Information for people arriving from Ukraine

To apply for a temporary residence permit under the EU Temporary Protection Directive, you need to register at a Swedish Migration Board service center. You need to present a biometric passport or other identity documents. You can also register online via the Swedish Migration Agency’s website.

The Swedish Migration Agency's website

If you apply for a temporary residence permit under the EU Temporary Protection Directive or apply for asylum, The Swedish Migration Agency will assist you and your family with housing.

The Swedish Migration Agency's website

If you apply for a temporary residence permit under the EU Temporary Protection Directive or apply for asylum, the Swedish Migration Agency may be able to help you with financial support. You can apply for financial support at The Swedish Migration Agency.

The Swedish Migration Agency's website

You and your children should register at The Swedish Migration Agency under the EU Temporary Protection Directive or apply for asylum. The Swedish Migration Agency will assist you with housing and financial assistance if necessary. Once your children have received a residence permit under the EU Temporary Protection Direction or have applied for asylum, they will be eligible to attend pre-school or school. 

The Swedish Migration Agency's website

If you apply for a residence permit under the EU Temporary Protection Directive or apply for asylum in Sweden you have the right to emergency healthcare and dental care.

You are also entitled to maternity care, contraceptive counseling and maternal health.

Asylum-seeking children and children with residence permits under the EU Temporary Protection Directive are entitled to the same healthcare as children living in Sweden. Healthcare for children (persons under 18 years old) is usually free.

You have the right to an interpreter when you meet healthcare professionals. Tell them you need an interpreter when you book an appointment.

More information about healthcare in Stockholm county

If you are waiting or have received a residence permit under the EU Temporary Protection Directive or have applied for asylum, The Swedish Migration Agency can help you find new accommodation.

The Swedish Migration Agency's website

If your animal was not checked at the border, you must take the animal to a veterinarian as soon as possible. This is important since Ukraine has several cases of rabies every year, whereas the disease is eradicated in Sweden.

Information about pets from Ukraine, Swedish Board of Agriculture

Yes, if you live in the city of Stockholm you can contact Start Stockholm. They will help you apply for pre-school and school for you child. The child must have received a residence permit or applied for asylum in order to enroll in our pre-schools and schools.

Start Stockholm website

The City of Stockholm is currently investigating how many teachers speak Ukrainian. Teachers that speak Ukrainian should be able to help in schools where it is needed the most. It is unfortunately not certain that they will be available in every school. For older students, the main language will be English.

You can go to the Swedish Council for Higher Education’s website to see what your education from Ukraine corresponds to in Sweden.

The Swedish Council for Higher Education’s website

Depending on your background, you may need to contact different authorities in regard to validation – here is a summary to help you find the right authority.

Swedish National Agency for Higher Vocational Education

Welcome House at Medborgarplatsen is the city’s facility to welcome new residents who need advice and support during their initial period in Stockholm. If you have received a residence and work permit under the EU’s Temporary Protection Directive, you can obtain support in mapping out your formal educational record prior to validation, making contact with employers who have vacancies, writing a CV and preparing for an interview. Welcome House can also arrange contacts with various associations.

Welcome House website

Welcome House at Medborgarplatsen 25 is the city’s facility that welcomes persons who need advice and support during their initial period in Stockholm. If you have received a residence and work permit under the EU’s Temporary Protection Directive, you can obtain support in mapping out your formal educational record prior to validation, make contact with employers, write a CV and prepare for an interview. Welcome House can also arrange contacts with various associations.

Welcome House

First you need to register with The Swedish Migration Agency to have your case processed and obtain your residence permit and work permit. There is more information on The Swedish Migration Agency’s website.

The Swedish Migration Agency's website

If you receive a residence and work permit under the EU’s Temporary Protection Directive and you need support to find a job in Sweden, you can register with the Swedish Public Employment Service.

Register with the Swedish Public Employment Service

If you do not have a coordination number or personal ID number, you need to apply for a coordination number at a service office at The Swedish Tax Agency.

The Swedish Tax Agency's website

No, if you come from Ukraine under the EU’s Temporary Protection Directive, you are not entitled to municipal adult education in Swedish for immigrants (sfi).

Municipal adult education – information for Ukrainians staying in Stockholm