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Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (2008:740) to amend the Foreigners Ordinance (2006:97). -

Adoption: 2008-08-21 | Date of entry into force: 2008-12-01 | SWE-2008-R-83062

Changes article 1, Chapter 6 concerning restriction of movement across borders.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (2008:644) to amend the Foreigners Ordinance (2006:97). -

Adoption: 2008-06-18 | Date of entry into force: 2008-08-01 | SWE-2008-R-83059

Adds article 20, Chapter 7 concerning the competence of the executive authority to issue detailed travel documents for expelled persons.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (2008:477) to amend the Foreign Posting of Employees Act (1999:678). -

Adoption: 2008-06-05 | Date of entry into force: 2008-12-14 | SWE-2008-L-83044

Changes article 5 concerning provisions for the employer.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (2008:573) to amend the Foreign Posting of Employees Act (1999:678). -

Adoption: 2008-06-05 | Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01 | SWE-2008-L-83050

Changes articles 5 and 10 concerning legal references for the employer when sending personnel abroad.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (2008:291) to amend the Foreigners Act (2005:716). -

Adoption: 2008-05-15 | SWE-2008-L-82905

Amends article 23, Chapter 5 concerning the competence of the government to elaborate instructions regarding study permits or visits.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (2008:294) to amend the Foreigners Ordinance (2006:97) (Förordning om ändring i utlänningsförordningen (2006:97).) -

Adoption: 2008-05-15 | Date of entry into force: 2008-07-01 | SWE-2008-R-82959

Changes article 2, Chapter 5 concering work permit provisions and adds articles 7a and 7b, Chapter 4, concerning residence permit based on research activities.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1245 of 2007) amending the Foreigners Ordinance (No. 97 of 2006).

Adoption: 2007-11-29 | Date of entry into force: 2008-02-01 | SWE-2007-R-79710

Amending Chapter 3, s. 1 respecting nationalities exempted from visa requirements.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Immigration Service Instructions Ordinance (2007:996). (Förordning (2007:996) med instruktion för Migrationsverket) -

Adoption: 2007-11-22 | SWE-2007-R-84742

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 929 of 2007) amending the Foreigners Ordinance (No. 97 of 2006).

Adoption: 2007-11-15 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | SWE-2007-R-79689

Amends chapter 3 a, s. 1 and 5 (respecting EU citizens' residence permits), chapter 4 s. 18 (revocation of residence permits), chapter 5 s. 2 (exemptions from the obligation to have a work permit), 5-7, 12 and 13 (competences of the Migration Board and the employment office and cooperation between the different authorities).

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 927 of 2007) amending the Ordinance to provide employment assistance for immigrants and refugees (No. 623 of 2003).

Adoption: 2007-11-15 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | SWE-2007-R-79690

Amends section 7 to read as section 8, amends sections 2, 6 and 8 and introduces a new section 7 concerning review of the employment office's decisions.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 750 of 2007) amending the Foreigners Ordinance (No. 97 of 2006).

Adoption: 2007-10-25 | Date of entry into force: 2007-12-01 | SWE-2007-L-79677

Amends Chapter 8, sections 10 c (inquiries concerning the family of a child having obtained residence permit) and 10 d (right to be informed by the Migration Board about rights and obligations in connection with the issuing of residence permits).

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 680 of 2007) amending the Foreigners Ordinance (No. 97 of 2006).

Adoption: 2007-07-12 | Date of entry into force: 2007-09-01 | SWE-2007-R-79676

Amends Chapter 3, section 1 respecting exemptions from the obligation of visas.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 320 of 2007) amending the Foreigners Ordinance (No. 97 of 2006).

Adoption: 2007-05-24 | Date of entry into force: 2007-07-01 | SWE-2007-R-79622

Amends Chapter 2, section 1 (exemptions from the obligation of having travel documents while entering or residing in Sweden) and Chapter 5, section 1 (exemptions from the obligation of having a work permit).

Sweden - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 322 of 2007) amending the Foreigners Act (No. 716 of 2005).

Adoption: 2007-05-24 | Date of entry into force: 2007-07-01 | SWE-2007-L-79623

Amends Chapter 5, section 15 (admittance of residence permits with a time-limit of 6 months), and Chapter 14, section 4 (revoking of residence permits with a time-limit of 6 months) and introduces a new section 7 b for Chapter 7, respecting the right to appeal the Migration Board's decision on admittance of the mentioned residence permits.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 179 of 2007) amending the Ordinance to provide employment assistance for immigrants and refugees (No. 623 of 2003).

