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Can I enter the country without a visa?

Third-country nationals or stateless persons legally residing in Ukraine before 24 February 2022 as beneficiaries of international protection status or equivalent national protection may enter into Sweden with identity document.

Can I get refugee status in the country?

Yes. The application can be submitted online mceclip0.png or come to the office of the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) in person. The offices are located mceclip0.png in six cities of the country: Boden, Malmoฬˆ, Norrkoping, Stockholm and Sundsvall.

Processing of the application and registration of the status will take several days. When the decision is made, the Migration Service will send you a letter to the postal address you provided in your application.

How long can I stay in the country?

If you have entered into Sweden with a valid biometric passport or with a Schengen visa, you can stay in Sweden for 90 days without any permit. As long as the 90 days have not passed, you do not need to contact the Swedish Migration Agency following entry.

If you have been granted a temporary residence permit, after registration for temporary protection, you are entitled to stay in Sweden until 4 March 2025. A temporary residence permit can be extended up to a maximum of two years.

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