the person from
which he derived his right of residence dies, under
then, provided that the family member has been present in Sweden
as a member of the family for at least a year and
1. are workers or self-employed persons in Sweden,
2. has sufficient resources for their and their
family members ' livelihood and have a comprehensive
health insurance for themselves and family members that apply in
Sweden, or
3. is a member of a family that is already formed in Sweden of a
person who satisfies the conditions laid down in 1 or 2. Law (2014:198).
5 c § A EEA citizen's family member who is a relative of straight
the descent of the first led to the EEA citizen and who is
enrolled as a student at a recognised educational establishment in
Sweden retain their right of residence if the parent from
which he derived his right of residence dies, or
traveling out of Sweden. The same applies to a person who has
caring for a family member. The right of residence continues to
its that the family member has completed the studies.
Law (2014:198).
5 d § A EEA citizen's family member who is not himself
EEA citizens retain their right of residence if the extension
to the person from whom he derived his
the right of residence is terminated through divorce,
annulment of marriage or termination of
partner relationship, provided that he or she
comply with the provisions of paragraph 5 (b) 1, 2 or 3 and
1. the marriage or common-law relationship has lasted at least three
years, including one year in Sweden, when the procedure for
divorce or annulment of marriage
or dissolution of the common-law relationship commenced;
2. custody of the EEA citizen's children have been transferred to
the family member,
3. it is justified with regard to the particularly difficult
the circumstances of the relationship, or
4. family member by agreement between the parents
or by a court decision have the right to visitation with a child
and this right must be exercised in Sweden. Law (2014:198).
The right of permanent residence
6 § EEA nationals who have resided legally in Sweden without
interruption for at least five years of permanent residence.
Law (2006:219).
paragraph 7 of an EEA citizen's family member who is not himself the EEA
citizens and who have resided legally in Sweden without interruption
for at least five years with the person from whom he or she
derive their right of residence, have the right of permanent residence.
Law (2006:219).
section 8 what is said in paragraphs 6 and 7 are not affected by temporary
stays outside Sweden not exceeding a total of six
months per year or for a longer stay outside Sweden on
because of compulsory military service. The same is true at
stay outside Sweden, for a maximum of 12 consecutive
months due to pregnancy and childbirth, serious
illness, study or vocational training, posting because
of work in another country or specific reasons. Law (2006:219).
§ 9 the right of permanent residence applies without conditions and can
only terminate if the foreigner has resided outside Sweden in more
than two consecutive years. Law (2006:219).
Residence card, etc.
section 10 of an EEA citizen's family member who is not himself
EEA nationals and who have the right of residence shall apply for
residence card at the Immigration Office within three months of
He or she came to Sweden. However, this does
not for an alien who has a valid residence permit
or that within three months of arrival in Sweden has
applied for such a permit. Law (2014:198).
section 11 if it can be assumed that an EEA citizen's family member is
required to apply for a residence card under section 10,
The Swedish Migration Board shall submit to him or her to perform
This obligation. The Swedish Migration Board shall also submit to the
the family member to submit such documents as are
necessary for the residence card to be issued.
Law (2014:198).
section 12 of A notice under section 11 may be subject to a penalty.
Question about imposing a penalty assessed by the immigration court on
the application of the immigration service.
At the trial of an issue about imposing penalty payments may also fine
suitability must be assessed. Law (2006:448).
12 a of the Swedish Migration Board shall issue the
1. certificate of permanent residence to an EEA national
who have applied for such certificates and permanent
the right of residence,
2. residence card of a family member of the EEA citizens
not the EEA citizen, if he or she has applied for
such a card and have the right of residence, and
3. permanent residence card for an EEA national
family member who is not himself the EEA citizen, if he or
She has applied for such a licence and have permanent
the right of residence. Law (2014:198).
Appropriations
section 13 the Government may provide for exceptions from the
the requirements set out in paragraphs 3 to 7. Law (2014:198).
section 14 of the Government may provide for the documents
to be submitted for application for a residence card. Law (2014:198).
Chapter 4. Refugees and others in need of protection
Definitions
section 1 of this Act to the refugee referred to a foreigner
-located outside the country in which the alien is a citizen
in, because he or she feels a well-founded fear of
persecution on grounds of race, nationality, religious or
political opinion or because of gender, sexual orientation,
or other affiliation to a particular social group, and
-can not, or because of their fear will not avail
out of this country's protection.
The first subparagraph applies, regardless of whether it is the nation's
authorities responsible for that the alien is likely to
be subjected to persecution or if the foreign national is likely to
be exposed to persecution from individuals and not likely to be
offered effective protection that is not of a temporary nature.
In determining whether the protection offered is taken into account only protection
granted by the State or by parties or organisations
controls the whole or a substantial part of the
territory.
The first and second subparagraphs shall also apply to a stateless
an alien who is outside the country of which he or she
have had their normal place of residence.
(B) of paragraph 2 stipulates that a foreigner who is covered by this
paragraph in some cases are excluded from being considered as
refugee. Law (2014:1400).
2 § With subsidiary protection referred to in this law, a
foreigner in cases other than those referred to in paragraph 1 are
outside of the country in which the alien is a citizen of, therefore
to
1. There are clear grounds for believing that the alien
in a return to his home country would be at risk of
punished with death, or to be subjected to corporal punishment,
torture or other inhuman or degrading treatment
or punishment, or as a civilian run a serious
and personal risk because of indiscriminate
violence in response to an external or internal armed conflict;
and
2. the foreigner cannot, or because of the risk that
referred to in 1 not to avail itself of the home country's protection.
The first subparagraph applies, regardless of whether it is the nation's
authorities responsible for the alien runs such
risk referred to therein or if the foreign national are at such risk
through the actions of individuals and not likely to be
offered effective protection that is not of a temporary nature.
In determining whether the protection offered is taken into account only protection
granted by the State or by parties or organisations
controls the whole or a substantial part of the
territory.
The first and second subparagraphs shall also apply to a stateless
an alien who is outside the country of which he or she
have had their normal place of residence.
Of section 2 (c) stipulates that a foreigner who is covered by this
paragraph in some cases are excluded from being considered as
subsidiary protection status. Law (2014:1400).
2 a of the other in need of protection referred to in this law, a
foreigner in cases other than those referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 are
outside of the country in which the alien is a citizen of, therefore
that he or she
1. need protection because of an external or internal armed
conflict or because of other severe antagonism in
the home country feel well-founded fear of being subjected to
serious abuse, or
2. unable to return to their homeland due to a
environmental disaster.
The first subparagraph of paragraph 1 applies regardless of whether it is the nation's
authorities responsible for the alien runs such
risk referred to therein or if the foreign national are at such risk
through the actions of individuals and not likely to be
offered effective protection that is not of a temporary nature.
In determining whether the protection offered is taken into account only protection
granted by the State or by parties or organisations
controls the whole or a substantial part of the
territory.
The first and second subparagraphs shall also apply to a stateless
an alien who is outside the country of which he or she
have had their normal place of residence.
Of section 2 (c) stipulates that a foreigner who is covered by this
paragraph in some cases are excluded from being considered as other
protection status. Law (2014:1400).
2 b of A foreigner is precluded from being considered as a refugee
If there is particular reason to assume that he or she
has been guilty of
1. a crime against peace, a war crime, or a crime against
humanity, as defined in the international
instruments drawn up to make provision in respect of such crimes;
2. a serious non-political crime outside Sweden before he
or she came here, or
3. acts contrary to the UN purposes and
principles according to the preamble and articles 1 and 2 of
The Charter of the United Nations.
It referred to in the first subparagraph also applies to an alien who
has instigated or otherwise participated in the Commission of the
crimes or acts there mentioned. Law (2009:1542).
2 c § A foreigner is precluded from being considered as alternative
protection status and other in need of protection if there is
particular reason to assume that he or she
1. is guilty of such crimes or offences
referred to in paragraph 2 (b) 1 or 3,
2. is guilty of a felony, or
3. is a danger to national security.
It referred to in the first subparagraph also applies to an alien who
has instigated or otherwise participated in the Commission of the
crimes or offences referred to in the first subparagraph 1 and 2.
Law (2009:1542).
Status explanation
section 3 of A foreigner, as relying on safety reasons applied for
residence permit, should be declared a refugee
(refugee status Declaration) if he or she falls within the scope of
the definition in paragraph 1 and are not precluded from being considered as
a refugee in accordance with paragraph 2 (b).
An alien may be refused refugee status explanation if he
or she
1. by means of a particularly serious crime has shown that it would
be fraught with serious danger to public order and
security to let him or her stay in Sweden, or
2. has engaged in activities which endangered the for the
Security and there is reason to believe that he or she
would continue operating here. Law (2009:1542).
3 a of A foreigner, as relying on safety reasons applied for
residence permit, should be declared alternative
protection status (alternative protection status Declaration) if he
or she is covered by the definition in section 2 and is not excluded
from being considered as subsidiary protection within the meaning of paragraph 2 (c).
A foreigner, who is relying on security grounds has applied for
residence permit, should be declared other protection status
(other protection status Declaration) if he or she falls within the scope of
the definition in section 2 (a) and not excluded from being considered as
other in need of protection under section 2 c. Law (2009:1542).
3 b of the question of status explanation may not be considered if
application for asylum is rejected in accordance with Chapter 5. paragraph 1 (b) or (c) section
paragraph. Law (2009:1542).
3 c § A foreigner who has been granted a residence permit in
Sweden may apply for the status. Such an application shall
tested in accordance with paragraph 3 or 3. Law (2009:1542).
Travel documents
4 section For a refugee or stateless person may be issued a special
that document for travel outside Sweden (travel documents).
The Government may announce further provisions concerning
travel documents.
A foreigner who ceases to be a refugee or other
protection status
paragraph 5 of The refugee ceases to be a refugee, if he or she:
1. free will again make use of the protection of the country in which
He or she is a national,
2. free will once again acquires the citizenship that he
or she had loss,
3. acquire the citizenship of another country and receive the
the country's protection,
4. has voluntarily re-established himself in the country where the
He or she is a national or stateless had previously
their place of residence, or
5. because of the significant and lasting changes in
the home Member State or in the country where he or she as a stateless
earlier, his place is no longer shown, els is in a
such a situation that he or she can be considered as a refugee and
cannot continue to refuse to avail themselves of the home
or stay the country's protection.
First paragraph 5 does not apply to a refugee who, because of
previous persecution have serious reasons not to
like to make use of the protection of the country of which he or she is
a national or in which he or she had that stateless
their place of residence. Law (2014:1400).
5 a of A foreigner ceasing to be alternative
protection status or other protection on the
circumstances such as entailed that he or she was assessed as
protection status no longer exist or have changed to such an
the extent of that protection is no longer needed. The analysis must
only significant and lasting changes are taken into account.
The first paragraph does not apply to an alien who, because of
previous experiences that formed the basis for protection needs have
compelling reasons to not want to use the
protection of the country of which he is a national or in which he
or she as stateless former had their place of residence.
Law (2014:1400).
Withdrawal of status explanation
5 b of A refugee status explanation should be revoked, if it
arrive to the foreigner cannot be considered a refugee.
If there are such circumstances set out in paragraph 3 of the other
paragraph, a declaration of refugee status revoked.
Law (2009:1542).
5 c § an alternative protection status explanation shall be revoked, if
It concludes that the alien cannot be considered
subsidiary protection status.
An additional protection status explanation shall be revoked, if it comes
out that the alien cannot be considered as other
protection status. Law (2009:1542).
Readmission of subsidiary protection status who have the status of
habitually resident in another EU Member State and their
family members
5 d § If another Member State has imposed on a foreign national who has
long-term resident status in that Member State and which have
refugee status explanation or alternative
protection status Declaration in Sweden to leave the State,
He or she is taken back to Sweden. The same applies to his
or her family members, if they have been ordered to leave the
other EU Member State by a decision taken in connection
with the decision in respect of the foreign national. Law (2014:198).
Determining authority, etc.
paragraph 6 of the decision pursuant to this chapter are notified by the Immigration Agency.
The Swedish Migration Board shall not grant the status Declaration for a
an alien who has been expelled by court because of
crime. If such a foreigner applying for status explanation and
Immigration Service finds that he or she should be granted
status explanation, should not decide the matter without with
own opinion leave this to the Migration Court to
the Administration's decision on status explanation could
subject to appeal. Law (2009:1542).
Temporary protection
Article 7 special provisions regarding temporary protection in a
mass evacuation situation, see Chapter 21.
Protection of tribunalvittnen
section 8 special provisions on the protection of persons who testified
or will testify in proceedings before an international
Court or tribunal, as well as their close relatives, see 22
Cape.
Chapter 5. Residence permit
Residence protection status
1 § Refugees, subsidiary protection, and other
protection status in Sweden has the right to
residence permit.
A residence permit may be refused a refugee if he or
She
1. by means of a particularly serious crime has shown that it would
be fraught with serious danger to public order and
security to let him or her stay in Sweden, or
2. has engaged in activities which endangered the for the
Security and there is reason to believe that he or she
would continue operating here.
A residence permit granted pursuant to the first subparagraph shall
be permanent or expire for at least three years. If a new
temporary residence permit granted to a foreign national who
has been granted a temporary residence permit pursuant to
the first subparagraph shall apply to the new State for at least two years.
The first two sentences shall not apply if the mandatory
view of national security or public
the order requires a shorter period of validity. The period of validity
shall not be less than one year. Law (2014:1400).
1 a section Of a foreigner who has a time-limited
residence status explanation after application
According to Chapter 4. 3 c §, period of validity of the residence permit
be reviewed and determined in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 of the
third paragraph. Law (2009:1542).
1 b of an asylum application may be rejected if the applicant
1. in another EU State has declared to be a refugee or
subsidiary protection status,
2. in a country that is not a European State has been declared
refugee or have equivalent protection, if the applicant will
admitted into the country, and which is protected from persecution
and to be sent to another country where he or
She runs the risk of persecution, or
3. can be sent to a country where he or she
-not likely to be exposed to persecution,
-not likely to be exposed to the death penalty, corporal punishment,
torture or other inhuman or degrading treatment
or punishment,
– is protected against being sent on to a country where he
they do not have equivalent protection;
– have the opportunity to apply for protection as a refugee, and
– has such a connection to that country that it is
reasonable for him or her to travel there.
In the case referred to in the first subparagraph 3 may, however, the application does not
be rejected if
1. the applicant has a spouse, a child or a parent who is
resident in Sweden and the applicant does not have an equally close
family ties to the country to which the enforcement of a
rejection or expulsion order may be made, or
2. the applicant due to previous long-term stay in Sweden
with a residence permit or right of residence has a special
linked here and has no such affiliation or affiliation
through family members in the country to which the enforcement of a
rejection or expulsion order can be made. Law (2014:792).
1 c of the Dublin Regulation contains provisions on the transfer of
asylum seekers who apply vis-à-vis EU Member States plus Iceland,
Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
When deciding on the transfer under the Dublin Regulation should
application for asylum is rejected. Law (2011:1209).
section 2 of the residence permit shall be granted to a foreigner who has been
received in Sweden within the framework of a decision that the Government has
announced on the transfer of protection status to Sweden
(resettlement).
Residence permits for family members of beneficiaries of subsidiary protection
withdrawn pursuant to Chapter 4. § 5 d
2 a section Of a refugee or subsidiary protection status who
withdrawn pursuant to Chapter 4. § 5 d has been given
residence permit, should be granted a residence permit for the same time
also to the members of his family who has
withdrawn, according to the same provision.
A residence permit may be refused a family member who is
a threat to public order and security. Law (2014:198).
Residence permit for foreigners who have the status of
habitually resident in Sweden
2 b of the Permanent residence permit shall be granted to the
granted long-term resident status in Sweden.
Law (2014:198).
paragraph 2 (c) a foreign national who has long-term resident status in
Sweden and which, by reason of stay outside Sweden lost
his residence permit shall, upon application, is given a new
residence permit if he or she returns to Sweden
to settle here. Law (2014:198).
Residence permits for family members of foreign nationals
have the status of permanent resident in Sweden and
withdrawn under 5 (a). 7 §
section 2 (d) If a foreign national who has long-term resident status
in Sweden, and which have been withdrawn pursuant to a Cape. section 7 has
been given a residence permit, residence permit for the same
time is also given to members of his family who has
withdrawn, according to the same provision.
A residence permit may be refused a family member who is
a threat to public order and security. Law (2014:198).
A residence permit on the grounds of affiliation
paragraph 3 of the residence permit shall, subject to
17-17 b sections, given to
1. an alien who is the spouse or common-law partner of someone who is
resident or have been granted a residence permit for
residence in Sweden,
2. a foreign child who is unmarried and
(a)) have a parent who resides in or has been granted
residence permit for residence in Sweden, or,
(b)) has a parent who is married or in a relationship with someone who is
resident or have been granted a residence permit for
residence in Sweden,
3. a foreign child who is unmarried and who have adopted
or referred to be adopted by someone who at the time of
the adoption decision was and still resides in or has
been granted a residence permit for residence in Sweden, if
the child is not covered by 2 and if the adoption decision
– has been notified or provided may be communicated by the Swedish
Court,
– apply in Sweden under the Act (1971:796) concerning international
legal relations concerning adoption, or
– apply in Sweden pursuant to lagen (1997:191)
Sweden's entry to the Hague Convention on protection of children and
cooperation in international adoptions,
4. an alien who is a parent of an unmarried foreign children
who is a refugee or otherwise in need of protection, if the child at
arrival in Sweden was distinct from both of their parents
or from any adult person may be deemed to have entered into
the parents ' place, or if the child is left alone after
arrival, and
5. a foreigner who is a parent of an unmarried foreign children
who is a refugee or otherwise in need of protection, or another
adult person must be deemed to have come into the parents ' place, if
the alien is in Sweden and the decision on his or
her application for asylum is made in connection with the decision on the child's
application for asylum.
When an application for a residence permit based on a resolution regarding
adoption given by a Swedish court, it shall
extension that has been raised by the decision in the case
about residence permits.
The residence permit issued under this section shall apply to at least one
year. Residence permits granted to an unmarried child under the
first subparagraph 2 (b) shall apply to the same time as the parent's
residence permit. If a new fixed-term
a residence permit may be granted to an alien who, with the support of
the first subparagraph of paragraph 1, 2, 4 or 5 have been granted a
temporary residence permit on the basis of affiliation to the
a protection status, the new permit valid for at least two
years, unless compelling reasons of national security
or public order requires a shorter
period of validity. Law (2014:1400).
3 a of the residence permit shall, unless otherwise provided in section 17
second subparagraph, given to
1. a foreigner who intends to marry or
enter into a common-law relationship with a person residing or
which have been granted a residence permit for settlement in
Sweden, the relationship appears to be serious and do not
special reasons speaking against that permission is granted,
2. a foreigner who is in any way other than pursuant to section 3 of
or in this paragraph is close relative of someone who is
resident or have been granted a residence permit for
residence in Sweden, if he or she has been part of the same
household as the person and there is a particular
dependence between the relatives who were already in
the home Member State,
3. an alien who is a parent and guardian
and live with a child who is resident in Sweden,
4. an alien shall exercise rights of access, which are not of
limited in scope, with a child who is resident in Sweden,
and
5. a foreigner who has Swedish origins or as long
time has lived in Sweden with a residence permit.
If a foreigner has been granted a residence permit pursuant to the first
paragraph 1, a residence permit for the same time should also be given to
the alien's unmarried children.
When there are serious reasons, residence also in
other cases than those referred to in the first and second subparagraphs shall be granted
a foreign national who
1. is adopted in Sweden in adulthood,
2. is a family member of a foreign national who is a refugee or other
protection status, or
3. otherwise has special ties to Sweden.