Adoption: 2007-04-19 | Date of entry into force: 2007-06-01 | SWE-2007-R-79597

Amends sections 2-5 (definition, criteria, motivation for obtaining the benefit and possible time period).

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 155 of 2007) amending Ordinance (No. 216 of 2000) respecting State subsidies to organisations that promote integration.

Adoption: 2007-04-03 | Date of entry into force: 2007-05-15 | SWE-2007-R-79593

Amends section 12 respecting state subsidies.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 147 of 2007) to amend to amend the Foreigners Ordinance (No. 97 of 2006).

Adoption: 2007-03-29 | Date of entry into force: 2007-06-01 | SWE-2007-R-79590

Amends chapter 3, section 1 (rules respecting visa; nationals exempted from visas), chapter 3 a (right of residence), section 8 (certificate of registration for EU citizens), chapter 4, section 18 (revocation of residence permit) and inserts new sections for chapter 3 a: 7 a, 7 b (residence card) and 8 a (certificate of registration for EU citizens).

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance No. 8 of 2007 to amend the Foreigners Ordinance (No. 97 of 2006).

Adoption: 2007-01-18 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-30 | SWE-2007-R-75798

Amends Chapter 8, section 4a (costs for obtaining visa).

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance No. 1484 of 2006 to amend Ordinance (No. 396 of 2006) respecting trial activities for labour market policy measures for newly arrived immigrants.

Adoption: 2006-12-14 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | SWE-2006-R-75077

Amends section 1 and inserts a new section 2a.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance No. 1415 of 2006 to amend the Foreigners Ordinance (No. 97 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006-12-07 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | SWE-2006-R-75069

Amends Chapter 8, section 4 and inserts new section 4a (administrative fees).

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance No. 1061 of 2006 to amend Foreigners Ordinance (No. 67 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006-07-13 | SWE-2006-R-75037

Amends Chapter 8, section 5.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act No. 946 of 2006 to amend the Foreigners Act (No. 716 of 2005).

Adoption: 2006-06-14 | SWE-2006-L-75030

Amends several sections (nationals from the European Union).
Date of entry into force to be decided.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 443 of 2006) to amend the Foreigners Ordinance (No. 97 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006-05-24 | Date of entry into force: 2006-07-01 | SWE-2006-R-74217

Adds new ss. 14a , 15a and 15b to ch. 2 (alien's passport) and a new s. 7a to ch. 7 (duty of information in case of expiry of limited residence permit).

Sweden - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 447 of 2006) to amend the Foreigners Act (No. 716 of 2005).

Adoption: 2006-05-24 | Date of entry into force: 2006-09-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2007-01-01 | SWE-2006-L-74218

Amends, i.a., ch. 14, s, 14 and ch. 19, ss. 6 and 7; adds, i.a., new ch. 7, s. 7a (limited residence permit for studies), ch. 9, ss. 3a to 3f (duties of transportation enterprises to provide information about passengers) and ch. 19, ss. 5a and 8 (charges for transportation companies having failed in this duty).

Sweden - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 448 of 2006) to amend the Foreigners Act (No. 716 of 2005).

Adoption: 2006-05-24 | Date of entry into force: 2006-07-01 | SWE-2006-L-74219

Amends ch. 3a, s. 12 respecting sanctions.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance No. 396 of 2006 respecting trial activities for labour market policy measures for newly arrived immigrants.

Adoption: 2006-05-18 | Date of entry into force: 2006-07-01 | Date of end of application: 2008-07-01 | SWE-2006-R-75057

Provides for different measures taking into account immigrants training, experience, etc.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 302 of 2006) to amend the Foreigners Ordinance (No. 97 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006-05-04 | Date of entry into force: 2006-06-01 | SWE-2006-R-73778

Amends ch. 8, s. 4.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 300 of 2006) to amend the Foreigners Ordinance (No. 97 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006-04-20 | Date of entry into force: 2006-10-01 | SWE-2006-R-73777

Adds, i.a., a new ch. 8, s. 3a (reference costs).

