How does Sweden deal with asylum seekers?

Sweden will grant a residence permit to a person who is a refugee in accordance with the UN Convention, and also to a person in need of “subsidiary protection” in accordance with joint EU regulations.

What did the refugee do to survive?

Refugees must wash, clothe, shelter and feed their families with only the supplies they were able to carry. Cooking utensils and dishes help refugees put their homes back together in the most basic way, and enable them to prepare safe, nutritious meals for their children.

Are refugees allowed to work in Sweden?

In order to have the right to work while you are an asylum seeker, you must have a certificate (AT-UND) stating that you are exempted from the requirement to have a work permit.

Where do refugees settle in Sweden?

The majority of refugees who arranged for their own accommodation (either during the asylum process or once they are granted a residence permit) settled in Stockholm (39 per cent), followed by large city regions (29 per cent). Only 8 per cent settled in a small city or rural region.

How many refugees live in Sweden?

Sweden refugee statistics for 2020 was 248,425.00, a 2.11\% decline from 2019. Sweden refugee statistics for 2019 was 253,787.00, a 2.25\% increase from 2018. Sweden refugee statistics for 2018 was 248,210.00, a 3.01\% increase from 2017. Sweden refugee statistics for 2017 was 240,954.00, a 4.69\% increase from 2016.

What food do refugees eat?

Often the refugees will be provided with their staple food as a carbohydrate e.g.Rice, mealie meal, bread, oats or couscous. Unfortunately in a refugee camp, fresh fruit and vegetables are very difficult to get. For this reason, many refugees suffer from malnutrition.

How do refugees get to Sweden?

If you want to apply for asylum in Sweden you need to go to the Migration Agency to hand in your application. It is not possible to apply for asylum before you get to Sweden. If you meet the border police when entering Sweden you have to tell them that you want to apply for asylum.

Can asylum seeker marry in Sweden?

You can get married or cohabit with your partner while seeking asylum in Sweden. This also applies to same-sex couples. Before you get married you must go through a special procedure called an “assessment of impediments”(hindersprövning).

Is Sweden accepting refugees 2020?

Since 2018, Sweden has received 5,000 quota refugees every year: In 2020, the number of places was the same but 1,401 places could not be filled due to the effects of the corona pandemic. The government has decided that these places will be filled in 2021 in addition to this year’s quota of 5,000 individuals.

Can refugees get citizenship in Sweden?

If you have a residence permit with refugee status and are considered to have well-founded prospects of being granted a residence permit for a longer period, your family can apply for residence permits in order to join you. Only your immediate family can apply for residence permits to come and join you in Sweden.