Law (2014:778).
3 b of residence permit because of ties to a
person as referred to in paragraph 3 or paragraph 3 may be granted only if the person
as a foreigner claiming affiliation with can make a living and
has a dwelling of adequate size and standard for itself and
the foreigner. Law (2010:175).
3 c § requirements of section 3 (b) does not apply if the person who
foreigner claiming affiliation with is
1. a child,
2. a citizen of Sweden, another EEA State or Switzerland,
3. an alien who has been granted a residence permit
refugee or declared to be a refugee,
4. a foreigner who received in Sweden within the framework of a
Government has announced on the transfer of
protection status to Sweden (resettlement),
5. an alien who has been granted a residence permit
subsidiary protection or have been declared to be
subsidiary protection status, or
6. a foreigner who has a permanent residence permit and who
have lived in Sweden with a residence permit for settlement in
at least four years. Law (2010:175).
3 (d), the requirements of § § 3 (b) does not apply if the applicant is a child and
the child claiming affiliation to the parent.
The requirements in paragraph 3 (b) does not apply if the child's other parent
an applicant for a residence permit together with the child.
Law (2010:175).
3 (e) in addition to what follows from § 3(c) and (d) sections, exemptions
from the requirements of section 3 (b) is permitted in whole or in part, if there is
special reasons. Law (2010:175).
A residence permit on the basis of Sweden's international
commitments
section 4 If an international agency, which has jurisdiction to review
complaints from individuals, found that a decision of rejection
or penalty in a particular case violates a Swedish
Convention obligations, the residence permit is given to the
the scope of the decision, unless special reasons speaking against that
a residence permit is given.
Residence permit for work, training on
graduate level or supply otherwise
paragraph 5 of a permanent residence permit may be granted to a foreigner
as in four years during the past seven years has had
1. the residence permit for work or EU blue card issued by
Sweden, or
2. residence permit for studies in education at the
graduate level.
A residence permit may be granted to a foreigner who has their
supply arranged otherwise than by employment. If
the foreigner will conduct business activities, he or she
have the ability to pursue the activity in question.
Law (2014:777).
Residence permit due to extremely distressing
circumstances
section 6, if the residence permit cannot be used on other grounds,
permission is granted to a foreigner if, upon an overall
assessment of the alien's situation are such highly
distressing circumstances that he or she should be allowed to stay
in Sweden. In the assessment, the alien's State of health,
adapting to situation in the home country Sweden and especially
be taken into account.
Children receive a residence permit as referred to in the first subparagraph
granted if circumstances are particularly distressing.
Law (2014:433).
Temporary residence permit
section 7 of the residence permit shall be limited if it with
into account the alien's expected way of life prevails
doubts about residence permits should be granted.
section 8 A residence permit granted to aliens under paragraph 3 of
first subparagraph of paragraph 1 or 3: (a) paragraph 1 shall be
limited time at the first moment of decision-making, unless the
1. alien resident abroad with their spouse or common-law partner
for a long period of time, or
2. the otherwise clear that the relationship is well
established. Law (2015:91).
§ 9 A residence permit granted under section 6 of the
because of illness, shall be limited in time if the alien's
illness or need for care in Sweden is transient in nature.
section 10 of A temporary residence permit may be granted a
a foreigner who wishes to stay in this country for work, studies,
visit or to conduct business. Law (2008:884).
section 11 of A temporary residence permit may be granted if the
There is a barrier, that is not made up, against a
rejection or expulsion order is enforced.
section 12 of A temporary residence permit may be granted a
foreigner who need care under the Act (1990:52) with special
provisions on the care of young people.
section 13 A temporary residence permit may be granted to a child
or, if the child's or man's presence in Sweden is
necessary to a paternity investigation shall be
implemented.
section 14 for a temporary residence permit granted to a child
According to section 12 or 13, receive a temporary residence permit
is also granted to the child's guardian.
section 15 of A temporary residence permit for at least six months
shall, on the request of investigating leader is given to a
alien residing here, if
1. the need for investigation or trial in
criminal proceedings shall be conducted,
2. He clearly demonstrated its willingness to cooperate with the
investigating authorities,
3. He severed all relations with those individuals who are
suspected of crimes as the investigation relates, and
4. account of public order and security does not speak
receive that permission is granted.
If the foreign national would have time to recover and for
to be able to take a position on whether he or she wants to collaborate with
the investigating authorities, on the application of
investigating the leader a temporary residence permit if
30 days shall be given only if the conditions set out in the first
paragraph 1 and 4 are met.
A residence permit issued in accordance with the first subparagraph,
may be extended if the investigating leader requests it and the where
specified conditions are still met. A
a residence permit issued in accordance with the second subparagraph,
may be extended if the investigating leader requests it, that of
specific reasons there is a need for a longer period and the
conditions provided for in the first subparagraph 1 and 4 are still
are met. Law (2007:322).
15 a of A temporary residence permit may be granted a
a foreigner whose application for a residence permit as a refugee
According to Chapter 4. section 1 or any other in need of protection pursuant to Chapter 4. 2
or 2 a of or the equivalent older rules rejected
by a final decision, if the foreign national resides here
and
1. at least four months, a employment that meets
the requirements set out in Chapter 6. paragraph 2 of the first paragraph, a
period of at least one year from the time of the application, or
2. under section 3(1) 1-4, paragraph 3 (a) 1
or second paragraph has strong ties to a person who
been granted a residence permit according to 1.
An application for a residence permit pursuant to the first
subparagraph shall be submitted to the Immigration Office within two
weeks after the decision to refuse the application if
residence permit as a refugee or other protection status
has become final. Law (2014:777).
15 b of A temporary residence permit shall, on the application of
The police authority is granted to an alien who is the subject of
especially personal security work under 2 a of the law on police
(1984:387). a residence permit shall be valid for at least one year.
Law (2014:655).
15 c § A temporary residence permit shall, on the application of
social welfare is granted to a child referred to be placed here
It is classified under Chapter 6. 11 a of the Social Service Act (2001:453) if
a residence permit is necessary for their stay. The residence permit
should be valid for at least one year. Law (2012:322).
15 d § an alien with a residence permit under section 15 may,
According to the application, for the time after the State
period of validity may be granted a temporary residence permit,
If the alien
1. has cooperated with the investigating authorities in a
investigation into offences under Chapter 20. section 5, and
2. have brought an action for arrears of remuneration for work
According to the law (2013:644) on the right to salary and other remuneration
for work of a foreigner who does not have the right to
staying in Sweden. Team (2013:646).
Residence permit extension
section 16 of an alien under section 8 has been granted a
a residence permit because of the family connection
may be granted a new temporary or permanent
a residence permit on the basis only of the relationship
made up.
A foreigner who has family ties in accordance with paragraph 3 of the first
paragraph 1 or 2 or 3 a of the first subparagraph 1 or other
paragraph, and who has had temporary residence permits in two
year may be granted a permanent residence permit. If there is
specific reasons, the permanent residence permit are given before
the two-year period.
Have a relationship ended receive a residence permit nonetheless is given, if
1. He has a special connection to Sweden,
2. the relationship has ceased mainly due to the
the ratio of the alien or the alien's child, victims of
violence or other serious infringement of their freedom or
peace, or
3. other strong reasons suggest that the foreigner will be given
continued residency. Law (2006:220).
16 a of a foreigner under section 15 (b) has been granted a
temporary residence permit when the authorization expires,
at the request of the police authority, granted a permanent
residence permit if he or she is still subject to
especially personal security work under 2 a of the law on police
(1984:387). Law (2014:655).
16 b of a child pursuant to § 15 c has been granted a
temporary residence permit shall, when the permit expires,
on the application of social welfare is granted a permanent
residence permit, if the child is still placed it in
the country. Law (2012:322).
16 c § redesignation 2 c § by law (2014:198).
Special reasons for granting a residence permit
section 17 of the examination of an application for a residence permit
under this chapter shall, except in the cases referred to in 1, 2,
2 (a), 2 (d), 3 or 4 sections, special consideration shall be given to whether the applicant made
guilty of crime or crime of Association
with other misconducts. The award of a residence permit
According to paragraph 3 (a) 1 and the second subparagraph, the
Special consideration shall be given to whether the alien or the alien's child,
likely to be exposed to violence or other serious violation
of their liberty or peace if the residence permit would
is granted.
Residence permit under paragraph 3(1) and (2) or (3)
paragraph 3 (a) may be granted only after consent also
of the parent to which affiliation is not invoked, if the
parents have some in the custody of the child.
Residence permit shall not be granted to a person who has
long-term resident status in another Member State, or his
or her relatives, if the person poses a threat to public
order and security. Law (2014:198).
17 a of the residence permit may be refused in cases referred to in
section 3, if
1. false statements knowingly made or circumstances
consciously been unjustly concealed relevant to get
the residence permit,
2. an alien is adopted or a marriage entered into or
a common-law relationship commenced solely in order to provide
the alien is entitled to a residence permit, or
3. If the alien is a threat to public order and
Security.
A residence permit may be refused even in cases referred to in
section 3(1) 1 or 2 (b), if
1. the spouses or partners are not living together or not
such an intention,
2. the person to whom affiliation is claimed or the foreigner
seeking residence permits are married or cohabiting with someone
other, or
3. either of the spouses or the partners are under 18 years of age.
In determining whether a residence permit should be refused shall
taking into account the alien's other living circumstances and
family relationships. Law (2006:220).
17 b of the residence permit shall be refused in the case referred to in
section 3(1) 1 or 2 (b) if the person to whom the
affiliation is claimed is married to another person and to live together
with that person in Sweden. Law (2006:220).
When the application for a residence permit shall be made
18 § A foreigner who wants to have a residence permit in Sweden
must have applied for and been granted such permission before
entering the country. An application for a residence permit shall not
be accepted after entering.
The first paragraph does not apply if
1. the foreigner has the right to a residence permit here as
refugee or subsidiary protection status pursuant to section 1 of the other or may
This is granted a residence permit pursuant to chapter 21. 2, 3
or paragraph 4,
2. the foreigner by virtue of paragraph 6 should be granted
residency here,
3. an application for residence permits relating to the extension of a
temporary residence permit granted to a foreigner
with family ties by virtue of section 3(1) 1 or
2 (b) or 3 (a) or paragraph 1, second subparagraph,
4. the foreigner can be granted or has a time-limited
This residence permit pursuant to section 15,
5. the foreigner under section 3(1) 1 – 4, 3 a of the first
paragraph 1 – 4 or second paragraph has strong ties to a
person who is resident in Sweden, and it is not reasonably
be required to the foreigner travelling to another country to provide
in the application there,
6. the foreigner has the right to a residence permit on the basis of
3 paragraph 5,
7. an application for residence permits relating to the extension of a
temporary residence permit pursuant to section 10 has
granted to a foreigner in the cases referred to in Chapter 6. paragraph 2 of the first
subparagraph,
8. the foreigner can be granted a residence permit under 15 a
or section 15 d,
9. the foreigner under section 10 has been granted a
temporary residence permit for studies and either
completed studies that corresponds to 30 ECTS credits or
completed a semester at the graduate education,
10. the foreigner has the right to a residence permit under 2 (a)
or (d) of section, or
11. There are serious reasons.
The first paragraph does not apply if the alien has
granted a visa to visit an employer of
Sweden or are exempt from the visa requirement if he
or she is applying for a residence permit for work in
a type of work where there is a high demand for
labour. A further condition is that the
the employer would be caused inconvenience if the alien
must travel to another country to submit the application where
or that there are special reasons otherwise.
At the unfairness under the second subparagraph 5 shall
the consequences for a child to be separated from their parent
Special consideration shall be given, if it is clear that the residence permit
If the trial would have been made before the entry into
Sweden.
In the case of residence permits for foreign nationals to be
be rejected or expelled pursuant to a decision that has a Cook
force applies the provisions of paragraphs 15 (a) and 20 and 12.
16 (b), 16 (c) and sections 18 to 20. Law (2014:1400).
18 a of that provided for in section 18, first paragraph does not apply
for a foreigner who applies for a residence permit in accordance with paragraph 5 of
the first paragraph or a residence permit for work pursuant to paragraph 10 of
If the foreign national has an EU blue card issued by Sweden or
have or have had an EU blue card issued by Sweden and have
withdrawn according to 6 a kap. section 14.
An application for a residence permit after entering in Sweden,
also be accepted for a family member of a foreign national who
referred to in the first subparagraph, if the foreigner is granted
residence permit pursuant to the provisions set out therein.
Team (2013:606).
§ 19 an application for residence permits relating to the extension of
an ongoing visit or any other temporary stay here
the country may be granted even though the foreigner staying in Sweden,
If there are compelling reasons for extension of the duration of the stay.
Deciding authorities
section 20 decision on the residence permit issued by
The Swedish Migration Board.
The Swedish Migration Board shall not grant a residence permit to
an alien who has been expelled by court because of
crime. If the Immigration Service finds that such a foreigner should
be granted a residence permit under Chapter 12. 16 b, should work
not decide the matter without having an own opinion turn over
this to the Migration Court to which the Board's decision
about residence permits could be appealed.
Decision on a residence permit may also be notified by
The Government offices. Team (2013:648).
section 21 Of Chapter 8. section 27 of the Court that is trying
appeal of decisions on the expulsion and deportation of some
cases also may decide on the residence permit. Law (2014:198).
Appropriations
section 22 of the Government or by government authorization
The Swedish Migration Board may provide that other
authorities have the right to decide on the residence permit.
section 23 of the Government may provide for
residence permit for study or visit.
The Government may provide for residence permits for
a foreigner who completed a university degree for which
residence permit for studies granted and of his or
her family members.
The Government may provide that an application for
a residence permit may be granted if it follows a
agreement with a foreign State.
The Government may provide for when residence permits
may be granted to a foreigner who has long-term
resident in another EU Member State, and to relatives of such a
foreigner.
The Government may provide for residence permits for
research and for accompanying family members to a
an alien who has been granted a residence permit for
research.
The Government may provide for residence permits for
family members of a foreigner who has been granted
residence permit for work, study or
trade or business. Law (2014:777).
section 24, the Government may, in the case of a certain group of foreigners
provide for permanent residency because
they're the other subsidiary protection status pursuant to Chapter 4. 2 a §.
Law (2009:1542).
section 25 of the Government may provide for the
a residence permit may not be granted for other
subsidiary protection status pursuant to Chapter 4. 2 a § if necessary, therefore, to
Sweden's chances of receiving foreigners has become
limited.
Government shall notify such provisions to Parliament by
a separate report within three months. Law (2009:1542).
section 26 is repealed by law (2009:1542).
paragraph 27 of the Government or the authority, as the Government determines
may provide for the supply capacity and residence of
adequate size and standard according to § 3 (b). Law (2010:175).
5 a Cape. Long-term resident status in Sweden
The conditions to be granted long-term resident status
in Sweden
§ 1 an application from a foreign national for long-term
a resident of Sweden shall be granted if the applicant has resided in
Sweden continuously for at least five years and during this time
has had, and has, at the time of application,
1. a permanent residence permit,
2. long-term resident status in another Member State and
residence permit in Sweden, or
3. a residence permit in Sweden as a family member of a person
with long-term resident status in another EU State.
In the calculation of the duration of stay will be time when the applicant had
residence permit for settlement shall be taken into account. At
the calculation of the duration of stay for an applicant who has
refugee status explanation pursuant to Chapter 4. section 3 or alternative
protection status explanation pursuant to Chapter 4. 3 a of the first subparagraph,
also taken into account the time between the date on which the application for asylum or
petition for new trial was filed and the date of the asylum
was granted.
In the calculation of the duration of stay should stay in Sweden by
temporary reasons or for studies shall not be taken into account.
Stay outside Sweden for less than six months in
as a result, and not more than ten months in total in
the five-year period shall not be considered as interruptions to the stay.
Law (2014:198).
1 a of an application from a foreign national for long-term
a resident of Sweden shall be granted if the applicant has resided in
The territories of the Member States of the European Union without interruption
for at least five years and during this time had EU blue card in a
or more Member States. By the time specified, the applicant shall
in the last two years, counting from the time of the application have been
EU blue card under 6 a kap. § 1.
When calculating the duration of stay in accordance with the first subparagraph, first
the sentence should stay in another Member State is less than
eighteen months is not taken into account.
Stay outside the Member States of the European Union
territories for less than 12 consecutive months and
not more than eighteen months in total, in the calculation of
duration of stay in accordance with the first sentence of the first subparagraph do not
be considered disruption of the stay. Law (2014:198).
section 2 of the order to be granted long-term resident status in Sweden
the applicant must be able to support themselves and their families with
own resources so that the basic needs of living and housing
are catered for.
The Government or the authority that the Government may
provide for the requirement of supply capacity.
Law (2006:219).
section 3, A person who poses a threat to public order and security
may not be granted long-term resident status in Sweden.
Law (2006:219).
section 4 of the long-term resident status in Sweden shall not
granted
1. nationals of an EU Member State, or
2. other subsidiary protection status pursuant to Chapter 4. 2 a §.
Law (2014:198).
Withdrawal
paragraph 5 of the long-term resident status in Sweden to be revoked
If granted such status
1. deliberately supplied incorrect information or concealed
circumstances, which were of importance to get
status,
2. deported,
3. constitute a threat to public policy,
4. have resided outside the Member States of the European Union
territories for 12 consecutive months,
5. have resided outside the Swedish territory for six years in
as a result, or
6. given the status as a permanent resident in another EU State.
If the status of long-term resident in Sweden have been granted with
under paragraph 1, the period in the first paragraph 4 be
twenty-four months. Team (2013:606).
section 6 of The who lost his status as a permanent resident in
Sweden due to stay outside of Sweden and
The territories of the Member States of the European Union to regain
This application, regardless of the requirements on length of stay under 1
or 1 a of, if
1. he or she has been granted a permanent
residence permit or a residence permit, aiming at
settlement under Chapter 5.,
2. the subsistence requirement in paragraph 2 are met, and
3. There is no impediment pursuant to paragraph 3.
Team (2013:606).
Readmission of aliens who have long-term
resident in Sweden and their family members
7 § If another EU State has imposed on a foreign national who has
long-term resident status in Sweden to leave the
State, should he or she be taken back to Sweden. The same
for his or her family members, if they are assigned to
dropping the second EU State by a decision
taken in the context of the decision regarding the alien.
Law (2014:198).
Determining authority
paragraph 8 of Decision in cases of long-term resident status in
Sweden announced by the Swedish Migration Board. Law (2014:198).
Chapter 6. Work permit
section 1 of the employment permit shall be for a fixed period. It may relate to a
certain types of work and unite with other conditions
needed.
To a foreigner who has a permanent residence permit not
need to have a work permit can be seen from Chapter 2. 8 c § 3.
Law (2014:198).
2 § work permits may be granted to a foreigner who offered a
employment, if
1. the employment enables him or her to
make a living, and
2. salary, insurance coverage and other conditions of employment
no worse than the conditions laid down in Swedish
collective agreements or practices in the profession or industry.
Work permit referred to in the first subparagraph may be applied only if the
the recruitment process is consistent with Sweden's commitments
within the European Union.
A work permit may also be granted to a foreigner who is participating in a
international exchanges or according to a
international agreement or agreement with another country.
Law (2008:884).
2 a of a work permit under paragraph 2 of the first subparagraph shall not
be given for longer than two years. It must also not be for longer
time than the period of employment.
The total permit time for work permit under paragraph 2 of
the first subparagraph may not exceed four years. If there are particular
reasons may, however, permit a maximum of the total be six
year.
