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FlashSwedenOctober 2, 2026

Swedish Migration Agency Resumes Processing Residency Cases for 18-20 Year Olds

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Migrationsverket has restarted reviewing residency permit applications for young people aged 18-20. Processing was paused in March 2026 following a government promise to address 'teen deportations' for those who arrived as minors. This resumption offers clarity and potential acceleration for affected applicants.

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Key takeaways

  • Applications for 18-20 year olds, paused in March 2026, are now being processed again, specifically for those who arrived in Sweden as minors.
  • This resumption could accelerate the path to a residence permit for this group, as the government promised a solution and the agency is now working with new or clarified rules.
  • If your case falls into this category, monitor communications from Migrationsverket; resident status will open doors to education and employment.

Resumption of Residency Case Processing for Young Adults

The Swedish Migration Agency, Migrationsverket, has announced the resumption of processing residency permit applications for young people aged 18-20. This follows a pause in processing that began in March 2026.

The halt in processing was initiated after the government pledged to find a solution for individuals who arrived in Sweden as children but reached adulthood before receiving a final decision on their status. This issue, often referred to as 'teen deportations,' had drawn significant public pressure and criticism.

With the resumption, Migrationsverket will now continue to review these cases under current regulations, potentially incorporating new directives from the government. For applicants in this category, this means an end to the uncertainty and a clearer path forward. The decision is expected to accelerate the process and facilitate access to resident status, enabling opportunities for education, employment, and continued life in Sweden.

Applicants whose cases fall into this category should anticipate notifications from the agency regarding the status of their applications.

Sources

Based on Emigro corridor reporting. Primary links below.

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