What Swedish Migration Agency does

The Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) is a Swedish government agency (myndighet), registration number 202100-2163, operating under the Riksdag and Government since 1969. It is the sole legally mandated authority for processing applications from individuals seeking to visit, work, study, seek international protection, reunite with family, or become Swedish citizens. The agency also administers asylum accommodation, manages voluntary and forced returns, and disburses state compensation to Swedish municipalities and regions for refugee reception and integration. It is headquartered in Norrköping with additional service and reception centers in Stockholm, Göteborg, Malmö, and Boden, mail processing in Umeå, and a press/postal office in Solna, employing between 5,001 and 10,000 staff.

The agency's technology stack centers on a public digital platform (migrationsverket.se) serving approximately 900,000 visitors per month, with BankID-authenticated e-services (E-tjänster) and a Min sida portal covering work, study, family reunification, asylum, and citizenship modules. Supporting infrastructure includes PKI-based document security, the proprietary Lifos country-information database for legal governance, a statistics service, a press room, and the Migrationsverket Play webinar platform. Accessibility is partially compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA and the Swedish law on accessibility to digital public service, with oversight by DIGG.

Commercially, the Swedish Migration Agency is not a revenue-generating entity: it is funded through the Swedish state budget and reports directly to government. Most services are free of charge; certain residence permit applications carry unit-based fees (e.g., 2,000 SEK per adult for partner-route extensions, 1,000 SEK per child). Reintegration and re-establishment support are paid out as fixed grants (e.g., 30,000 SEK per adult, capped at 75,000 SEK per family). Revenue concentration is therefore inherently absolute — a single government payer — while end-user demand is horizontally segmented across work migrants, international students, family members, asylum seekers/refugees, citizenship applicants, employers, and municipalities.

Name

Swedish Migration Agency

Legal name

Migrationsverket (Swedish Migration Agency)

Website

https://migrationsverket.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) is the sole Swedish government authority mandated to process work permits, study permits, residence permits for family reunification, asylum claims, citizenship, and returns. Funded by the Swedish state budget, it operates a digital e-services platform serving roughly 900,000 monthly visitors alongside physical reception and service centers nationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Immigration Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee Reception & Registration (BPADAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI), Destination Immigration Services (In-Country Registration, Residence Permits, Renewals) (THACAKAI), Immigration Support Services (Translations, Certified Copies, Biometrics, Medicals) (THACAKAH), Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI)

Keywords

• Immigration processing services
• Asylum application processing
• Residence permit services
• Citizenship application services
• Refugee reception services

Headquarters

HQ city

Örebro

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: The Swedish Migration Agency is a government agency funded through the state budget. The agency receives annual regulatory letters and funding from the Swedish government to carry out its mission of examining applications from people who want to come to Sweden.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Swedish Migration Agency processes applications from individuals who want to live in Sweden, work, study, seek international protection, or become Swedish citizens. Its core offer encompasses residence permits (work, study, family reunification), asylum/international protection claims, Swedish citizenship/naturalization, returns and expulsions, accommodation and financial support for asylum seekers, payment of state compensation to municipalities and regions, and resettlement of quota refugees in coordination with UNHCR.

Product overview

The Swedish Migration Agency operates a unified platform consisting of a public website (migrationsverket.se) with approximately 900,000 monthly visitors, integrated with a suite of e-services (E-tjänster) for submitting applications online. The e-service portfolio includes dedicated modules for Work permits, Swedish citizenship applications, Asylum (international protection), Study permits, and Family reunification (Live with Someone), all accessible through the Min sida (My Page) personal dashboard. Supporting offerings include Migrationsverket Play (webinars and videos), Lifos (country information database), and a Statistics service. The main website serves as both an information portal and gateway to the e-service ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-tjänster (E-services platform) Online application platform that enables individuals to submit residence permit applications across multiple immigration categories. It serves non-EU citizens applying to work, study, seek asylum, join family, or become Swedish citizens, as well as EU citizens seeking documentation; access is authenticated via BankID.
• Lifos (Country Information Database) Database providing up-to-date country-of-origin information and legal analysis on countries and regions from which people migrate to Sweden. Used internally and externally to support protection and return case decisions.
• Migrationsverket Play Webinar and video platform delivering educational content about the Migration Agency's mission, EU migration policy, labor immigration rules, reception processes, and organized crime prevention. Aimed at the public, applicants, employers, municipalities, and other stakeholders.
• Statistics Service Public statistical data service on received and decided cases regarding migration to Sweden, including municipal allocation and reception statistics.
• Press Room (Presstjänst) Media contact and information service providing journalists with press images, news releases, and responses to public document requests during standard press service hours.
• Main Website (migrationsverket.se) Primary public-facing website serving approximately 900,000 monthly visitors with multilingual information on immigration, asylum, citizenship, and Migration Agency services, acting as the gateway to the e-services ecosystem.
• Voluntary Return and Reintegration Support Program Government-funded financial support program providing arrival support (630 EUR voluntary / 205 EUR forced), reintegration grants (2,450 EUR voluntary main applicant, 1,230 EUR family members, 1,230 EUR forced-return tiers), medical support (490 EUR with EU/Schengen certificate), and re-establishment support (30,000 SEK adult, 15,000 SEK child, 75,000 SEK family cap). Coordinated with IOM for delivery in destination countries.
• Quota Refugee Resettlement Program Program for resettling UNHCR-registered refugees to Sweden under the Swedish refugee quota, operated in cooperation with UNHCR and with municipalities responsible for local reception and integration.