A work permit under paragraph 2 of the first subparagraph shall be attached to the
some employers and refer to a particular kind of work. After
a total of permit time for two years the authorisation shall be linked
only to a certain kind of work. Law (2014:777).
3 § work permits may be granted to a foreigner who has
temporary residence permit, unless the reasons attributable to
the purpose of the residence permit is talking in that regard.
To a permanent residence permit may be granted for some
workers shown in Chapter 5. § 5.
When the application for the work permit shall be made
section 4 of the aliens who want to have a work permit in Sweden should have
have applied for and been granted such a permit before entering in
the country. An application for a work permit may not be granted after
entry except in the cases referred to in Chapter 5. section 18 of the second and third
subparagraphs (a) and section 19, paragraph 18, which provisions apply to
Accordingly, in the case of a work permit. Team (2013:606).
Deciding authorities
paragraph 5 of the decision on the work permit issued by the Immigration Office.
Decision on work permits in certain cases
section 6 Of Chapter 8. section 27 of the Court that is trying
appeal of decisions on the expulsion and deportation of some
cases also may decide on a work permit. Law (2014:198).
Appropriations
section 7 of the Government or by government authorization
The Swedish Migration Board may provide that other
authorities have the right to decide on a work permit.
§ 8 the Government may announce further provisions concerning
work permit.
6 a kap. EU blue card
Conditions for authorisation
§ 1 A foreigner who offered a highly qualified employment
in Sweden with a seniority of at least one year shall, unless
subject to the provisions of paragraph 2 or 3, may be granted a residence and
work permits for highly qualified employment (EU blue card),
If
1. the wage is at least one and a half times the average
gross annual salary in Sweden (the threshold),
2. salary, insurance coverage and other conditions of employment
no worse than the conditions laid down in Swedish
collective agreements or practices in the profession or industry,
3. he can demonstrate that he or she has, or has
applied for, a comprehensive sickness insurance cover in the three
months from entry into Sweden, and
4. the recruitment procedure is consistent with the Swedish
commitments in the European Union.
A position is considered to be highly qualified for the
assume that the alien has relevant and specific
skills for it in the form of completed studies corresponding to
180 ECTS credits or 5 years of professional experience in the profession
or the industry in which the employment concerns.
If the high-skilled employment refers to a regulated profession
should the foreigner force permission to practice the profession in
Sweden. Team (2013:606).
Article 2 of the EU blue card shall not be granted to an alien who
1. are EEA nationals or nationals of Switzerland or are
a family member of such citizen,
2. have been granted a residence permit under Chapter 5. 1 or
15 b, 12. 18 section 1, chapter 21. or Chapter 22.
or has applied for such authorization and the application is not yet
pending final,
3. has applied for a residence permit in order to carry out research
in Sweden under a hosting agreement concluded pursuant to
Act (2008:290) for marketing research principals to take
received a visiting scholar,
4. have long-term resident status in another Member State and
exercising their right to reside in Sweden as workers
or self-employed,
5. travelling into Sweden in accordance with commitments under a
international agreement facilitating the entry and temporary
stay for some categories of people related to
trade and investment,
6. have been granted a work permit, or is exempt from
the requirement of a work permit for seasonal work in Sweden,
7. have a final rejection or expulsion order
that cannot be enforced, or
8. is posted in Sweden under the Act (1999:678) if
the posting of workers. Team (2013:606).
section 3 of an EU blue card should not be granted to a foreigner
1. showing up documents in support of the application which has
acquired fraudulently, falsified or altered
in any respect, or
2. constitute a threat to public policy, public security or
general public health. Team (2013:606).
When the EU blue card shall be made
section 4 of the aliens who want to have an EU blue card in Sweden should have
have applied for and been granted such a permit before entering in
the country. An application may not be accepted after entering.
It provided for in the first subparagraph shall not apply if
the foreigner
1. applying for renewal of the permit time for an
EU blue card,
2. have an EU blue card and apply for a new one,
3. have a temporary residence permit for studies and
have completed studies corresponding to 180 ECTS credits,
4. has conducted a research project in Sweden according to a
hosting agreements concluded under the Act (2008:290) if
marketing research principals to receive visiting researchers,
or
5. have withdrawn under section 14.
It provided for in the first paragraph also does not apply if
the alien resident in another EU State for eighteen months and
During this period had EU blue card issued by the State, if
application is filed later than one month after entering the territory of Sweden.
Team (2013:606).
State time
5 § the EU blue card shall be valid for not more than two years with the
possibility of extension as shown in section 6. If
the period of employment is less than two years, the EU blue card shall apply
during the period of employment with an extension of three months.
The validity period shall not be longer than two years.
The total permit time for one or more
The EU blue card shall not exceed four years.
To the one that had EU blue card during a total period of four
year may be granted permanent residence status is shown by
Chapter 5. § 5. Team (2013:606).
Extension of authorization time
section 6 of the licence period for an EU blue card shall be extended if the
the conditions in paragraph 1 are fulfilled and the total
State the time not exceeding the period specified in paragraph 5 of the second
paragraph.
Permit time for an EU blue card shall not be extended if
1. the State has acquired fraudulently,
2. evidence of the condition has been counterfeited or altered in any
regards,
3. the alien at the time of the application in respect of the EU blue card
did not meet the requirements in paragraph 1,
4. the foreigner staying in Sweden for reasons other than those
The EU blue card was granted,
5. He has switched to another job or to
a different type of work than what the EU blue card is tied to,
6. the foreigner has not fulfilled the obligation
According to § 9, or
7. the alien poses a threat to public policy, public
security or public health.
It provided for in the second subparagraph of paragraph 6 shall not prevent
permit time for an EU blue card will be extended if the alien
shows that the failure to comply with the notification requirement of
section 9 is due to reasons that he or she does not control.
Team (2013:606).
State linked to a particular job and a certain
kind of work
section 7 of the EU blue card shall during the first two years linked to the
a certain employment and refer to a particular kind of work.
Thereafter, the EU blue card will only be attached to a given type
of work.
In the calculation of the two-year period during which the EU blue card
should be tied to specific employment that kind of work,
also the time that the foreigner had a previous EU blue card
issued by Sweden.
If employment is terminated during the authorisation period for a
EU blue card, the foreigner staying in Sweden for three
months of applying for new employment. The time period begins
run when the employment relationship is terminated. Team (2013:606).
section 8 A foreigner who want to switch to another employment than
the EU blue card is linked to in the first two years,
or who want to switch to a different type of work, must apply for
a new EU blue card. Team (2013:606).
Notification obligation
§ 9 The as have an EU blue card shall notify the
The Immigration Agency if
1. the employment relationship is terminated, or
2. the agreed salary no longer reaches up to the
the payroll threshold that is the basis for the EU blue card.
Team (2013:606).
Residence permits for family members
section 10 of the members of the family referred to in Chapter 5. section 3(1)
1-3 to an EU blue card, shall be granted
residence permit. The family member's residence permit shall
apply for the same time as the EU blue card.
For children claiming affiliation to the EU blue card
or to his or her spouse or common-law partner applies to Chapter 5.
paragraph 17, second paragraph.
A residence permit may be refused in cases referred to in Chapter 5. 17 (a)
and 17 (b) § § except in the case of a family member who has
granted the residence permit issued by another EU Member State on the basis of
connection to a foreigner who has EU blue card issued by
the State. Team (2013:606).
When the application for a residence permit of a family member shall
be made
section 11 of a family member referred to in section 10 shall be applied for and
granted a residence permit before entering the country. A
the application may not be accepted after entering.
It provided for in the first subparagraph shall not apply if
1. the application for residence permits relating to the extension of a
temporary residence permit granted on the basis of
affiliation with a foreign national who has an EU blue card,
2. the applicant has been granted a residence permit of another
EU State because of ties to an alien as referred to in
section 4, third subparagraph, if the application is filed within one month after
entry in Sweden, or
3. the family member has been withdrawn under section 14 and the person
as the family member related to applying for new
EU blue card. Team (2013:606).
Revocation of authorization
section 12 of the EU blue card shall be withdrawn if the
1. the State has acquired fraudulently,
2. evidence of the condition has been counterfeited or altered in any
regards,
3. the alien at the time of the application in respect of the EU blue card
did not meet the requirements in paragraph 1,
4. the agreed wage according to article 1, first paragraph 1 no longer
meet the payroll threshold that is the basis for the
The EU blue card,
5. the conditions of paragraph 1(1) 2 is no longer
met,
6. the foreigner staying in Sweden for reasons other than those
The EU blue card was granted,
7. He has switched to another job or to
a different type of work than what the EU blue card is connected
to,
8. He has been unemployed for more than three months
in consequence,
9. the foreigner has not fulfilled the obligation
According to § 9, or
10. the alien poses a threat to public policy, public
security or public health.
An EU blue card shall not be withdrawn pursuant to the first paragraph 9 of
the alien demonstrates that the failure to fulfil
notification under section 9 is due to reasons that he
they do not control. Team (2013:606).
section 13 granted a residence permit as a family member
under section 10 may be withdrawn if the
1. the affiliation to the EU blue card is broken or if
his or her EU blue card is revoked, or
2. the family member poses a threat to public policy, public
security or public health. Team (2013:606).
Readmission of an alien who has the EU blue card holder and his or
her family members
section 14 On another EU State has rejected an application for
EU blue card from a foreigner who has, or at the time of
application in the other EU Member State had, an EU blue card issued
of Sweden, and the second EU State has imposed on the alien and
accompanying family members to leave the Member State,
they are taken back to Sweden.
The alien and his or her family members who have
withdrawn may be present in this country for three months from the entry
even if the EU blue card is no longer valid or has
been revoked. Team (2013:606).
Determining authority
section 15 decision pursuant to this chapter are notified of
The Swedish Migration Board. Team (2013:606).
Regulations on salary threshold
paragraph 16 of the Government or the authority, as the Government determines
Announces rules on salary threshold according to article 1 of the first
subparagraph 1. Team (2013:606).
Chapter 7. Revocation of authorization
1 § national visa, residence permit and work permit
may be withdrawn for a foreigner who knowingly have provided
a false declaration or knowingly concealed circumstances,
that was important to get the permit.
Of that code provides for suspension and
withdrawal of a Schengen visa.
If the foreigner has lived in this country for more than four years with
residence permit when the question of withdrawal must be examined by the
authority first decides on the matter, obtain a residence permit
withdrawn as referred to in the first subparagraph only if there are
serious reasons for the law (2011:705).
2 § in addition to what is stated in paragraph 1, national visa,
residence permit and work permit is revoked, if it
There is a particular reason for it.
A residence permit may be revoked in accordance with the first subparagraph
only for foreign nationals who have not yet entered the territory of Sweden.
Law (2011:705).
paragraph 3 of the residence permit may be revoked for an alien traveled
into the country if
1. the foreigner without work permits, doing business as
require such permission,
2. the alien has been granted a work permit in accordance with Chapter 6. section 2 of the
the first subparagraph and the employment ends, unless the alien
within three months, a new employment covered by
the work permit or within the same time applied for
work permits in response to the new employment and application
then be granted, or
3. because of the previous activity, or otherwise can be adopted
that the alien will engage in sabotage, espionage or
clandestine intelligence activities in Sweden or in any other
Nordic country.
A temporary residence permit issued on the basis of
Chapter 5. section 3(1) 1 or 2 b or 3 a of the first
the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 or may be withdrawn if the relationship
ceases.
A residence permit may not be withdrawn under the first
subparagraph 1 or 3 If the foreigner has lived in this country for more
than three years with residence permits when the issue of withdrawal
be reviewed by the authority that first decides on the merits.
Law (2008:884).
4 section in the assessment of whether the permit should be revoked
According to paragraph 1 or 3 of a foreigner who has entered the territory of the country
account shall be taken of the ties which the alien has to
the Swedish society and about the other reasons speak against that
the permit revoked.
When such an assessment shall in particular be taken into account
1. alien's circumstances,
2. If the foreigner has children in Sweden and, if so,
the child's need of contact with the alien, how contact is
been and how it would be affected by the fact that the alien's
a residence permit is revoked,
3. alien's other family conditions, and
4. how long the foreigner has stayed in Sweden.
paragraph 5 of the residence permit may be withdrawn for a foreigner if
the data have been entered in the register referred to in
section 1 of the Act (2000:344) on the Schengen information system with the support
European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006
of 20 december 2006 on the establishment, operation and use
of the second generation Schengen information system (SIS
(II)), if there are sufficient grounds for a recall.
Law (2010:381).
section 6 of the residence permit may be withdrawn for non-
nationals of an EU Member State even in cases other than those referred to in
section 2, where an expulsion decision has
a court in an EU Member State or in Iceland, Norway, Switzerland
or Liechtenstein and the decision is based on the
There is a serious threat to public policy or
internal security and that
1. the foreigner in the issuing State has been convicted of a
offence for which it is prescribed imprisonment for at least one
years, or
2. the alien is reasonably suspected of having committed an
felony or that there are strong reasons to suggest
that the alien intends to commit such a crime.
The first subparagraph shall not apply to a family member of a
nationals of an EU Member State or to a citizen of Iceland,
Norway, Switzerland or Liechtenstein who have exercised their right
to free movement in accordance with the rules in force in
The European Union. With family member "means
— spouse or common-law partner,
-children under the age of 21 who are dependent on the parent for their
supply, and
– parent child-dependent for their livelihood.
A residence permit may not be withdrawn under the first
the paragraph before consulting with the State
decided on the expulsion. Law (2011:1209).
paragraph 7 of a permanent residence permit to be revoked for a
foreigner who no longer resides in Sweden. If the alien
notified to the Swedish Migration Board that he or she wants
the residence permit is still there even though the settlement expires,
However, the residence permit is revoked at the earliest after two years
After the settlement in this country.
Law (2014:777).
7 a § in addition to 1-3, 5 and 6 §§ receives a
temporary residence permit for studies, if
the conditions for granting a residence permit not
longer fulfilled. Law (2006:447).
7 b of the residence permits referred to in Chapter 5. section 15 may, in addition to what
indicated in 1, 3, 5 and 6 §§, be revoked if the conditions for
the residence permit is no longer met.
The residence permit may not be withdrawn before
investigating the leader had the opportunity to be heard.
Law (2007:322).
7 c § residence permit under Chapter 5. paragraph 15 (b) may be withdrawn
only if the conditions for such residence permit not
longer exists. The residence permit may be withdrawn only on the
the application of the police authority.
Residence permit under Chapter 5. 16 a section may not be withdrawn
before the police had the opportunity to be heard.
Law (2015:655).
7 d § residence permit under Chapter 5. 15 c section may be withdrawn
only if the conditions for such residence permit not
longer exists.
Residence permit under Chapter 5. 15 (c) or 16 (b) § shall not
revoked for a child before the social welfare board who applied for
the residence permit has been given the opportunity to comment.
Law (2012:322).
7 e § A temporary residence permit for work for a
an alien who has been granted a work permit in accordance with Chapter 6. section 2 of the
the first subparagraph shall be withdrawn if the
1. the conditions of the permit pursuant to Chapter 6. section 2 of the
the first paragraph for any other reason than to employment has
expired are no longer fulfilled, or
2. the alien is not within four months from the State
first day of validity begun work.
If the alien's employment has ceased since the alien
been informed that an investigation into the recall according to
the first paragraph has been initiated, but before the decision on withdrawal
taken, the provisions regarding withdrawal of paragraph 3 of the first
subparagraph 2. The time will then be four months instead of
3. Law (2014:776).
Deciding authorities
§ 8 withdrawal of residence permits and work permits
decided by the immigration service. Revocation and suspension of the
Schengen visa, in addition to what follows from the visa code
decided by the immigration service. Withdrawal of national
visas are decided by the authority that has granted the visa
or by the Migration Board.
Residence permit or national visa granted
the Government may only be cancelled by
The Government offices. Law (2011:705).
Authorization
§ 9 the Government may provide for the
a residence permit may be withdrawn in cases other than those specified in
This chapter of the aliens who are covered by the agreement
between the European Community and its Member States, of the one
This page, and on the other hand, Switzerland on the free movement of
persons.
The Government may provide for residence permit
may be revoked in cases other than as provided in this chapter for
foreigners who have long-term resident status in another
EU State. Law (2014:198).
Chapter 8. Expulsion and deportation
Chapter content
section 1 of this chapter provides for expulsion and
expulsion.
Provisions relating to deportation because of criminal offences found in the 8 (a).
Provisions concerning deportation on grounds of national security and
because of the occurrence of offences under the Act (2003:148) if
the penalties for terrorist offences are found in the Act (1991:572) on
Special immigration control.
The conditions for expulsion and deportation of other
aliens than EEA nationals and their family members
Law (2014:198).
Rejection
section 2 of the aliens that are not EEA nationals, or
family member of an EEA national may be rejected
1. If he or she does not have a passport that is required for entry
or stay in Sweden,
2. If he or she does not have a visa, residence permit or
other authorisation required for entry, stay or
work in Sweden,
3. If the alien's arrival in Sweden will arrive
that he or she intends to visit other Nordic country but
does not have the authorization required for entry therein;
4. If he or she fails to supply requested on entry
information, deliberately supply incorrect information which is of
importance of the right to enter the territory of Sweden, or knowingly
conceals any evidence relevant to the
right,
5. If he or she does not meet the requirements for admission as
provided for in article 5 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of 15 March 2006 establishing a
Community code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (
Schengen borders code), or
6. If he or she has been rejected or expelled from a
EU State or from Iceland, Norway, Switzerland or Liechtenstein
and conditions are those referred to in Chapter 7. 6 § or
the decision on expulsion has been based on the
the alien has failed to comply with the provisions in force concerning a
Aliens ' entry or stay in the State. Law (2014:198).
paragraph 3 of the aliens that are not EEA nationals, or
family member of an EEA national may be rejected
1. If it can be assumed that he or she will miss
sufficient funds for the stay in Sweden or in any
other Nordic country which he or she intends to visit or for
journey home,
2. If it can be assumed that he or she is during their
Sweden or in another Nordic country will not
living in an honest way or will conduct
activities that require a work permit, but that he or she
have such a condition,
3. If he or she due to previous custodial sentences or
any other special circumstance likely to commit
crime in Sweden or in another Nordic country,
4. If he or she, because of past activities or in
other likely to engage in sabotage, espionage or
clandestine intelligence activities in Sweden or in any other
Nordic country, or
5. If by virtue of the Act (1996:95) on certain
international sanctions have been prescribed that he or she
get rejected.
A foreign national referred to in the first subparagraph may be rejected even in
other cases when it has been requested by the Central
immigration officer in another Nordic country and it can
It is assumed that he or she otherwise goes to the country.
Law (2014:198).
4 § A foreigner may not be rejected pursuant to paragraph 2 or 3 if he
or she had upon arrival in Sweden, or during a period
then have had residence permits have expired,
apply. Law (2014:198).
paragraph 5 of the decision on inadmissibility under paragraph 2 or 3, in the first instance
may not be made later than three months after the
first application for a residence permit has been made after arrival
to Sweden. Law (2014:198).
Expulsion
section 6 of the aliens that are not EEA nationals, or
family member of an EEA national and are not rejected
under paragraph 2 of 1 or 2 may be expelled from Sweden if he or she
staying here but has no passport or permit
is required for residence in the country. Law (2014:198).
Regard to enforcement barriers
7 § When a question about the expulsion referred to in 2, 3
or section 6 of the examined, account shall be taken of whether the foreign national on the basis
the provisions of Chapter 12. cannot be sent to a particular
country or if there are particular obstacles to the
the decision is enforced. Law (2014:198).
