Swedish Migration Agency

The Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) is a government authority responsible for managing migration to Sweden. It handles applications for work and residence permits, citizenship, and asylum. Recently, the agency has been involved in enforcing stricter immigration policies. This includes the confirmation of 458 British citizens deported or forcibly removed since Brexit, highlighting the agency's role in removing individuals who failed to secure residency post-Brexit. Furthermore, the Swedish government, in line with its 2022 pledge to toughen immigration policies, is proceeding with a controversial bill. This legislation will require various public administrations, such as social insurance offices, to report migrants suspected of residing illegally in Sweden to the police. These developments underscore the agency's current significance in implementing a more stringent approach to immigration control and enforcement within Sweden.