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EU Member StatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026From June 12, 2026, EU's migration and asylum pact enters into force across the EU. Together with 26 countries, Sweden will have common regulations for the handling and reception of persons seeking international protection (asylum).
• IOM (International Organization for Migration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIOM pays out re-establishment support to asylum seekers who return to their home countries. The organization coordinates arrival support, helps set up bank accounts, and provides ongoing support for returnees. IOM operates in Sweden and in destination countries to facilitate voluntary and forced returns.
• UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Swedish Migration Agency cooperates with UNHCR for quota refugee resettlement. Refugees must be registered with UNHCR to be considered for resettlement to Sweden through the Swedish refugee quota program.
• RFSL (The Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights)minorOthersRFSL provides specialized support and social meeting places for LGBTQI persons seeking asylum in Sweden. The organization offers advice and guidance particularly relevant for asylum seekers whose grounds for protection relate to sexual orientation or gender identity.
• Swedish Red Cross (Svenska Röda Korset)minorOthersProvides treatment services for war-traumatized and tortured individuals. Offers support to refugees and asylum seekers through various programs including the Treatment Center for War Injured and Tortured.
• Support Organizations NetworkminorOthersNetwork including Amnesty International, Caritas Sverige, Flyktinggruppernas och asylkommittéernas riksråd (FARR), Asylrättscentrum, Save the Children (Rädda Barnen), Sociala missionen, and Swedish Church (Svenska kyrkan) providing support to asylum seekers and refugees.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF): Germany's national migration authority responsible for asylum decisions and integration programs. The largest EU peer and a co-implementer of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact from June 2026.
• Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI): Norway's migration authority covering asylum, family immigration, and citizenship. Nordic peer with similar welfare-state operating model and EEA association with EU frameworks.
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): US federal agency that adjudicates immigration applications including residence, naturalization, and asylum. Directly comparable in statutory monopoly on U.S. immigration decisions and similar backlog challenges.
• French Office for Immigration and Integration (OFII): French agency responsible for reception of migrants, integration support, and return coordination. Comparable mandate on integration and asylum reception with co-implementation of EU Pact rules.
• UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI): UK Home Office division processing visas, settlement, and citizenship applications. Operates under equivalent statutory authority and faces comparable EU/EEA-free-movement policy dynamics post-Brexit.
• Finnish Immigration Service (Migri): Finland's migration agency handling residence permits, asylum, and citizenship. Nordic peer with comparable population scale, digital service ambitions, and EU Pact implementation responsibilities.
• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): Canadian federal department handling permanent and temporary residence, asylum, and citizenship. Comparable mandate scope and operates a mature digital application platform (GCKey / portal-based e-services).
• Australian Department of Home Affairs: Australian government department managing visa processing, citizenship, and immigration compliance. Comparable statutory authority and has pioneered large-scale digital visa platforms (ImmiAccount).
• Netherlands Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND): Dutch agency under the Ministry of Justice processing asylum, residence permits, and naturalization. Closely comparable EU peer implementing the same Migration and Asylum Pact framework.

Others

• IOM (International Organization for Migration): Strategic partner rather than competitor; the intergovernmental organization operates global migration programs and is the agency's key operational partner on voluntary/forced returns and reintegration support payments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/migrationsverket
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/migrationsverket
• Xx.com/Migrationsverk

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

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