The conditions for expulsion and expulsion of EEA nationals
and their family members
Reject when the prescribed documents are missing
section 8 A EEA citizen or a member of his family
EEA nationals may be rejected in connection with the entry, or
in the first three months after entry if he or she
has no passport or visa when it required such a document
for entry or stay in Sweden.
Deportation may not take place on the ground that the alien does not have
that if he or she can prove his identity by other means
than by possession of a passport. Law (2014:198).
Rejection by the unreasonable burden for assistance system
§ 9 A EEA citizen or a member of his family
EEA nationals may be rejected in the first three months
After entering if he or she turns out to be an unreasonable
load for assistance system under social services law
(2001:453).
A foreigner who has right of residence may not be rejected pursuant to
the first paragraph. Law (2014:198).
Expulsion when residence or permission to stay in the
Sweden is missing
section 10 of An EEA citizen or a member of his family
EEA nationals who have been resident in Sweden for more than three months
and who do not have the right of residence, may be expelled if he or she
staying here but do not have the permission required to
get residence. Law (2014:198).
Expulsion and deportation on grounds of public policy and
Security
section 11 of An EEA citizen or a member of his family
EEA nationals may be rejected in connection with the entry, or
in the first three months after entering the account of
public order and security.
An EEA citizen or a member of his family
EEA nationals who are not dismissed in connection with the entry
or during the first three months after entering as
the first subparagraph shall thereafter be expelled on grounds of public
order and security. Law (2014:198).
section 12 of the expulsion according to section 11 may be made only if the
the alien's own behaviour is a real, actual and
sufficiently serious threat affecting one of the fundamental
interests of society. Previous criminal convictions shall not in themselves
constitute grounds for such a decision. It may not be
economic objectives on which it is based.
Law (2014:198).
13 § When a question arises on the expulsion of
an EEA citizen or a member of his family
EEA nationals under section 11, shall take into account the alien's
age, health, family and economic situation
and social and cultural integration in Sweden. Taking into account the
also be given to how long the foreigner has stayed in Sweden
and to the ties to their country of origin. Law (2014:198).
section 14 of An EEA citizen or a member of his family
EEA nationals who have permanent residence may be rejected
or expelled pursuant to section 11 only where there are serious
reasons.
An EEA national who is a child may be rejected or expelled
According to section 11 only if the decision is strictly necessary by
grounds of public security.
An EEA national who has been resident in Sweden during the ten
previous years may be expelled pursuant to section 11 only if
the decision is strictly necessary on grounds of public
Security. Law (2014:198).
Regard to enforcement barriers
section 15, When a question about the expulsion under 8, 9,
10 or section 11 must be examined, account shall be taken of whether the foreign national on
because of the provisions of Chapter 12. cannot be sent to a
particular country or if it otherwise, there are specific obstacles to the
the decision is enforced. Law (2014:198).
Expulsion decision when applying for
a residence permit is denied or rejected, or
a residence permit is revoked
section 16 shall be refused or rejected an application for a residence permit
or revoked such permission and are
the foreigner in Sweden shall simultaneously be communicated decisions on
the expulsion, unless special reasons speaking against
it.
The first subparagraph shall not apply if the application is rejected in accordance with Chapter 5.
paragraph 1 (c). Law (2014:198).
Deciding authorities
section 17 of the Swedish Migration Board to rule on the expulsion of
the foreigner
1. seeking asylum here,
2. have a close family member seeking asylum here, or
3. can be rejected pursuant to paragraph 2 of the 6 or 3 section
paragraph.
In the second case, both the Migration Board that the police authority
examine the issue of inadmissibility.
If the police consider it questionable whether a foreigner should
is rejected, the case will be handed over to the immigration service.
Law (2014:655).
section 18 of the Swedish Migration Board shall examine the question whether expulsion pursuant to 6,
10 or 11. Law (2014:198).
Decision on immediate enforcement
section 19 of the immigration service may decide that the Office's decision on the
inadmissibility under section 17 of the first subparagraph may be enforced even if
It does not have the force of res judicata (the expulsion with immediate
enforcement), it is clear that there is no basis
for asylum and a residence permit nor shall be granted
on any other basis.
In Chapter 12. section 7, there are detailed rules on enforcement
of decisions on the expulsion with immediate execution.
Law (2014:198).
Instructions for enforcement
section 20 of an expulsion decision issued
of the Immigration Agency, an immigration court or
Of appeal shall identify which country the alien
shall be rejected or expelled.
If there are special reasons, getting more than a country specified in the
the decision.
A decision by an authority referred to in the first subparagraph relating to
expulsion shall contain the instructions on
enforcement as the circumstances of the case
can give rise to. Law (2014:198).
20 a of a foreign national who has long-term resident status in
Sweden and enjoying international protection in another Member State
may be expelled only to the State. Law (2014:198).
Time limit for voluntary departure and exclusion orders
section 21 of An expulsion order should contain a
period within which the alien must voluntarily leave the country
(voluntary departure). The deadline shall be determined
to two weeks if the foreign national is rejected, and for four weeks
If the alien is expelled. If there are special reasons, a
longer period shall be determined.
A period for voluntary departure should not, however, be notified of
1. There is a risk that the alien departs,
2. the alien poses a risk to public order and
security,
3. the alien by a rejection decision may be denied entry
the country,
4. He stopped when he or she
illegally crossing an external border and then rejected, or
5. He is rejected by the Swedish Migration Board with immediate
enforcement.
For EEA nationals and their family members to apply in
rather than the first subparagraph 12 Cape. paragraph 15, third paragraph.
Law (2014:198).
section 22 of an expulsion order which contains
a period for voluntary departure should alien be informed of
to an exclusion orders can be granted if he or she does not
left the country last when the deadline expires.
The period for voluntary departure begins to run when the decision
the expulsion has become final or when
the foreigner declared themselves satisfied with the decision. Law (2014:198).
section 23 Is not in a position to announce a time limit
for voluntary departure under section 21, the Police
decisions on expulsion and the Swedish Migration Board's decisions on inadmissibility
or expulsion are United with a re-entry ban, if not
specific reasons related to the alien's personal
conditions speak against such a prohibition notice. A
decision on inadmissibility by which a foreigner may be denied to enter
the country, however, is not accompanied by a re-entry ban.
An expulsion decision relating to an
EEA citizen or a family member of an EEA national
or relating to an alien who has been granted a residence permit
According to Chapter 5. section 15, may be subject to an exclusion orders only
If the decision has been issued on grounds of public policy and
Security. Law (2014:655).
24 § time of exclusion orders under section 23 or 27 shall
determined to not more than five years. Is the alien a serious
threat to public order and security may be a longer
period of time to be determined. Law (2014:198).
Special permit for short visit
section 25 of an alien who has been granted a re-entry ban according to
23 or section 27 or 12 Cape. 14 (a) or section 15 may be given
special permit by the Immigration Agency to make a card
visit here, if the visit comes extremely important
Affairs. If there are special reasons, such
permission is also given at the request of someone other than the
the foreigner. Law (2014:198).
Waiver of exclusion orders
section 26 a decision on exclusion orders under section 23 or 27 or
12 Cape. 14 a or 15 a section that has become final may fully
or partially repealed by the Migration Board, a
immigration court or Appeal if there is
specific reasons for that prohibition no longer to apply.
A foreign national may apply for a waiver of the prohibition referred to
in the first paragraph. Such an application shall be submitted to
The Swedish Migration Board.
The Swedish Migration Board shall not suspend an exclusion orders that
been issued by the courts. If the Immigration Service finds that a
such a re-entry ban should be repealed should not decide in
the case but with own opinion leave this to the
the immigration court to which the Board's decision in respect of
the waiver could have been appealed. Law (2014:198).
Decision by the side of expulsion decisions
27 § when the appeal case or matters of expulsion or
expulsion is decided, will also be decided in the case of
residence permit and work permit. This is true even if
These issues have not been addressed by the alien.
At the trial of an expulsion order may
an immigration court or Appeal may decide
that the alien should be forbidden to return to Sweden for
certain period of time, even if no lower instance has announced such a
ban.
When the Immigration Agency, an immigration court or
Appeal hearing a decision on expulsion or
expulsion, at the same time, such a decision will be announced on
a person who is under 16 years of age and under the alien's
custody. This also applies if no lower courts have tried
This question. In case of an immigration court, and
This appeal does not, however, apply if it
the child has been invoked circumstances referred to in Chapter 4. 1, 2
or 2 a of. Law (2014:198).
8 a Cape. Penalty for violation of
Conditions for the expulsion of other foreigners than
EEA nationals and their family members
section 1 of the aliens that are not EEA nationals, or
family member of an EEA national may be expelled from Sweden
If he or she is convicted of an offence which may lead to
prison. Such a foreigner gets deported also if a court
removing a suspended sentence or probation
the alien has been convicted and sentences to another penalty.
Deportation may, however, be made only if the alien is sentenced to
more severe penalty than a fine and if
1. the offence is of a kind and other circumstances, is
such that it can be assumed that he or she will do
guilty of continued crime in this country, or
2. the offence with regard to the injury, danger or violation
as it has been for individual or public interests
is so serious that he or she should not remain.
Law (2014:198).
§ 2 when a court is considering whether a foreigner should be deported
According to § 1, shall take account of the alien's ties
to the Swedish society. The Court shall take particular account of the
1. alien's circumstances,
2. If the foreigner has children in Sweden and, if so,
the child's need of contact with him or her, how in touch
has been and how it would be affected by the fact that the alien
expelled,
3. alien's other family conditions, and
4. how long the foreigner has stayed in Sweden.
A foreigner who is a refugee and who need a refuge in
Sweden may be deported under section only if he or she has
committed a particularly serious crime and it would bring
serious danger to public order and security to allow
the foreigner to stay here. Expulsion may also be done if
the foreigner in Sweden or abroad has operated
that has meant danger to national security and there is
reason to believe that he or she would continue with
such activity here.
Of the 21 Cape. § 9 and 22. section 5 States that an alien who
have a residence permit of temporary protection or
residence permit in accordance with Chapter 22. 2 or 3 § shall be expelled
under section only if there are circumstances such as
specified in the second subparagraph. Law (2014:198).
section 3 of A foreigner may be expelled under section only when there are
serious reasons, if he or she had been resident in Sweden with
permanent residence permit for at least four years after the prosecution
brought or if he or she has been resident in Sweden
for at least five years.
A foreigner may not be deported under section 1 if the foreigner came
to Sweden before he or she turned 15 years and had
lived here for at least five years if the prosecution was brought.
Law (2014:198).
4 § When a question of deportation under section examined, account
be given to whether the alien because of the provisions of Chapter 12.
cannot be sent to a specific country or if it otherwise
specific barriers to the decision is enforced. Law (2014:198).
The conditions for expulsion of EEA nationals and their
family members
section 5 of An EEA citizen or a member of his family
EEA citizen shall be expelled from Sweden on the conditions
referred to in paragraph 1 are met and it is done for the sake of
public order and security.
It provided for in paragraphs 2 to 4 in the case of deportation under section
also applies when expulsion of an EEA citizen or a
family member of an EEA national under this section.
Even as provided in Chapter 8. 12-14 § § in the case of
expulsion in accordance with Chapter 8. section 11 applies when expulsion according to
This clause.
A citizen of another Nordic country may be expelled according to the
This clause only when there are serious reasons, if he
or she had been resident in Sweden for at least two years when
the prosecution was brought. Law (2014:198).
Competent court
section 6 of the Deportation because of criminal offences is to be decided by the Court
dealing with the criminal case. Law (2014:198).
An expulsion decision by change of penalty under Chapter 34.
the Penal Code
7 § when a court under Chapter 34. the criminal code determines that the
change a penalty that a foreigner has been sentenced to beyond
penalty, the Court may also inform the decisions on
the deportation as the change of penalty raises.
Law (2014:198).
Expulsion of an alien who has long-term
resident in Sweden
7 a of a foreign national who has long-term resident status in
Sweden and enjoying international protection in another Member State
may be expelled only to the State. Law (2014:198).
Exclusion orders
§ 8 General Court orders if expulsion due to infringement
should include prohibition of the alien to return to
Sweden during the certain period of time or indefinitely. In a
decision with a temporary exclusion orders to the alien
be informed of the date the ban expires. In the decision
He shall also be informed of the penalty
violation of the ban can lead to under 20.
Law (2014:198).
Special permit for short visit
§9 an alien who has been granted a re-entry ban according to
section 8 may be given special permission by the Swedish Migration Board to make
a short visit here, if the visit comes extremely important
Affairs. If there are special reasons, such
permission is also given at the request of someone other than the
the foreigner. Law (2014:198).
Residence permits and suspension of the expulsion order
section 10 of the 12 Cape. contains provisions on residence permits for
the General Court has been expelled on grounds of offences and
repealing such an expulsion order. Law (2014:198).
Chapter 9. Control and enforcement action
Control of persons according to the Schengen borders code
section 1 of the police authority is responsible for the control of persons under
the Schengen borders code. Customs Service and the coast guard
duty to assist the police in such a
control. The Migration Board, in agreement with the
Police help for the control. The coast guard
to participate in Police control activity by
exercise control of maritime traffic. Law (2015:91).
section 2 of a police officer, in connection with admission control according to
SBC search a foreigner and
examine his or her baggage, hand luggage, handbags
and the like, to the extent necessary for the
to find out the identity of the alien. Such studies
may also be made to find out the route to a foreigner
Sweden, if it is relevant for the assessment of the right to
entering and staying in this country. A police officer may, in the context
with admission control also examine luggage compartments and other
enclosed spaces in automobiles and other means of transport in order to
prevent a foreigner travelling into Sweden in breach of
the provisions of the Schengen borders code.
When admission control is managed by specially appointed
passkontrollanter, customs officials or officials of
The Coast Guard has the same powers as a police officer has
under the first subparagraph.
A physical examination may not be made more thorough than what
required by the specific purpose of the measure. All the attention
as conditions permit, must be observed. If possible, an
witness present.
A woman must not strip-searched by or in the presence of
other men than doctors or registered nurses. If a
visitation means that a subject that a woman has
with them is examined, however, provided the search may be carried out and
witnessed by a man.
Protocol to transfer a body search. In the Protocol
should state what has been observed in the provided the search.
Law (2015:91).
Carriers ' control obligation
section 3 a carrier shall ensure that a foreigner, who
the carrier carries to Sweden directly from a State
not covered by the Schengen Convention, holding the passports and the
permits required for travel into the country.
The carrier shall, unless it is unnecessary because of the
the result of the checks carried out pursuant to the first subparagraph, even
Verify that the alien has funds for their journey home.
Carriers ' obligation to provide data, etc.
3 a of a carrier, that air transport
passengers to Sweden directly from a State that does not belong to
The European Union, nor have signed an agreement on
cooperation under the Schengen Convention with
the Contracting States, shall, at the request of the police authorities
transfer data on the inbound passengers as soon as
check-in is finished.
The information referred to in the first subparagraph is
1. number and type of travel document used,
2. citizenship,
3. full name,
4. date of birth;
5. the border crossing point of entry,
6. transport code,
7. departure and arrival time of the transportation,
8. the total number of passengers in transit, and
9. the initial point of embarkation.
Law (2014:655).
3 b of the tasks under paragraph 3 (a) shall be collected by the carrier
and then electronically transferred to the police authority.
If it is not possible to transfer data electronically
should they be transferred to other suitable means. Law (2014:655).
3 c § provisions on the processing of the data
been transferred to the police according to section 3 (b) of the Act are
(2006:444) on passenger name records. Law (2014:655).
paragraph 3 (d) A transporter who has transferred information pursuant to paragraph 3 (a)
shall, within 24 hours after the means of transport has arrived
to the border crossing point delete the collected and transferred
the data. Law (2006:447).
3 e § A carrier who collects data that are intended to
transferred in accordance with paragraph 3 (a) shall inform the passengers in accordance with
the provisions of §§ 23-26 the personal data Act (1998:204).
Law (2006:447).
3 (f) § the Government may provide for that other
authority than the police authorities may request information by
the carrier. Law (2014:655).
Disposal of that
section 4 If a foreigner applying for a residence permit if he or
She comes to Sweden or thereafter, the Swedish Migration Board
or the police take care of his or her passport or
other identity documents in the expectation that the alien may
permits to stay in this country or leave it.
Law (2014:716).
§ 5 When an expulsion order shall
executed, the Executive authority shall take care of
the alien's passport or other identity documents to its
the decision can be enforced.
Disposal of tickets
section 6 of The Aliens ' ticket for the trip from Sweden may be
care of the Migration Board or the Police Department in the expectation that
the alien is authorized to reside in this country or leaving
This applies if the
1. He has no passport, Visa, residence permit or
work permit when required for entry or stay in
Sweden, or
2. he likely to apply for
residence permit.
The ticket may be disposed of only on
-It seems likely that the alien will not get
permission to reside here, and
-There is reason to assume that the alien would otherwise make themselves
by using the ticket and cannot pay the cost of their
journey from Sweden. Law (2014:655).
section 7 of the immigration service or police authority may redeem a
ticket taken care of according to section 6, if it would otherwise
lose its value. If the ticket is redeemed, rather than the
money then paid out are taken care of. Law (2014:655).
Photography and fingerprints
section 8 of the immigration service or the police may shoot a
alien and, if the foreign national aged under 14 years, take his or
her fingerprints on
1. he cannot prove his identity when he or she
come to Sweden,
2. the alien applying for a residence permit as a refugee
According to Chapter 4. § 1 or other protection status under 4
Cape. 2 or 2 a of, or
3. There is a basis for deciding on custody. Law (2014:655).
8 a of A foreigner who applies for a residence permit is
required to allow the immigration service, a foreign mission or
The Cabinet Office shoot him or her and take his
or her fingerprints. The same obligation applies if proof
If the residence permit (residence permit card) to be issued
According to Council Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002 of 13 June 2002
laying down a uniform format for residence permits for
in a third State for any other reason than that an alien seeking
about residence permits.
The obligation to have an authority to fingerprint terms
not if the foreign national is under six years of age or if it is physically
impossible for the alien to leave fingerprints.
A photograph and two fingerprints to be stored in a
storage medium in the residence permit card. Fingerprints as
not saved in such a medium, and the biometric data
taken from the fingerprints and out of the photograph shall be immediately
be destroyed when the residence permit card are disclosed, or
the case for a residence permit has been decided without
the alien has been granted a residence permit. Law (2011:709).
8 b of a check referred to in paragraph 1 or 9 is the holding
a residence permit card shall be obliged to let a police officer, a
specially appointed passkontrollant, or an official of
The customs service, the coast guard or immigration agency photograph
him or her and take his or her fingerprints, for
control of that photograph and finger print matches the
photograph and the fingerprints that are saved in the
residence permit card.
If a check referred to in the first subparagraph have been completed, the
photograph and the fingerprints taken for control
immediately destroyed. The same applies to the biometric data
developed in the context of the control. Law (2011:709).
8 c § whoever has a Schengen visa is at check-in or
exit checks in accordance with article 7(3) of the
Schengen borders code required to let a police officer, a special
appointed passkontrollant, or an officer of customs and Excise,
The coastguard or immigration service to his or her
fingerprints for verification of identity and of the
authenticity in accordance with article 18 of European Parliament and
Council Regulation (EC) no 767/2008 of 9 July 2008 concerning
the visa information system (VIS) and the exchange between
the Member States of information on visas
stay (VIS Regulation), in the original wording.
The obligation to provide fingerprints as referred to in the first subparagraph
is also valid for an alien who, upon such check or
border control is not able to prove their identity and which may
checked for identification purposes in accordance with article 20
in the VIS regulation.
