Last updated 4 August 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Asylum visa to Sweden for U.S. citizens
Long-term visa, Sweden national visa for residence
Asylum visa — what you need to know
Issued to applicants who are being persecuted or risk persecution or inhumane treatment in their country of origin. An individual must be in Sweden or on a border with Sweden to apply for an asylum residence permit. After the approval, asylum gives the right to work and study.
Eligible individuals
Vulnerable individual
How does this visa work?
What documents are required to apply for the visa?
What must be prepared?
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
What additional documents may be required?
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of one or more member states.
Official visa information
English international
Type of visa
Temporary residence permit
Category
Asylum visa
Do you have any questions?
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