Freedom of movement

Sweden

Country Report: Freedom of movement Last updated: 20/06/25

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Persons with a residence permit have freedom of movement across the territory. Unless due to a decision of detention, beneficiaries are not assigned to a specific residence for reasons of public interest or public order. As described in Reception Conditions: Special Reception Needs, there are reception centres with a specific profile (LGBTQI+ profile, for instance). There are cases where violence and protests have occurred in reception centres between different nationalities. Such incidents, when they occur, can result in changes of housing arrangements.

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Table of contents

  • Statistics
  • Overview of the legal framework
  • Overview of the main changes since the previous report update
  • Asylum Procedure
  • Reception Conditions
  • Detention of Asylum Seekers
  • Content of International Protection
  • ANNEX – I Transposition of the CEAS in national legislation