When a control within the meaning of the first or second paragraph has
implemented, the fingerprints taken for control
immediately destroyed. This also applies to the biometric data
developed in the context of the control. Law (2015:91).
Control during their stay in Sweden
§ 9 A foreigner residing in Sweden are obliged to
the request of a police officer to submit passports or other documents
that shows that he or she has the right to reside in the
Sweden. The alien must also convened by
The Migration Board or the Police Department to come to the Office
or authority and submit information about their stay here in the
the country. If the foreign national does not do so, he may be downloaded
by Police. If because of a
Aliens ' personal circumstances or by any other
reason to assume that the alien would not follow
the notice, he or she is downloaded without prior
notice of meeting.
The Coast Guard will be involved in Police
the control operations referred to in the first subparagraph by control of
and in connection with maritime traffic. If the control is exercised by
The coast guard, passports or other documents to be submitted
to the officer at the coast guard.
Control within the meaning of the first and second paragraphs may be taken only
If there is reasonable cause to believe that the alien
does not have the right to reside here in the country or on the
otherwise, there is particular reason to control.
Law (2014:655).
section 10 If a foreigner refuses to comply with a decision
The Immigration Agency has taken with the support of 4, 5, 6, 8 or section 9,
the work may request the assistance of the police to enforce the
the decision. Law (2014:655).
Obligation to remain for investigation
section 11 of A foreigner is obliged to remain for the investigation of
connection with the border control according to the
The Schengen borders code or in connection with the notice of meeting or download
According to section 9, no longer than necessary and in no
case longer than six hours. This does not apply if a decision
has been notified of detention under 10 Cape. 1 or 2 §.
A police officer may detain a foreigner who refuses to stop
left behind for investigation. Law (2015:91).
10 Cape. Custody and control in respect of aliens
Custody
(1) a foreign national who has reached the age of 18 may be detained if
1. the foreigner's identity is unclear upon arrival in Sweden
or when he or she then applies for
residence permit and he or she cannot do is likely
to the identity he or she say is real, and
2. the alien's right to enter or stay in Sweden
cannot be assessed yet.
A foreigner who has reached the age of 18 may also be detained if
1. it is necessary for an investigation if the alien's
the right to stay in Sweden to be carried out,
2. it is likely that the alien will be rejected or
expelled in accordance with Chapter 8. 2, 3, 6, 8, 9 or section 10 or section 11
first subparagraph, or
3. it is a matter of preparing or carrying out
the enforcement of an expulsion order.
Detention of a foreign national referred to in the second subparagraph 2 or
3 may be notified only if it otherwise there is a risk that
the foreigner is engaged in criminal activity in Sweden, deviates,
absconds, or otherwise obstructing
enforcement. Law (2014:198).
section 2 of a child may be detained, if
1. it is likely that the child will be rejected with
instant execution or in case of preparing
or carry out the execution of a decision on expulsion
with instant execution,
2. the risk is obvious that the child otherwise absconds and
thereby jeopardizing an enforcement which should not be delayed,
and
3. it is not enough that the child is placed under the supervision
in accordance with the provisions of section 7.
A child may also be detained, if
1. it is a matter of preparing or carrying out
execution of a decision on expulsion in cases other than
in accordance with the first paragraph or a deportation order under 8
Cape. 6 or section 10 or 8 a Cape. 1 or section 5, and
2. on an earlier attempt to enforce the decision not
proved sufficiently that the child is placed under the supervision
in accordance with the provisions of the second subparagraph of paragraph 7. Law (2014:198).
section 3 of a child shall not be separated from their parents/guardians
by the child or the custodian is taken into custody. One child
who have no guardians in Sweden may be detained
only if there are serious reasons.
4 § A foreigner may not be detained for investigation of
support of 1 section 1 longer than 48 hours.
A foreigner may not be detained for enforcement with
support of 1 section 3 longer than two months, if the
is no serious reasons for a longer period of time. Even if there are
such special circumstances apply, the alien will not be held in detention
more than three months or, if it is likely that
the execution will take longer due to lack of
cooperation from the foreigner, or it takes time to acquire
necessary documents, longer than twelve months.
The time limits of three to 12 months does not apply if
the alien by court expelled because of crime.
In cases other than those referred to in the first and second subparagraphs, the
an alien who has turned 18 years of age cannot be detained longer
than two weeks, unless there are serious reasons for a longer
time. Law (2012:129).
§ 5, a child may not be detained longer than 72 hours
or, if there are serious reasons, an additional 72 hours.
Supervision
section 6 of the aliens who are 18 years of age may, in the
conditions set out in paragraph 1, rather than be detained
be placed under supervision.
section 7 of The child may, under the conditions set out in section 2 of the
the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 and 2, be placed under supervision.
A child may also be placed under supervision when decisions have
been notified of inadmissibility in cases other than those referred to in paragraph 2 of the first
subparagraph, or when the decision on deportation under 8
Cape. 6 or section 10 or 8 a Cape. 1 or section 5. Law (2014:198).
§ 8 the supervision means that the alien is obliged, upon some
the times report to the Police or in
The Swedish Migration Board. In a decision on supervision shall identify on
where the obligation is to be performed. The foreigner
may also be required to surrender his passport or other
identity document. Law (2014:655).
Re-examination of the custody and supervision
§ 9 detention pursuant to paragraph 4 of the second or third subparagraph
shall be re-examined within two weeks from the date on which it started
enforced. In cases where there is a decision on expulsion or
expulsion, detention reviewed again in two
months from the date on which it began to be enforced.
A decision on supervision shall be re-examined within six months from the
the decision.
If the foreigner is detained in custody or still to be
under supervision, to review continuously occur within the same
times.
Detention or supervision shall immediately be revoked, if
There is no longer any reason for the decision. Law (2012:129).
paragraph 10 of the decision on custody or supervision not reviewed again
within the prescribed period expires.
section 11 Each re-examination of the detention shall be preceded by the
an oral hearing. This includes a review of
a decision on supervision, if it is not given
nature of inquiry or other circumstances appear
obvious that an oral hearing is irrelevant.
Provisions for the oral treatment of a
authority, see Chapter 13. 1-8 sections. In the case of oral
hearing in court, there are provisions in Chapter 16.
Team (2013:648).
Deciding authorities
paragraph 12 of decision on custody or supervision shall be taken by the authority
or a court-appointed receiver.
If a foreign national who has been in detention or under
supervision will be rejected or expelled, the authority or
Court decision to examine whether the alien is still
shall be kept in custody or under supervision.
paragraph 13 of the police authority's supervisory authority
1. from the moment a foreigner asks to enter the country
and until a case is to be heard by
Immigration Service received by the agency or the alien has
left the country, and
2. from the authority receives a decision on inadmissibility
or expulsion for enforcement and until
enforcement has occurred, even if the matter is subject to
review under Chapter 12. paragraphs 18 to 20, but not during the time when
the decision must not be executed because of a decision
inhibition or re-examination.
Security Police may be supervisory authority according to
the first subparagraph of paragraph 2. Law (2014:655).
section 14 of the Immigration Agency's supervisory authority
1. from the work is receiving a case that fact shall
try and its really taking decisions or the alien has
left the country or the police authority has received case
or, if the Migration Board's decision be appealed until
the matter received by immigration court, and
2. from the work is receiving a decision on expulsion or
expulsion for enforcement and until the decision has
effected or the case will be handed over to the police. In
decisions that apply immediately, even if the decision
subject to appeal, the Migration Board supervisory authority to its
the Court decision on the inhibition. Law (2014:655).
15 repealed by law (2013:648).
section 16 of The immigration court or Appeal is in
cases, where the decision on the inhibition can be communicated with the aid of
12 Cape. section 11, supervisory authority from the
announces decision on inhibition. Team (2013:648).
section 17 of the police authority must, even if it is not supervisory
authority, decide to take an alien in detention or
asking him or her under observation, if there is no time
to await the supervisory authority's decision. Such a
decision shall be notified forthwith to the authority
handling the case, and that authority shall then
immediately examine whether detention or supervision should
continue to apply.
A police officer in some instances may dispose of a foreigner in
pending the Police detention follows from
section 11 of the law on police (1984:387).
On the control of aliens is carried out with the participation of
The customs service, Coast Guard, or with the help of a specially
appointed passkontrollant, the customs officer,
the officer at the coast guard or one
the same right to take possession of the alien that a police officer has
in accordance with the second subparagraph. The disposal shall, as promptly as
possible be notified to a police officer for determination of whether the action
should be composed. Law (2014:655).
General information about the enforcement of decisions on custody
section 18 of the immigration service is responsible for the detention
are enforced.
§ 19 at the request of the authority or the Court
taken a decision on detention, the police leave the
help needed to enforce the decision.
If the immigration service requests it, the Police also
provide the necessary assistance to displace a foreigner
in detention. Law (2014:655).
section 20 of the immigration service may determine that a foreign national who is being held in
detention shall be placed in correctional, detention or
police custody, if
1. the foreigner has been expelled by court because of
crime,
2. He kept separately under Chapter 11. section 7 and the
security reasons cannot stay in a special room that
referred to in Chapter 11. paragraph 2 of the first subparagraph, or
3. There are serious reasons.
An alien placed in correctional, detention or
Police arrest pursuant to the first paragraph 2 or 3 shall be
separated from the other inmates.
Children in detention should not be placed in
correctional institution, detention or police custody. Law (2012:129).
11 kap. How an alien in detention must be treated
(1) an alien in detention must be treated humanely and
his or her dignity is to be respected. The foreigner shall
be informed about the rights and obligations he or she has
that detention being taken as well as on the rules applicable in the
förvarslokalerna.
Activities relating to detention shall be designed in such a way
minimal intrusion into the privacy and
rights. Law (2012:129).
section 2 of the foreign nationals detained under this Act shall, in
other cases than those referred to in Chapter 10. section 20, staying in facilities
has been arranged specifically for that purpose. The Swedish Migration Board has
responsibility for such premises.
The Swedish Migration Board has responsibility for the treatment and supervision of
an alien in detention.
For the treatment of an alien as referred to in Chapter 10. 20 §
placed in correctional, detention or police custody
terms of detention Act (2010:611) mutatis mutandis. The foreigner
shall, in addition to the provisions of that law, be given the opportunity to have
contact with people outside the institution, and also in other
granted the credits and benefits that can be provided for with regard
to order and security within the establishment.
Law (2012:129).
section 3 of A foreigner detained shall be given the opportunity to
activities, entertainment, physical exercise and stay outside.
A child who is held in custody shall be given the opportunity to play and
activities that are appropriate for the age of the child.
A family who is held in custody shall be offered a private property.
Law (2012:129).
section 4 of the foreign nationals in detention shall be given the opportunity to take
visitors and otherwise have contact with persons outside the
the venue but about the visit or contact in a particular case
would complicate the activities related to the repository.
If it is necessary in the interest of safety, may visit
monitored. A visit by a public counsel or a solicitor
shall be monitored only if the processor or the lawyer himself requests
it.
§ 5 an alien held in custody shall have access to
health care to the same extent as the applicant for
residence permit pursuant to Chapter 4. 1, 2, or 2 a § although
the foreigner has not applied for such a permit.
If an alien in detention need hospital treatment during
detention period, he or she shall be given the opportunity to such care.
Operations Manager for the hospital unit where a foreigner cared for
to ensure that the Migration Board or the head of the
premises where the foreigner to reside shall be informed immediately in, if
the alien wishes to leave or have already left the hospital.
Law (2009:1542).
section 6, an alien in detention may be prevented from leaving
the facility where he or she resides, and otherwise be subject to the
restriction of movement required for the purpose of
to the foreigner taken into custody must be met or that are
necessary for order and security in the premises.
The Aliens ' freedom of movement may also be restricted if he or
she poses a serious danger to himself or others.
section 7 of the aliens in detention and has over 18 years of age may
be kept separate from other taken into custody if it is
necessary for order and security in the premises or if he
or she poses a serious danger to himself or others.
The decision to hold a secluded taken by the Migration Board.
This decision shall be reviewed as often as there is a reason for it,
However, at least every three days.
A foreigner who is kept separate because he or she is
a danger for himself to be examined by a doctor as soon as
possible.
section 8, an alien in detention shall not without the permission
possession of alcoholic beverages or other intoxicants or
anything else that may harm someone or be
the order within the premises.
section 9 If there is reasonable suspicion that a foreign national who is being held in
detention carry out something which the alien may not hold as
section 8 or under the narkotikastrafflagen (1968:64),
the alien strip-searched for control of this.
At the strip search case as provided for in Chapter 9. section 2 of the
the third and fourth paragraphs.
section 10 A foreigner in detention may not receive a
shipment without it first has been studied, if there are
reasonable suspicion that it contains things that may not be held
According to section 8 or under the narkotikastrafflagen (1968:64).
If a foreigner does not admit that the item opens in his
or her presence, the consignment is taken care of
the alien's behalf, but it must not be opened.
An investigation shall not refer to the written content of the letter
or other documents. Shipments from public servants,
lawyers, the United Nations High Commissioner for refugees or
the international body that has jurisdiction to hear complaints
from the individual may never be investigated.
section 11 of the properties which cannot be held under section 8 or under
narkotikastrafflagen (1968:64) is found in a room in which a
foreigner in detention or of an alien who is held in
custody, property is taken care of.
It can be assumed that an alien by holding or receive
such property is guilty of an offence, or if it is not
There is no known owner of the property, it shall promptly
handed over to the police.
Otherwise, the property is taken care of for the alien's
Bill. Law (2014:655).
section 12 of the property has been disposed of under section 10, second paragraph
or the third paragraph of section 11 shall be returned to the alien when
the decision to keep the alien in custody have ceased to
apply.
section 13 an alien held in custody has the right to have such
daily allowances and special allowances referred to in 17 and
18 § § the Act (1994:137) on the reception of asylum seekers, and others.
12 Cape. Enforcement of decisions on the expulsion and deportation
Obstacles to the enforcement of expulsion and deportation
section 1 of the Expulsion and deportation of an alien may never
be effected to a country where there are reasonable grounds for
assume that
-the alien would be in danger of being punished with death
or to be subjected to corporal punishment, torture or other
inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment,
or
-the foreigner is not protected in that country to be broadcast
In addition to a country in which the alien would be in such danger.
section 2 of the Expulsion and deportation of an alien may not
be effected to a country
-If the alien risks being subjected to persecution in the
country, or
-If the alien is not protected in that country to be broadcast
In addition to a country where the alien is at risk for
persecution.
A foreigner may, however, be sent to such a country, unless it
is possible to execute the expulsion to
any other country and the foreigner, a particularly serious
crime has shown that it would be fraught with serious danger
for public order and security to allow the alien to stay in
Sweden. However, this does not apply if the persecution that threaten the
the other country means danger to the alien's life or otherwise
is of particularly difficult art.
Similarly, an alien sent to such a country, if
the foreigner has engaged in activities which endangered the for
national security and there is reason to believe that
the alien would continue operations in this country and it
It is not possible to send the foreigner to another country.
paragraph 3 of the decision on the expulsion of a foreigner
referred to in Chapter 4. section 2 of the first paragraph, in the case of armed
conflict, or 2 a of the first subparagraph may not be enforced to
the alien's home country or to a country where he or she
is likely to be forwarded to the home country, if there is
serious reasons against the law (2009:1542).
3 a of a decision on the expulsion of a
unaccompanied minors may not be enforced unless the
Executive authority is satisfied that the child
will be received by a member of the family, a nominated guardian
or a receiving device well suited to care for children.
Law (2012:129).
Where expulsion may be enforced
paragraph 4 of the decision on the expulsion announced by
The Swedish Migration Board, an immigration court or
Appeal shall be executed by the alien
dispatched to the country or, if several countries entered, one of
the countries mentioned in the decision.
A decision on the expulsion announced by Police
and the General Court orders if expulsion due to infringement
to be enforced by the foreigner is sent to their home country
or, if possible, to the country from which the alien came
to Sweden. If execution cannot be carried out to
one of these countries, a foreigner, rather than be sent to the
a country in which the alien has a connection to. For a
foreign national who has long-term resident status in Sweden
and as have international protection in another Member State may
enforcement be made only to the State, as evidenced by the 8 (a)
Cape. 7 a §.
A foreign national who is inadmissible or expelled may always be sent
to a country in which the alien demonstrates that the reception can take place
i. Law (2014:655).
paragraph 5 of the aliens who have come to Sweden with a ship
or an aircraft and rejected because he or
She has no passport or permit needed to enter
in the country or agents for their journey home, may be brought back to the
vessel or aircraft or on board the other
such with the same owners or users (carrier). If the
is necessary that guards should also follow with
given space on the vessel or aircraft.
Refuses the master of the vessel or aircraft is to take
against the alien or guard,
The police authorities shall submit to the master liquidated damages.
The first subparagraph shall not apply if the vessel or aircraft
come to Sweden from a Schengen State, or shall
retire to a country to which the alien must not be sent as 1,
2 or 3 sections. Law (2014:655).
Enforcement of decisions that do not become final
section 6 of the Police decision on inadmissibility may be executed
even if it is challenged. The same is true for
The Migration Board's decision pursuant to Chapter 8. paragraph 17, second paragraph.
Law (2014:655).
section 7 of the Swedish Migration Board's decisions on inadmissibility pursuant to Chapter 8. section 17
the first paragraph or expulsion may be enforced even if
the decision has become final, if
1. the foreigner has declared itself satisfied with the decision
(nöjdförklaring), or
2. The Swedish Migration Board in accordance with Chapter 8. 19 § has decided to
the Administration's decision on expulsion may be enforced even though it
do not become final. Law (2014:198).
§ 8 General Court orders if expulsion due to infringement
may be executed, if the foreign national has issued nöjdförklaring and
Prosecutor admits that the decision may be executed. Law (2009:1542).
Expulsion and deportation of aliens who applied for
residence permit as a refugee or other protection status
8 a of If a foreigner applying for residence permits
refugee pursuant to Chapter 4. § 1 or other protection status
According to Chapter 4. 2 or 2 a §, a decision on inadmissibility
or deportation cannot be enforced before the application has been examined
and then rejected by a decision which has become final
or before a decision to refuse the application under Chapter 5. 1 b of
has become final.
The first subparagraph shall not apply if the Migration Board has decided
If immediate execution in accordance with Chapter 8. 19 § or
the alien has been expelled because of crime. In this case,
the decision on the expulsion enforced whenever the application
If the residence permit has been examined in an instance and then
refused.
The first subparagraph shall not prevent the alien forwarded,
extradited or transferred to another State or
International Court or tribunal to be tried or
serving a custodial sentence. Law (2014:198).
Expulsion and deportation of the foreigner sentenced to prison
accommodation
§ 9 a decision to expel a foreigner must not
executed until the alien has served a prison sentence
that he or she has been sentenced to or execution of
the prison sentence has been moved over to another country.
Have public prosecution brought against the alien, a decision
the expulsion will not be enforced until after the prosecution has
tried terminal or the indictment has been discontinued.
To discontinue enforcement (inhibition)
section 10 Has a foreigner appealed a decision that rejected
with immediate execution in accordance with Chapter 8. section 19, shall
The Migration Board consider whether enforcement of the decision until
Furthermore, it should be discontinued (inhibition).
In other cases the Immigration Agency to reconsider a
rejection decisions should really examine the question of inhibition.
Law (2014:198).
section 11 When an immigration court or Appeal
try an issue of residence permits for those in the public
the courts have been expelled due to crime or repealing
such an expulsion order, the Court may decide on
inhibition of the expulsion order. Team (2013:648).
section 12 If an international agency, which has jurisdiction to review
complaints from individuals, sending a request to Sweden to
the enforcement of an expulsion order
shall be suspended, unless special circumstances apply, the inhibition is granted, the
reasons against this.
12 a of If an alien has applied for temporary
residence permit under Chapter 5. 15 a of the first subparagraph, or
section 15 d, the Immigration Service decide whether inhibition of a
decision to expel the alien.
Team (2013:646).
12 (b) § If an investigating leader has applied for
temporary residence permit pursuant to Chapter 5. section 15, the
The Swedish Migration Board shall decide on the inhibition of a
expel the foreigner to whom the application relates.
Team (2013:646).
section 13 if there are special reasons in the other cases,
Immigration Service decide if inhibition.
There are also provisions on the suspension of 16 a and sections 18 to 20.
Team (2013:648).
13 a section Of a EEA citizen or his or her
family member after entering in Sweden has appealed
Police decisions on deportation or immigration
decisions on the expulsion, and in connection with
the appeal claims inhibition of the decision, it must not
executed before the question of inhibition has been tried.
Law (2014:655).
Prohibition of enforcement when temporary
residence permit has been issued
section 13 (b) Of the Immigration Agency has granted a temporary
residence permit under Chapter 5. 15 or 15 (d) section a
decisions on the expulsion of the alien does not
be enforced as long as the permit is valid.
Team (2013:646).
Executive authority
section 14 of the expulsion order to be enforced by
The Swedish Migration Board, unless otherwise provided in the second, third
or the fourth paragraph.
The security police to enforce the decision on refusal or
expulsion in safety matters. The Migration Board or the
Court decides the case may, however, in the decision on rejection
or expulsion order that another authority should ensure
enforcement.
The police authorities shall enforce
1. the Authority's decision on inadmissibility,
2. a general court orders if expulsion due to
crime.
The Swedish Migration Board may leave over a rejection or
deportation case for enforcement to the police authorities, if
the one who should be rejected or expelled absconds and not
can be reached without the involvement of the Agency, or it may
It is assumed that the force will be needed in order to execute the
the decision. Law (2014:655).
To set aside a decision on the period of voluntary departure
14 a of the authority under section 14 is liable for
the enforcement of an expulsion order may
set aside a decision on the period of voluntary departure, if it
during the period, there is a risk that the alien departs
or the alien poses a risk to public order and
Security.
A decision to revoke a decision on voluntary
departure must be reconciled with a re-entry ban, unless special
reasons related to the alien's personal circumstances speaks
against such a prohibition notice. Exclusion order shall
determined to not more than five years. Is the alien a serious
threat to public order and security may be a longer
period of time to be determined.
A decision to revoke a decision on voluntary
departure effective immediately. Law (2012:129).
To extend a period for voluntary departure
14 (b) § If for special reasons, there is a need for a longer
period of voluntary departure, immigration service or
The police deadline. Law (2012:129).
When an expulsion order shall be enforced
section 15 Decision on the expulsion, which do not contain
no period for voluntary departure should be implemented as soon as
possible.
Contain a decision on the expulsion a deadline
for voluntary departure to the alien to leave the country later when
the deadline expires. If the alien has not left the country when
the deadline has expired, or if the decision on the deadline for
voluntary departure previously suspended under section 14 (a), shall
the decision on the expulsion enforced as soon as
possible thereafter.
Enforcement of decisions on the expulsion of a
EEA citizen or his or her family member who has
entered in Sweden may be made no earlier than four weeks from the date
The EEA citizen or family member received the decision, if
There are no serious reasons to enforce the decision.
Law (2012:129).
15 a § has a foreigner not left the country when a time limit for
voluntary departure expires, the authority that issued the
the deadline for a re-entry ban. Exclusion order shall
be determined for one year.
Exclusion orders referred to in the first subparagraph may not, however, be notified of
the decision on the expulsion may not be executed on the
because of a decision on an application for interim relief,
residence permit or an application for a new trial or if
specific reasons speak against such a prohibition notice.
Law (2012:129).
Suspension of the decision on expulsion and deportation in certain cases
section 16 Of the Immigration Office after reconsideration grants a
alien a residence permit, may work
at the same time, set aside a decision of inadmissibility
or expulsion.
If the immigration service grants a time-limited
residence permit without having to reverse the decision on inadmissibility
or expulsion, the decision on the expulsion
not be enforced while the permit is valid. The same applies
If an immigration court or Appeal in a
appealed the case, grant a temporary
residence permit without having to reverse the decision on inadmissibility
or expulsion.
In Chapter 5. section 20 provides that the immigration service may not grant
residence permit for any person who has been expelled by court
because of crime. Law (2009:1542).
16 a of an alien who has been expelled by court on
because of crime, of the migration agency requesting a waiver
by expulsion after the decision becomes final
force. In such a case, the Migration Board shall decide on
inhibition of the expulsion order.
If the application is made during the alien's stay in Sweden,
Immigration Service decide to take up the application for examination
only if the alien invoking such circumstances can
is assumed to be an enduring such a barrier to enforcement
referred to in paragraph 1, 2 or 3 and those circumstances do not
been relied upon by the alien before, or the alien
shows valid excuse not to have relied on the facts
earlier.
Are the conditions for the examination of such applications as
referred to in the second subparagraph are not fulfilled, the Swedish Migration Board
decide not to grant review.
The Swedish Migration Board shall not suspend a general court order
If the expulsion because of crime. If the Immigration Service finds
that an application should be granted under section 16 d, shall not
decide on the matter without having an own opinion leave over this
to the Migration Court to which the Board's decision in
the question could be appealed. Team (2013:648).
16 (b) of the question whether the General Court has been expelled on
because of crime, an immigration court or
Of appeal, after immigration
position in the matter, granting residence permits and
work permit if it
1. There are obstacles, under paragraph 1, 2 or 3 to
the expulsion order is enforced,
2. There is reason to assume that the intended country of destination
will not be willing to accept the alien,
3. are medical obstacles, or
4. otherwise, there are serious reasons.
The assessment referred to in the first subparagraph 4, the following particular
be taken into account:
-nature and extent of crime,
– the time that has elapsed since the expulsion order
It was announced,
-alien's good character and potential for continued
crime, and
– the alien's State of health and living conditions in
otherwise.
If the Migration Court of appeal or finds
that the alien is a refugee according to Chapter 4. § 1 or other
subsidiary protection status pursuant to Chapter 4. 2 or 2 a § also applies to the
as indicated in Chapter 5. § 1. If an international body, which has
jurisdiction to hear complaints from individuals, found that a
General Court orders if expulsion because of crime in a
particular case violates a Swedish Convention obligations
also applies as set out in Chapter 5. 4 section. Team (2013:648).
16 c § A residence permit granted under section 16 (b),
be limited in time. The expulsion order cannot be enforced
While a temporary permit.
If an expulsion order is revoked under section 16 d
the foreigner is granted a permanent residence permit. This
However, if the foreign national applies only after the
the expulsion order became final has been granted
temporary residence permits for a total of at least five
year. Team (2013:648).
paragraph 16 (d) in the case of the one who has been expelled by court on
because of crime, an immigration court or
Of appeal, after immigration
position in the matter, to suspend the expulsion order entirely
or in part, on such conditions as specified in paragraph 16 (b)
the first and second subparagraphs are satisfied. Team (2013:648).
Measures in case of refusal of enforcement
section 17 Of an authority other than the Swedish Migration Board shall enforce
a decision on the expulsion and that authority
finds that it cannot enforce the decision or to the
needs additional information, it shall notify the
The Swedish Migration Board. The same applies if the alien in
the Agency cites that there are such barriers as referred to in
1, 2 or 3 of the enforcement or otherwise
going forward there may be obstacles.
The Swedish Migration Board shall in such case give instructions on
enforcement or take other measures.
If a general court orders if expulsion due to infringement
of a EEA citizen or a citizen's family member
to be enforced more than two years after the decision
It was announced, the police authorities before the decision is enforced
investigate if the circumstances which were the basis for the decision
has been changed. If the investigation concludes that the
circumstances have changed in such a way that
the expulsion order should no longer be valid, should the matter be left
over to the immigration service as its own opinion shall
hand over the matter for review under section 16 d of the
the immigration court to which the Board's decision in respect of
suspension of the expulsion order could be appealed.
In such cases, the expulsion order may not be executed before
the Migration Court has ruled on the matter. Law (2014:655).
section 18 where, in a case concerning the enforcement of a decision on
the expulsion as a legally valid will develop new
circumstances under which
1. There is a barrier to enforcement under 1, 2, or
section 3,
2. There is reason to assume that the intended
the host country will not be willing to accept
the alien, or
3. There are medical obstacles or other special
reason that the decision should not be enforced,
The Swedish Migration Board, if the barrier is formed, granting permanent
residence permit.
There is only a temporary obstacle to enforcement,
the work may grant a temporary residence permit.
Children may be granted permanent or temporary
residence permit as referred to in the first subparagraph 3 even if they
circumstances that will not have the same seriousness and
weight required for the permit shall be granted to adults
persons.
The assessment referred to in the first subparagraph 3 of if there is any
other special reason that a judgment should not be enforced
should the consequences for a child to be separated from their
parent special consideration shall be given, if it is clear that
residence permit due to the strong connection in accordance with Chapter 5.
section 3(1) 1 – 4 or Chapter 5. paragraph 3 (a) 1-4
or the second paragraph would have been granted if the assessment made
prior to entry into Sweden.
The Swedish Migration Board may also decide whether the inhibition.
Law (2014:778).
Article 19 If the alien in a case concerning the enforcement of a
expulsion order which becomes final
invoking new facts
1. which can be assumed to be an enduring such obstacles
enforcement referred to in paragraph 1, 2 or 3, and
2. these circumstances could not be relied upon by the alien
in the past, or the alien shows valid excuse for not
have invoked the circumstances previously,
the Swedish Migration Board shall, if the decision on a residence permit cannot be
notified in accordance with section 18, the issue of residence permits to
new trial.
Are the conditions referred to in the first subparagraph are not fulfilled, the
The Swedish Migration Board may decide not to grant a new trial.
The decision on the expulsion may not be enforced
before the Swedish Migration Board has decided the question of whether new trial should
or, if a new trial is granted, before the issue of the
residence was settled by a decision
become final.
The first subparagraph shall not apply if the alien
an applicant for a residence permit as a refugee pursuant to Chapter 4. 1 §
or that other subsidiary protection status pursuant to Chapter 4. 2 or 2 a of the
and such an application not previously under the alien's stay
in Sweden has been tried by a final decision. In a
such a case, the Migration Board examine the application and decide on the
inhibition in the enforcement matter. Law (2009:1542).
19 a of If an alien who has been expelled by court on
violation of CITES such circumstances set out in section 19 of
the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 and these circumstances have not been able to
invoked by the alien before, or the alien Shows
valid excuse not to have relied on the facts
earlier, the Swedish Migration Board to address the issue of
residence permit for examination.
Are the conditions referred to in the first subparagraph are not fulfilled,
to the Swedish Migration Board may decide not to grant review.
The expulsion order may not be executed before
The Swedish Migration Board has issued a decision on redress shall be made
or, if the trial is granted, before the issue of the
residence permit have been tried in an instance and application
thus refused.
The first subparagraph shall not apply if the alien
an applicant for a residence permit as a refugee pursuant to Chapter 4. 1 §
or that other subsidiary protection status pursuant to Chapter 4. 2 or 2 a of the
and such an application not previously under the alien's
stay in Sweden has been tried by a final
decision. In such a case, the Migration Board test
the application. Team (2013:648).
20 § if in a case involving a public court decision
If the expulsion on grounds of crimes will arrive such reasons as
specified in paragraph 16 (b), the Swedish Migration Board shall not take decisions in
the case without having an own opinion leave this to the
the immigration court to which the Board's decision in respect of
residence permits could be appealed. In such a
case, the Migration Board decide on inhibition.
Team (2013:648).
When a decision must be considered to be effected
section 21 of An expulsion order shall be deemed to
enforced, if the alien has left the country. This applies to
not, however, if the foreign national is extradited, handed over or transmitted
to another State or international court or tribunal
in a criminal proceeding, to the condition that the
the foreigner should be reversed. Law (2009:1542).
When a decision ceases to be valid
section 22 of An expulsion order which has not been
judgment of the Court will expire four years from the
that decision became final. If the decision has been joined with
a prohibition to return to Sweden with longer
validity period, ceases the decision on the expulsion
to apply only when the time of the exclusion order.
A deportation order given by general courts
always ceases to apply when the time of the exclusion order today
out.
If permanent residence is granted, the ends of a decision
If the expulsion which has not been issued by the General
Court to be valid. Team (2013:648).
New enforcement of decisions is not expired
section 23 has an expulsion order had been carried out,
and reached the alien then here in the country, the decision
be enforced again, if it has become final or the
According to § 7 or 8 anyway may be executed and if it has not
expired under section 22.
Expulsion decision may not be enforced
If the alien
1. returned with residence permits or visas,
2. returned after receiving special permission to a card
visit this country in accordance with Chapter 8. section 25 or 8 a Cape. section 9,
or
3. after the return has been granted a temporary
residence permit.
What is said in the second paragraph 1 applies during the term
for permit or visa.
An expulsion decision which is not subject
with any applicable prohibition to return may not be
enforced if the foreign national is exempt from the requirement of
Visa or residence permit under Chapter 2. 8 (a), first
subparagraph (b) or section 8 or under regulations that have
issued pursuant to Chapter 2. § 9. Law (2014:198).
Chapter 13. The handling of the cases of administrative authorities
accommodation
Oral treatment
section 1 of the Swedish Migration Board may not decide on a bounce or
the expulsion of a foreign national who has applied for asylum in Sweden
or refuse a foreigner requested status explanation without
been oral proceedings at the Immigration Office. Oral
processing shall also otherwise be undertaken at the request of the
the alien, unless such a procedure would miss
importance for determining asylum case. The processing can be done in
the form of an oral hearing or in other form.
Law (2009:1542).
section 2 of the Oral proceedings in a case concerning custody or supervision
shall be carried out by the authority that decides on the action.
3 § at the oral proceedings, the circumstances that
need to be cleared carefully investigated. The alien shall have the opportunity
to explain its position and to express an opinion on the
circumstances invoked in the case.
4 section at the hearing, the alien can be heard.
Authority may determine that other people than the alien
to be heard at the hearing.
In Chapter 10. 11 § there are special rules about when oral
the hearing shall be held in some cases.
section 5 of the foreign national and other persons to be heard shall be called
to the hearing. If the foreign national is held in
detention, the authority carrying out the oral
the hearing to decide if the alien's appearance.
If the person who is to be heard in a case concerning custody or supervision has
service of the notice at least four days prior to the oral
the hearing and fails to appear without good reason, the authority may
decide that he or she will be retrieved by Police
merchandise. Persons other than the alien may, however, only
If there are serious reasons. Law (2014:655).
section 6, an alien who appeared at a hearing
as concerns the question whether he or she should be detained or be
under review is entitled to reimbursement of public funds
cost of travel and accommodation, if deemed reasonable with
account of the economic circumstances, the time he
or she has been resident in Sweden as well as other circumstances.
Advances may be granted compensation.
Other persons summoned have appeared at an oral
hearing to be heard has the right to equitable remuneration of
public funds for the costs of their appearance. Advances may
be granted compensation for travel and subsistence.
section 7 Compensation and advances are decided by the authority
conducting the hearing.
§ 8 the Government may announce details relating to compensation
and advances.
Party's right to receive information in some cases
section 9 in respect of visa, residence permit,
work permits and revocation of permanent
residence permit or long-term resident status in
Sweden applies the provisions of section 17 of the administrative procedure act
(1986:223) if the right of a party to receive data only
When the foreigner resides or is otherwise allowed in Sweden.
Law (2014:198).
9 a § When the Immigration Agency initiates a case of withdrawal
Declaration of status, the alien shall be notified.
A status explanation may not be withdrawn without the alien
have had the opportunity to be heard. Law (2009:1542).
Motivation of decisions
paragraph 10 of the decision must be in writing and contain the reasons
is the basis for the decision it intends
– right of residence,
– travel documents,
– residence permit
– work permit
– the status of the Declaration,
– long-term resident status in Sweden,
– expulsion,
– exclusion orders,
– repeal of public judicial deportation order because
of crime,
– extension or suspension of the period for voluntary
departure,
– custody or supervision, or
-body search.
In decisions on the national visa, the reasons that
is the basis for the decision is omitted. A foreigner has
However, always right to the justification of a decision in respect of
National Visa, if the decision goes against national and
the foreigner is a family member of an EEA national or
covered by the agreement between the European Community and its
Member States, on the one hand, and Switzerland on the other, on the free
movement of persons, without being EEA nationals or
citizens of Switzerland. Law (2014:198).
Interpreter compensation
section 11 of The program's interpreter at the handling of a case under the
This law before an authority is entitled to receive the public funds
fees and compensation for expenses and loss of time. This
does not apply if the assignment has been completed in the service.
The question of compensation must be examined by the authority which deals with
case.
The Government or the authority that the Government may
announce details relating to compensation.
Rectification of decisions because of false information
section 12 of an authority may decide for the rectification of its decision, if a
foreigner has submitted false information about its name, its
nationality or any other circumstance of relevance to
to the foreigner's identity shall be established, and the
incorrect task has been included in the Agency's decision.
Review of the Migration Board's decision
paragraph 13 of the Immigration Service Finds that a decision has
announced that the Court of first instance is incorrect due to new
circumstances, or for any other reason, the Agency
change order, if it is not to the detriment of the foreigner.
Obligation does not apply, if the immigration service has provided over
the documents in the case to an immigration court.
In security matters concerning section 27 of the Administrative Procedure Act (1986:223)
rather than that provided for in the first and second subparagraphs.
The commissioning of opinion in matters concerning work permits
section 14 in the examination of questions concerning work permits which have
fundamental importance or which is otherwise of major importance
the relevant employers ' and workers ' organizations have
opportunity to be heard.
DNA analysis
section 15 in respect of residence permit because of
family connection in accordance with Chapter 5. 3 paragraph 2 and 3 a of the
first paragraph 2-4 and the third paragraphs 2 and 3 shall
The Migration Board provide the applicant and the person to whom the
connection invoked the opportunity to obtain a DNA analysis performed when
the case of the biological kinship invoked in the application,
If
1. the other investigation into kinship is not sufficient
for residence permits are to be granted, and
2. it is not clear that the referenced
relationship does not exist.
If the application is to be refused for reasons other than because of
insufficient proof of the kinship, need the opportunity to
DNA analysis as referred to in the first subparagraph.
A DNA analysis may be carried out only if the person to be examined
have been informed about the purpose of DNA analysis and has given his
written consent.
The cost of sampling, transport of samples and analysis should
paid for by the State. Law (2014:778).
16 § has DNA analysis in other cases than those referred to in section 15,
raised in a case concerning a residence permit on the basis of
family connection in accordance with Chapter 5. 3 paragraph 2 and 3 a of the
first paragraph 2-4 and the third paragraphs 2 and 3, the
paid for a DNA analysis, the right to compensation from the State for
reasonable cost of sampling, transport of samples and
analysis, if
1. the applicant has not been given an opportunity to get a DNA analysis
conducted under section 15,
2. the analysis shows that relied on kinship, and
3. residence permits are granted on the basis of the referenced
family relationship.
Decision on compensation granted by the immigration service after
special application. Applications for compensation should be made within six
months after the matter of residence permit
been settled definitively. Law (2014:778).
Chapter 14. The appeal of an administrative decision by the authorities
General information about appeal
1 § administrative decisions made under this Act may
subject to appeal only in the cases provided for in this chapter.
Expulsion and deportation, as well as residence permits and
work permit
Police decision
section 2 of the Police decision on expulsion may be appealed to the
The Swedish Migration Board. If the Police decision on inadmissibility
taken in conjunction with a decision on the revocation or
withdrawal of a Schengen visa appeal, however,
bounce it, to an immigration court. Law (2015:91).
The Migration Board's decision
section 3 of the Swedish Migration Board's decision may be appealed to a
immigration court if the decision means
– expulsion,
– refusal of an application for revocation of the General Court
decisions on expulsion on the grounds of crime,
– rejecting an application for a residence permit, work permit
or long-term resident status in Sweden, or
– withdrawal of a residence permit, work permit
or long-term resident status in Sweden.
Law (2014:198).
section 4 of the Swedish Migration Board's decision rejecting an application for
temporary residence permit pursuant to Chapter 5. 15 § or
decisions on the revocation of a permit issued pursuant to
of Chapter 5. section 15 may be appealed to the immigration court. Only
investigating the leader may appeal against such decisions.
Law (2007:322).
4 a of the Swedish Migration Board's decision rejecting an application for
residence permit under Chapter 5. 15 (b), or section 16 or
decisions on the revocation of a permit issued
on the basis of Chapter 5. 15 b of an appeal may be brought before the
the immigration court. Only Police are allowed to appeal the
such decisions. Law (2014:655).
4 b of the Migration Board's decision rejecting an application for
residence permit under Chapter 5. 15 (c) or 16 (b) § or decision
in the case of revocation of a permit issued pursuant to
of Chapter 5. 15 c section may be appealed to the immigration court. Only
the Social Welfare Board may appeal such decision. Law (2012:322).
paragraph 5 of the Migration Board's decision not to grant new trial
According to Chapter 12. section 19 may be appealed to the immigration court.
The same applies to the Administration's decision not to grant review
According to Chapter 12. 16 (a) or section 19. Team (2013:648).
Visa
5 a of A decision refusing
Schengen visa or on the suspension or revocation of the
Schengen visa may be referred to an immigration court.
A decision may be appealed to an immigration court
the decision means the refusal of the national visa
or withdrawal of national visa for a foreigner
is a family member of an EEA citizen or subject
the agreement between the European Community and its Member States
on the one hand, and Switzerland on the other, on the free movement of
people, without being EEA nationals or nationals of
Switzerland. Law (2014:198).
Right of residence
5 b of the Swedish Migration Board's decisions concerning the right of residence,
subject to appeal to an immigration court. Law (2014:198).
Status explanation and travel documents
section 6 of the Migration Board's decision pursuant to Chapter 4. 3, 3A, 3 c and
4 § § in the case of status explanation or travel documents or
If withdrawal of status explanation may be appealed to a
the immigration court. Law (2009:1542).
Alien's passport
6 a of the Swedish Migration Board's decision rejecting an application for
alien's passport may be referred to an immigration court if
the issue of alien's passport has been dealt with in the context of a
decision rejecting an application for a residence permit.
Law (2014:778).
Disposal of tickets
section 7 of the Police or the Immigration Service decision under 9
Cape. section 6, to take care of tickets may be referred to a
the immigration court. Law (2014:655).
Exclusion orders and decisions to revoke a decision deadline
for voluntary departure
7 a of the Police or the Immigration Service decision to
info exclusion orders or to annul a decision
voluntary departure may be referred to a
the immigration court.
The Swedish Migration Board's rejection of an application to revoke a
exclusion orders may be appealed to an immigration court.
The deadline for appeals of the Swedish Migration Board's decision on the
exclusion orders under 12 Cape. 15 a section begins on the day
the decision ordering their exclusion. Law (2014:655).
Public counsel, replacement, agents and conflict of interest
paragraph 8 of the decision of the police, the security police, or
The Migration Board under this Act may be appealed against, in particular,
and then in the same order that the decision of the authority
determines the matter, when the authority intends
1. ask for public assistance, or
2. compensation in a case dealt with under this Act.
The provisions of sections 9 and 12 administrative law (1986:223)
applies in the case of an appeal by the Police,
The security police or the Migration Board's decision on rejection
by agent or counsel or of his disqualification.
Decision of the Cabinet Office in matters referred to in the first and second
the pieces may be referred to an immigration court.
Law (2014:655).
8 a of the Swedish Migration Board's decision regarding compensation for cost
for DNA analysis under Chapter 13. section 16 may be referred to a
the immigration court. Law (2006:220).
Custody and supervision
§ 9 decision of the police, the security police, or
Immigration Service detention or supervision may be appealed to the
an immigration court.
Detention or supervision may be appealed in particular and
without limitation to the specific amount of time. Law (2014:655).
section 10 of the Swedish Migration Board's decisions in specific cases in matters of
treatment or placement of foreigners held in
detention under 10 Cape. 20 section or Chapter 11. 3-13 section may be appealed
to an immigration court.
Security matters
section 11 of the Migration Board's decision in the case of deportation, expulsion,
residence permits, work permits, status explanation,
travel documents, long-term resident status and detention in a
safety case may be appealed by the security police.
Law (2014:198).
12 repealed by law (2009:1542).
13 repealed by law (2009:1542).
Cost responsibility and specific fees for carriers
section 14 of the Police or the Immigration Service decision
cost responsibility under Chapter 19. 2 or 3 sections or specific charge
According to chapter 19. section 5 or Police decisions on specific
fee under Chapter 19. 5 a section of carrier may be appealed to the
General administrative courts.
Leave to appeal is required for an appeal to the administrative court.
Law (2014:655).
Rejection of the application for a residence permit
14 a of the decision to reject an application for asylum pursuant to 5
Cape. paragraph 1 (b) or (c) section may be appealed to a
the immigration court. Law (2009:1542).
15. Nöjdförklaring
(1) a foreign national who has the right to appeal a decision
the expulsion may explain that he or she waives
from to appeal the decision or judgment in the part
(nöjdförklaring).
2 § Nöjdförklaring may be made before the authority or
Court which has issued the decision or judgment.
Nöjdförklaring may also be made before
1. The police even if the authority has not informed the
crucial that the Declaration applies, or
2. the head of a correctional institution or Manager of a
custody or any other officer there who have designated to
receive such an explanation.
If nöjdförklaringen be made before another authority or
Court which has issued the decision or judgment, required
a witness's presence. It also requires that the person receiving
the Declaration has access to a copy of the decision or
judgment or evidence about what the ruling contains.
Law (2014:655).
section 3 A nöjdförklaring can not be taken back. If the alien
has appealed the decision or judgment when nöjdförklaringen
released, the alien by nöjdförklaringen shall be deemed to have taken
withdrew its appeal of the decision on expulsion or
expulsion. If the foreign national has applied for a residence permit,
work permits, status explanation, travel documents or
alien's passport, the foreigner by nöjdförklaringen shall be deemed to have
withdrawn its application. Law (2009:1542).
16. Migration courts and Appeal
The courts
1 § Government Announces rules on the
management rights to be the immigration courts and the
the immigration court is competent to deal with security matters.
The Government also announces rules on jurisdiction
Migration visa court case. Migrationsöverdomstol is
Kammarrätten i Stockholm.
If the Migration Court and Appeal and
the procedure in this case what is prescribed if
administrative law and the administration of Justice in the Chamber right and these, if
Save as otherwise provided for by this law. Law (2011:705).
section 2 of the juror in an immigration court should be mentioned in the
administrative law is the immigration court. Law (2009:845).
Reinforced composition in Appeal
section 3 Of law in dealing with a case in
Of appeal considers that the decision could have a significant
fundamental importance, proceedings or, if it can be done, a certain
issue in the discretion of the Appeal by seven
Members-in-training.
Handling
section 4 of the Goals on the expulsion and detention shall
be dealt with promptly.
Hearing
paragraph 5 of the Procedure in writing.
In processing eligible for hearing in a certain
question, when it is likely to be beneficial to the investigation
or promote a quick settlement of the dispute.
In an immigration court hearing be held, if a
foreigner for submissions requesting it and hearing
not is unnecessary and also not special reasons speaking against
it.
Hearing must be held in an immigration court
in cases involving expulsion or refusal to renew a
residence permit for an alien who is an EEA citizen
or a family member of an EEA citizen or subject
the agreement between the European Community and its
Member States, on the one hand, and Switzerland on the other, on the free
movement of persons. Even in cases involving expulsion or
where the application for a residence permit has been denied, oral
hearing held in an immigration court, if requested by the
such a foreigner and if he or she has applied for
residence permit. In these cases, however, oral
a hearing will not be held if this would be contrary to the
interest of national security.
If an alien who has been summoned to appear under penalty
person to a hearing fails to appear, the Court may decide
He or she will be taken to court either immediately
or to a later date. Law (2014:198).
Counterparts in some cases
section 6 relating to inadmissibility is a counterpart to the Finnish immigration service
the foreigner.
When a decision of a safety case be appealed are both
The Migration Board that the security police counterparts to
the foreigner in dealing with in the Migration Court and in
Of appeal.
In a case concerning a residence permit to the person of the General Court
has been expelled on grounds of crimes, or repealing a
such expulsion decisions, the immigration service and, in the case of
a security incident, the security police counterparts to
the foreigner in dealing with in the Migration Court and in
Of appeal. Team (2013:648).
Referral back
7 repealed by law (2009:1542).
section 8 if, during the processing of a target in a
the immigration court is found that it is a
safety case under this law or a matter to be
dealt with under the Act (1991:572) on special
immigration control, the Court shall remove the
decision and transfer the case to the Immigration Office for
processing
If, during the processing of the Appeal
It appears that this is a security matter under this
law or a matter to be dealt with under the law of
Special immigration control, the Appeal
eliminate the migration decision of the Court of Justice and the immigration service
and transfer the case to the Immigration Office for processing.
Law (2009:1542).
Appeal
9 § an immigration court decisions may be appealed to the
Of appeal. An immigration court ruling in case
If rejection at first instance examined by Police
may, however, not subject to appeal in cases other than those referred to in 14
Cape. the second sentence of paragraph 2.
An immigration court detention otherwise than after
appeal of the detention issue may be appealed in particular to
Of appeal.
Migration decisions may not be appealed.
Law (2015:91).
10 § an immigration court decision concerning custody may be appealed
without limitation to the specific amount of time. Team (2013:107).
11 § leave to appeal is required at the appeal of a
immigration court decision to Appeal.
At the appeal of an immigration court decision according to § 9
the second paragraph is not necessary.
Leave to appeal is not required either for an appeal of a
immigration court decisions in terms of status, declaration or
residence permit as a refugee pursuant to Chapter 4. 1 § or
other subsidiary protection status pursuant to Chapter 4. 2 or 2 a of the following
surrender in accordance with Chapter 4. 6 paragraph or Chapter 5.
section 20, second paragraph. Team (2013:648).
section 12 leave to appeal in the Appeal will be notified of
1. it is important for the leadership of the law to
appeal of Appeal, or
2. There are serious reasons to consider the appeal.
12 a of certiorari may be restricted to a
specific issue, whose trial is of importance for the management of
law enforcement (prejudikatfråga) or a specific part of the
goal.
In the meantime, the award is made in accordance with a
certiorari which was limited within the meaning of the first subparagraph
may Appeal to explain the issue of communication of
leave to appeal concerning the case of otherwise wholly or partly
dormant.
To the extent that leave to appeal be granted and
the question of whether leave to appeal nor in abeyance,
the decision under appeal should stand firm. An indication of this
should be included in the migration decision. Team (2013:107).
12 (b) § if the Appeal pursuant to paragraph 12 (a)
have tried a prejudikatfråga the Court may, if additional
testing is required, fully or partially based its decision of
the goal of the Migration Court or, with the
removal of lower legal or official ruling,
decide on the referral of the case for continued treatment.
Team (2013:107).
Chapter 17. Obligation to provide data
section 1 of the Social Welfare Committee shall disclose information about an alien
personal circumstances, if the police service,
The security police, immigration service, an immigration court
or Her request and information
needed to determine an action for a residence permit or
a case of long-term resident status in Sweden or
in order to enforce an expulsion order.
The same applies when the question was raised whether the alien has
the right of residence. Law (2014:655).
section 2 If a foreigner in a case under this Act invokes a
certificate of their mental or physical health, a health and
medical authority at the request of the authority or court
handling the case provide the information needed to
assess the endorsements.
paragraph 3 of the social insurance and Pensions Authority has the right to take
information about the individual of the Migration Board. If the
There are reasons for it to the Migration Board on its own initiative
provide such information to the insurance fund and
Pensions authority.
Government Announces additional regulations on the
information to be disclosed in accordance with the first paragraph.
Law (2009:1013).
Chapter 18. Public counsel
section 1 the public counsel should be appointed for the operation
relates, unless it must be assumed that the need for assistance is missing, in
matters concerning the
1. expulsion, though not in law enforcement if not
the alien under 10 Cape. 1 or 2 § remained in detention since
more than three days,
2. expulsion in accordance with Chapter 8. 6 or section 10 or section 11 of the other
subparagraph,
3. enforcement of expulsion decisions
under this law, if the decision on the inhibition of the
The Swedish Migration Board, an immigration court or
Of appeal or if the new trial granted,
4. enforcement of expulsion decisions
under this law, but only with regard to the question of custody
under 10 Cape. 1 or 2 and the alien held in custody
For more than three days, and
5. home consignment according to Chapter 23. 2 §.
Public counsel should always be appointed for children held in
detention under 10 Cape. 2 section, if the child has no guardian
here in the country. Law (2014:655).
1 a § in cases involving appeals against decisions of the Finnish immigration service
question on status declaration shall, at the request of the alien
public counsel may be appointed if the alien is in
Sweden and it is not clear that the alien will not
to be granted yrkad status explanation. Law (2009:1542).
2 repealed by law (2013:648).
section 3 of the person appointed as public counsel for a child
who lack guardians in this country are without specific
order the child's representative in the case or matter
the writ alleges. However, this does not apply if there is a good
one of the child under the Act (2005:429) if the trustee for
unaccompanied children.
section 4 of The who is appointed as guardian ad litem for a child under the law
(2005:429) if the guardian for unaccompanied children must apply for
residence permit for the child, if this is not obvious
unnecessary. If such a good man is not authorised, for what
as the foregoing instead whoever is appointed as a public
Counsel for the child.
19. Cost liability
The alien's responsibility for travel expenses
(1) an alien who is expelled or deported is obliged to
pay the cost of their own journey to the place where he or
She sent or ordered to travel through a government agency.
Carrier's liability
2 § If aliens who have come to Sweden with a ship
or an aircraft directly from a State not covered by
The Schengen Convention is rejected because the foreigner does not have a passport
or the permit needed to enter the country or
funds for the return journey, the carrier is liable to compensate the State
for
1. the cost of the trip from Sweden,
2. travel costs from Sweden and back for the
security professionals who need to comply with, and
3. the costs of the alien's living here before the rejection
can be enforced, if the delay of the execution depends on
the carrier.
The carrier (ship or aircraft owner or
users) shall be wholly or partly exonerated from this obligation,
If
1. the carrier turns out to have had reasonable grounds to believe
that the alien had the right to enter in Sweden, or
2. taking into account the cost, size, or for other reasons
seems clearly unreasonable to require compensation for
the cost.
3 § If an alien is employed on board a vessel or
an aircraft leaving the vessel or aircraft under its
residence in Sweden and illegally entering in Sweden and
rejected, the carrier is obliged to
-pay the costs of the alien's journey from Sweden, and
-responsible for the costs of the alien's living expenses for the
coming three months after entry.
What about a foreigner who is employed on board an
vessels or aircraft shall also apply in the case of a foreigner
that without permission has followed with such vessels.
Has vessel or aircraft foreign owners or users,
is the master to owner's or user's behalf
reply for costs pursuant to the first subparagraph, if it is not
manifestly unreasonable.
paragraph 4 of the decision on liability will be notified of the authority
executing the rejection.
Special charges
§ 5 A carrier who has not fulfilled his duty
According to Chapter 9. paragraph 3 shall pay a special fee, if the decision on the
rejection issued on the grounds that the alien does not have a passport
or the permits required for entry and the decision won
the force or committed despite not won Cook
force.
The carrier shall not pay any separate fee, if
1. the carrier turns out to have had reasonable grounds to believe
that the alien had the right to enter in Sweden, or
2. it seems manifestly unfair to levy the charge.
5 a of A carrier who has not fulfilled its
obligation under Chapter 9. 3 a § shall pay a special
fee.
The carrier shall not pay any separate fee, if
1. the carrier indicates that the failure is not due to errors
or neglect, or
2. it seems manifestly unfair to levy the charge.
Law (2006:447).
section 6 of the special levy under section 5 shall for each foreigner
determined to not more than 46 000 SEK.
The special levy referred to in section 5 shall, for each flight
that have been made, but that the carrier has fulfilled its
obligation shall be deemed to be not more than 46 000 SEK.
Law (2006:447).
section 7 issue of the carrier shall pay a fee in accordance with paragraph 5 of
be examined by the authority to enforce the expulsion.
Asked if the carrier shall pay a fee in accordance with paragraph 5 (a)
be reviewed by the Police Department.
Contribution under section 5 shall be paid to the immigration service.
The fee referred to in section 5 is to be paid to the police authority.
Fees to the State.
Objectives of the levying of fees are handled as general objective.
Provisions of the Recovery Act (1993:891) if
recovery of State assets etc Law (2014:655).
section 8 Government may provide for that other
authority than the police authority should examine the issue of
the carrier shall pay a fee in accordance with paragraph 5 (a).
Law (2014:655).
20 chapter. Provisions for penalties, etc.
§ 1 to fine convicted aliens who willfully or
negligence is staying in Sweden without prior written permission
and without that the alien has applied for such a permit
or investigating leaders have applied for temporary
a residence permit of the alien pursuant to Chapter 5. section 15.
In minor cases, the prosecution of offences under this section does not
be instituted unless it is justified from a public point of view.
2 § To imprisonment not exceeding one year, or, if the crime is petty,
to a fine sentenced a foreigner who willfully reside in
Sweden even though he or she is under an enforced decision
deportation under 8 a Cape. 1 or paragraph 5 did not have the right to
return here.
The provisions of the first subparagraph shall not apply if the alien
have fled here for reasons referred to in Chapter 4. 1, 2, or 2 a of.
In call cases, prosecutions for offences referred to in the first subparagraph shall not
be instituted unless it is justified from a public point of view.
Law (2014:198).
3 § fined sentenced a foreigner who willfully or
negligence has employment or engages in activities that require
work permits, without being in possession of such a permit.
section 4 to a fine or imprisonment not exceeding one year are sentenced a
foreigner who knowingly illegally crossing a
external borders under the Schengen borders code.
Law (2015:91).
5 § fined or, when circumstances are aggravating,
imprisonment not exceeding one year are judged on who willfully or
negligence has an alien on an employed basis, if the alien
1. do not have the right to stay in Sweden, or
2. have the right to stay here, but it lacks the prescribed
work permit.
In the case of imposition of special fee applies to 12-14 sections.
Team (2013:646).
section 6, fined, or when circumstances are aggravating,
imprisonment of up to six months is sentenced
1. a person who intentionally or negligently does not make notification
provided in a regulation adopted pursuant to this
law,
2. in a notification or an application case under this
law or under a regulation issued on the basis of
This Act deliberately leaves false information or knowingly
fails to mention any relationship of importance.
section 7 To imprisonment not exceeding two years or, when circumstances are
mitigation, a fine person who by hiding an alien
or by any other such action intentionally help
the foreigner to reside illegally in Sweden, another
EU State or Iceland, Norway, Switzerland or Liechtenstein, if
This is done for profit.
For attempted crimes under this section shall be liable to a responsible
According to Chapter 23. the Penal Code. Law (2011:1209).
§ 8 The who deliberately helps a foreigner to unlawfully
Enter or pass through Sweden, another EU Member State or
Iceland, Norway, Switzerland or Liechtenstein is convicted of
smuggling to imprisonment not exceeding two years.
The crime is considered aggravated is convicted of aggravated trafficking in human beings
to jail six months to six years. At
determining whether the offence is aggravated, special consideration shall be given to whether
the deed
1. performed for remuneration,
2. formed in the course of an activity which meant a large number of
people, or
3. carried out under forms which involves mortal danger for the foreigner
or otherwise performed during ruthless forms.
Is the crime considering that call is sentenced to a fine or imprisonment
a maximum of six months.
For tests or preparation for a crime under this section
sentenced to liability under Chapter 23. the Penal Code. Law (2011:1209).
§ 9 the profit plan or organize
activities aimed at promoting that foreigners traveling
to Sweden without a passport or permit required for entry
in Sweden is convicted of organising the smuggling of
imprisonment of up to two years.
Is the crime of aggravated sentencing for a serious organisation of
smuggling of imprisonment of not less than six months and not more than
six years. In determining whether the offence is aggravated, especially
be taken into account if the Act involves the systematic use of
the vulnerable situation of foreigners, or involves mortal danger or
other recklessness towards the foreigners.
Is the crime considering that call is sentenced to a fine or imprisonment
a maximum of six months.
It helps a foreigner to travel to Sweden without a passport
or the permits required for entry into Sweden is convicted of
felony offense under first-third paragraphs. This applies to
If the aide knew or had reasonable cause to believe that
the trip organised for profit through such activities as there
said.
Forfeiture
section 10 of the Compensation granted to the perpetrators of crimes
According to section 7, 8 or 9 shall be declared forfeited. The same
respect of the exchange of such breach. Also what someone has taken
received as compensation for costs incurred in connection with such
offence or the value of the received receipt shall constitute
offence under this Act and the offence is prescribed
jail for more than a year, is declared forfeited.
Means of transport used or intended to be used
When an offence referred to in section 7, 8 or 9 may, if the crime was
been completed or if the procedure constituted a punishable attempt
or a criminal preparation, declared forfeited, if the owner
or the master or any other person who was in the owner's place
committed or participated in the Commission of this offence and forfeiture
needed to prevent crimes or otherwise special
reasons.
In addition to what is stated in the second paragraph, property that has been used
that means in the crimes referred to in section 7, 8 or 9 explained
forfeited, if necessary to prevent crimes or if it
otherwise, there are special reasons. The same applies if the property has
intended to be used as a tool for such an offence and
the crime was completed or if the procedure has been a
punishable attempt or a criminal preparation.
Forfeiture referred to in the first, second or third paragraph shall not
If it is manifestly unfair.
section 11 if the owner of a ship that may be forfeited pursuant to section 10
the second paragraph is not known or does not have a known domicile in Sweden,
gets an action for forfeiture to be brought against the master of the vessel.
Fees
section 12 of A natural or legal person who has an alien
employee shall, regardless of whether the liability required under paragraph 5 of out, pay
a special fee, if the alien
1. do not have the right to stay in Sweden, or
2. have the right to stay here, but it lacks the prescribed
work permit.
Special fee provided for in the first subparagraph 1 shall not be payable by the
the who has
1. controlled the alien's right to stay in Sweden,
2. kept a copy of or an extract from the
documents showing that the alien has a right to stay here,
and
3. inform the competent authority, as listed in a
Regulation issued pursuant to this Act, if
the employment.
For each foreigner is half of the price base amount
According to Chapter 2. 6 and 7 of the social code in force
When the infringement came to an end. If the violation has been going on for
a period of more than three months, the fee for each foreigner
Instead, the whole of the price base amount. The fee may be reduced entirely
or in part, if special reasons the fee speaks for it.
to the State. Team (2013:646).
12 a of A natural or legal person who is the principal;
or clients in the upstream, for an employer who
have a foreigner who does not have the right to stay in Sweden
employee, to pay a special fee if
1. the client, or a client in previous stages,
the employer has hired subcontractors to
implement an agreement on outsourcing or subcontracting,
2. the foreigner working in during the work, and
3. the client, or the client in the previous step,
is not the originator of the main construction contract.
A client who has taken reasonable control measures
and that does not recognize or have reasonable grounds to believe that
the employer had one or more foreigners employed as
had no right to stay in Sweden, shall not pay the
special fee.
A client in previous point shall pay the Special
fee only if the client knows, or has reasonable
reason to believe that the employer had one or more
foreigners employees who lacked the right to stay here and that
worked in during the work.
For each foreigner is half of the price base amount
According to Chapter 2. 6 and 7 of the social code in force
When the infringement came to an end. If the violation has been going on for
a period of more than three months, the fee for each foreigner
Instead, the whole of the price base amount. The fee may be reduced entirely
or in part, if special reasons the fee speaks for it.
to the State. Team (2013:646).
paragraph 13 of the General Court, upon application, if the special fee
to be charged under 12 or 12A § §. The application shall be made by
the public prosecutor within two years of the infringement
came to an end. In the case of such an action shall apply the provisions of
the code of judicial procedure concerning the prosecution of offences in which cannot follow
more severe punishment than fines and provisions on seizure in
criminal cases.
The fee must not be charged when five years have passed after the
the infringement came to an end. Team (2013:646).
section 14 of the special levy shall be paid to the County Administrative Board
within two months of the Court's decision became final
force. An indication of this shall be mentioned in the decision. If
fee is not paid within this time, the late payment fee
out pursuant to lagen (1997:484) If late payment fee. The unpaid
the fee and penalty fee must be submitted for collection.
The Government may provide for that recovery is not
need to be requested for a lowly amount. Provisions on
Recovery Act (1993:891) for the recovery of the State
Receivables, etc.
The fee shall not be collected when five years have passed after the
the decision became final.
Other special effect
section 15 of the one who has committed an offence referred to in paragraph 5 of the first
paragraph 1 may, at the request of the public prosecutor, for a period of
a maximum of five years being deprived of their right to some or all
public support, contributions and benefits granted but
not yet paid out or brought him or her to share
If
1. the circumstances in which the Act is aggravating,
2 measure is justified with regard to the penal value,
3 the overall reaction to the crime will not be
disproportionately string, and
4. employment has meant work for other than
employer's private purposes.
Special effect under this clause shall not refer to
support, contributions or other benefit which is granted to a physical
person of his or her personal needs. Team (2013:646).
section 16 of the one who has committed an offence referred to in paragraph 5 of the first
paragraph 1 and which have received public aid, contributions
or other benefits may, at the request of the public prosecutor,
is to be ordered to pay back some or all of such
support, contributions or other benefits paid or
otherwise brought him or her to the part up to twelve
months before the crime came to Police attention
If
1. the circumstances in which the Act is aggravating,
2. the measure is justified by the
punishment value,
3. the overall reaction to the crime will not be
disproportionately string, and
4. employment has meant work for other than
employer's private purposes.
Special effect under this clause shall not refer to
support, contributions or other benefit paid to a
natural person for his or her personal needs.
Law (2014:655).
section 17 Of an offence referred to in paragraph 5 of the first paragraph 1 has
committed in a business operated by a legal person, may
special effect under sections 15 and 16 are decided against the
legal entity, if
1. the management of the legal person has not done what
that could reasonably be required for the prevention of crime,
or
2. the offence has been committed by
(a)) a person in a leading position on the basis of the power to
representation of the legal person or to make decisions on
on behalf of the legal person, or
(b)) a person who otherwise had a particular responsibility for supervision
or control of the business. Team (2013:646).
21. Temporary protection
section 1 of this chapter contains provisions on the temporary protection
pursuant to Council Directive 2001/55/EC of 20 July 2001 on the
minimum standards for giving temporary protection in the event of a massive
influx of displaced persons and on measures to
promoting a balance of efforts between Member States in order to take
against these persons and bearing the consequences thereof.
section 2 of an alien who is the subject of a decision on the temporary
protection under Directive 2001/55/EC and in accordance with
Directive are transferred to or received in Sweden shall be a
temporary residence permit, residence permit
temporary protection.
Residence permits of temporary protection may be refused
the foreigner only if the existence of such circumstances
that means that a foreigner is precluded from being
refugee pursuant to Chapter 4. paragraph 2 (b) or that a refugee may be refused
residence permit under Chapter 5. § 1. Law (2009:1542).
section 3 of the Government may provide for further
categories of displaced persons in addition to those covered by
Decision of the Council of the European Union may be granted residence permit
temporary protection, if these people have been displaced by the same
reasons and from the same country or region of origin.
Regulations issued pursuant to the first subparagraph shall
be reported to Parliament through a special letter within three
months.
paragraph 4 a residence permit of temporary protection has been granted
to a person, such a State is also given to the
are married or cohabiting with the person holding the licence and
to a foreigner who is unmarried and who are children either to
the granted permission or to the person who
licensed is married or cohabiting.
Other close relative of the granted residence permit
with temporary protection may be granted residence permit
temporary protection under the conditions set out in Chapter 5.
3 paragraph 4 the second subparagraph and in spite of the fact that the person
first granted permission is neither resident in Sweden or have
been granted a residence permit for settlement here.
The residence permit issued under this section may be refused a
foreigner only if there are serious reasons with respect to
national security or because of the alien's crime.
section 5 that a foreigner has been granted a residence permit
temporary protection does not prevent an application for
residence permit as a refugee pursuant to Chapter 4. 1 § examined.
The same applies to the application for refugee status, declaration under
Chapter 4. 3 section and an application for a travel document pursuant to Chapter 4. 4 section.
The examination of an application referred to in the first subparagraph may be postponed
only if there are special reasons for it. If the application does not
have been tried before the temporary protection has expired
apply, it shall be examined as soon as possible after this
point in time. Law (2009:1542).
section 6 of the residence permits of temporary protection shall not apply
for longer than the time decided by the European
the Council of the EU.
If a program to prepare that the alien returns
voluntarily instituted when a residence permit
temporary protection expires, the permit may be extended up to a maximum of two
years for a person who participates in the program. This condition shall
called a residence permit for temporary protection.
section 7 of the aliens who are granted residence permit
temporary protection shall also be granted a work permit for the time
as the residence permit is valid.
section 8, an alien who has been granted a residence permit
temporary protection may be transferred to another Member State, if
the alien agrees to transfer it shall
the State of Sweden recalled.
section 9 of the aliens who have temporary residence permit
protection must be deported because of crimes only if there are
such circumstances as set out in Chapter 8. section 2 of the other
paragraph. Law (2014:198).
paragraph 10 of the decision pursuant to this chapter are notified by the Immigration Agency.
22.
Tribunalvittnen
section 1 of this chapter contains provisions on the protection of individuals
who testified or is going to testify in hearings before a
International Court or tribunal, with which Sweden has
concluded agreements on such protection, as well as their close relatives.
section 2 of A temporary residence permit for at least one year,
given to a foreigner for which a request for relocation
by witness or close relative of a witness has been made from a
International Court or tribunal, if the request is assessed
to be eligible.
With the witness referred to in this section, the person who has given evidence or
will testify in proceedings before an international
Court or tribunal in accordance with its procedure or
rules concerning the taking of evidence.
With the near relative of witness referred to the witness's
— spouse or common-law partner,
– children who depend on the witness, as well as
– other relatives to the witness which are part of the same household as the
the witness and between which there is a particular
dependence.
If a request referred to in the first subparagraph are deemed eligible,
a residence permit may be refused only if there is such
circumstances under which a foreigner is excluded from
to be considered as a refugee pursuant to Chapter 4. paragraph 2 (b) or to a
the refugee may be refused a residence permit under Chapter 5. § 1.
Law (2009:1542).
section 3 of A foreigner who has a residence permit
According to section 2 shall be continued temporary or permanent
residence permit, if this is deemed necessary by the
the International Court of Justice or the General Court. If the foreign national is given the
a new residence permit must state the time
be determined for at least a year.
The residence permit issued under this section may be refused a
foreigner only if there are serious reasons by reference
to national security or because of his crime.
section 4 of an alien granted temporary residence permit
in accordance with paragraph 2 or 3 shall be granted a work permit for the duration of the
the permit is valid.
§ 5, an alien who has a residence permit according to § 2 or 3
get deported because of crimes only if there are such
circumstances set out in the 8 (a). section 2 of the second paragraph.
Law (2014:198).
paragraph 6 of the decision pursuant to this chapter are notified by the Immigration Agency.
section 7 of the Swedish Migration Board's decisions on residence permits
in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 may not be appealed.
Chapter 23. Special appropriations
section 1 of the Government may, in addition to the previously specified in this Act,
provide for
1. obligation to notify an alien's stay or
employment in Sweden,
2. such restrictions on foreigners ' right to be
employees of a particular company or in the company of some kind
necessary in view of national security,
3. duty to check foreigners ' right to stay
and work in Sweden,
4. the obligation of the employer to a foreign national who
granted work permit pursuant to Chapter 6. section 2, first paragraph
to provide information on the employment conditions that apply to
the alien and the regulations on how the obligation to
be met. Law (2014:776).
section 2 of the Government may provide for sending home
foreign nationals who are not refugees and taken care of
under the Act (1990:52), with specific provisions for the care of
young, the Act (1991:1128) on involuntary psychiatric or law
(1991:1129) on forensic psychiatric care.
The Government may, after agreement with the other country if treatment of
stowaway, provide for derogations from the
the provisions of this law and the regulations on what is otherwise
necessary for the application of the agreement. Such provisions may
not relate to proceedings in court.
2 a of the Government may provide for fees for the
the handling of matters concerning residence permits and
work permit.
Such regulations shall not invalidate any fee charged for
handling cases concerning residence permits
1. need for protection,
2. family reunification with persons
permits to stay on account of protection needs or extremely
distressing circumstances,
3. resettlement in Sweden, or
4. persons covered by the EEA Agreement or other
international agreements. Team (2013:606).
section 3 of the Government may provide for what that shall apply
at war, at war or under such extraordinary
conditions that are caused by war or danger of war
Sweden has been in. Regulations may apply
foreigners '
1. entry and residence in the country,
2. exit out of the country,
3. the right to have employment or public position of trust
in this country,
4. removal from the country, and
5. disposal in the institution or organisation.
section 4 of The Ordinance under section 3, 4 or 5 as given in
cases other than when Sweden are at war to Parliament
for examination within one month from the entry into force.
The regulation expires, if it is not submitted to the
the Parliament in due time or if the Parliament does not approve it within
two months from the date of the depth gauges.
Transitional provisions
2005:716
1. this law shall enter into force on 31 March 2006. The Aliens Act
(1989:529) shall expire at the same time.
2. where a law or any other statutes cited
regulations which have been superseded by provisions of this Act,
Instead, the new regulations shall apply.
3. Matters relating to appeals and that have come into
The aliens but not settled prior to 31 March 2006,
be submitted to the Migration Court in whose area of jurisdiction
the case has been tried. Matters relating to residence permits
According to Chapter 2. 5 b of the Aliens Act (1989:529) shall, so far as
questions about residency, dealt with under the older
regulations. Even as regards the conditions for ordering
public counsel in these cases apply to older regulations.
Act (2005:763).
4. Cases have been handed over to the Government under Chapter 7.
11 paragraph 1, 3, or 4 the Aliens Act (1989:529) but
not been settled prior to 31 December 2006 shall be submitted to the
The Swedish Migration Board, if an agency has not taken a decision in
the case, and in other cases to the immigration court within whose
jurisdiction over the case has first been tried.
5. Cases have been handed over to the Government under Chapter 7.
11 section 2 the Aliens Act (1989:529) but not settled
before 31 March 2006 are dealt with under the old rules.
6. case involving an appeal to the administrative court according to the
the Aliens Act (1989:529) but not settled prior to 31 March
2006 are dealt with under the old rules.
2006:220
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 July 2006 in the case of Chapter 13.
15 and 16 sections and chapter 14. 8 a of and otherwise on 30 april 2006.
2. The provision in Chapter 7. paragraph 3 of the second paragraph shall not apply
on residence permit granted before 30 april 2006.
2006:447
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 January 2007 in the case of 7
Cape. 7 a of and otherwise on 1 september 2006.
2. The provision in Chapter 7. 7 a § shall not apply to
residence permits granted prior to 1 January 2007.
2007:322
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 July 2007.
2. The provision in Chapter 7. paragraph 7 (b) shall not apply to
residence permit granted before 1 July 2007.
2009:1542
1. This law shall enter into force on January 1, 2010.
2. Matters relating to appeals and that have come into
Government but not decided before 1 January 2010,
submitted to the Appeal for redress. Cases
submitted to the Government under Chapter 12. section 20 of the other
the paragraph in its older version, but not settled before the
1 January 2010 shall be handed over to the immigration service for
trial.
3. for the application of the new provisions of this law
assimilated refugee explanation with refugee status.
2010:175
1. This law shall enter into force on april 15, 2010.
2. The provision in Chapter 5. 3 c § 3 shall also apply to a foreigner
which have been granted a residence permit as a subsidiary protection status
Moreover, in accordance with Chapter 3. section 3(1) 3 aliens
(1989:529).
3. The provision in Chapter 5. 3 c § 5 shall also apply to a foreigner
which have been granted a residence permit as a subsidiary protection status
Moreover, in accordance with Chapter 3. section 3(1) 1 or due to
external or internal armed conflict, in accordance with Chapter 3. paragraph 3 of the first
paragraph 2 the Aliens Act (1989:529). The same shall apply to a
an alien who has been granted the residence permit
subsidiary protection status pursuant to Chapter 4. 2 paragraph 1
or because of external or internal armed conflict under 4
Cape. 2 paragraph 2 the Aliens Act (2005:716) in its
version prior to January 1, 2010.
2012:129
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 January 2012.
2. in the case of decisions on the expulsion given
before the entry into force Chapter 12. paragraph 15 of its older version.
2013:107
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 July 2013.
2. The new provisions in Chapter 16. 12 a and 12 b of the terms
not in the case of a decision as an Immigration Tribunal has announced
before the entry into force.
2013:648
1. This law shall enter into force on september 1, 2013.
2. Older regulations apply for handling cases that
relates to the suspension of the General Court orders if expulsion for
because of crime and who have been received by the Government prior to the
the entry into force.
2014:198
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 may 2014.
2. for the purposes of Chapter 8. sections 25 and 26, 8 a. section 9, 10
Cape. 2 paragraph 1 and article 7, second paragraph, 12. 4, 6,
7, 8 (a) and 10 § § 23 paragraph 2 and 20. section 2 of the
do with decisions that where mentioned equated the corresponding decision
According to the older provisions.
2014:777
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 July 2014.
2. For a refugee or another protection status as last
on June 30, 2014, has returned to a country where he or she
having been a resident because the political
the situation in the country has changed, the chapter 7. section 7 of the
their older version.
2014:792
1. This law shall enter into force on August 1, 2014.
2. For the transfer decision pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) no
343/2003 of 18 February 2003 establishing the criteria and mechanisms
for determining the Member State responsible for the
examination of an asylum application as a third country national has given
into any Member State applies to Chapter 1. section 9 in its older
version.
3. applications for asylum on which Council Regulation (EC) no
343/2003 of 18 February 2003 establishing the criteria and mechanisms
for determining the Member State responsible for the
examination of an asylum application as a third country national has given
into any Member State applies applies to Chapter 5. 1 (b) of the
their older version.