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 262 of 2006) to amend the Foreigners Ordinance (No. 97 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006-04-06 | Date of entry into force: 2006-04-30 | Date of partial entry into force: 2006-07-01 | SWE-2006-R-73772

Repeals ch. 4, ss. 12 to 15; amends numerous provisions; adds new ch. 3a (right of residence), and various new sections and titles.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 219 of 2006) to amend the Foreigners Act (No. 716 of 2005).

Adoption: 2006-03-30 | Date of entry into force: 2006-04-30 | SWE-2006-L-73770

Amends numerous provisions; adds, i.a., new chs. 3a (right of stay for citizens of EEA states etc.) and 5a (status of citizens from third countries living in Sweden for an extended period of time) and the following new sections: ch. 1, ss. 3a to 3c (terminology), ch. 2, s. 3a (right of stay), ch. 5 ss. 2a and 16a (permanent residence permit), ch. 8, ss. 7a. 17a and 20a (expulsion etc.), ch. 12, s. 13a (expulsion of citizens of EEA states).

Sweden - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 220 of 2006) to amend the Foreigners Act (No. 716 of 2005).

Adoption: 2006-03-30 | Date of entry into force: 2006-04-30 | Date of partial entry into force: 2006-07-01 | SWE-2006-L-73771

Amends, i.a., ch. 5, ss. 3, 8, 16 to 18 and ch. 7, s. 3; adds, i.a., new ch. 5, ss. 3a, 17a and 17b (residence permit), ch. 13, ss. 15 and 16 (DNA-test), and ch. 14, s. 8a (appeal).

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Foreigners Ordinance (2006:97). (Utlänningsförordning (2006:97).) -

Adoption: 2006-02-23 | Date of entry into force: 2006-03-31 | SWE-2006-R-73723

The consolidation of the Ordinance includes a total of 69 amending texts through July 2018 (up to Ordinance 2018:1388). The consolidated text includes various amendments.

Contains 8 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Contents and Definitions (ss. 1 to 5).
Chapter 2: Rules respecting travel documents (ss. 1 to 22).
Chapter 3: Rules respecting visa (ss. 1 to 12).
Chapter 4: Residence permit (ss. 1 to 26).
Chapter 5: Work permit (ss. 1 to 14).
Chapter 6: Control and enforcement measures (ss. 1 to 17).
Chapter 7: Duty to notify (ss. 1 to 18).
Chapter 8: Rules respecting expulsion, costs etc (ss. 1 to 13).

Repeals Ordinances Nos. 209 of 1999, 1999 of 1991 and 415 of 2000.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 124 of 2006) to amend Ordinance (No. 720 of 2001) to treat private data in activities under foreigners and citizenship legislation.

Adoption: 2006-02-23 | Date of entry into force: 2006-03-31 | SWE-2006-R-73728

Amends ss. 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 and 16; repeals s. 14.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 12 of 2006) to amend the Aliens' Ordinance (No. 547 of 1989).

Adoption: 2006-01-19 | Date of entry into force: 2006-02-01 | SWE-2006-R-73194

Amends ch. 1, s. 1a respecting exceptions for foreigners from requirement to be in possession of passport. Older rules remain applicable with regard to residence permits granted prior to 2005-11-15 and which are subjected to time-limits.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 1239 of 2005) to amend the Foreigners Act (No. 716 of 2005).

Adoption: 2005-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2006-03-31 | SWE-2005-L-72964

Amends ch. 4, ss. 1 (understanding of the term "refugee") and 2 (understanding of the term "person needing protection"), and ch. 5, s. 1 (residence permit).

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1087 of 2005) to amend the Aliens Ordinance (No. 547 of 1989)

Adoption: 2005-12-08 | Date of entry into force: 2006-01-01 | SWE-2005-R-72732

Amends ch. 4, s. 3a and ch. 6, s. 12a.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1006 of 2005) to amend the Aliens Ordinance (No. 547 of 1989).

Adoption: 2005-11-24 | Date of entry into force: 2006-01-01 | SWE-2005-R-72695

Amends, i.a., ch. 6, ss. 8, 9, 11 and 12.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 762 of 2005) to amend the Aliens Act (No. 529 of 1989).

Adoption: 2005-11-10 | Date of entry into force: 2005-11-15 | SWE-2005-L-72677

Amends ch. 2, s. 5b, ch. 6, s. 9, ch. 7, ss. 3, 11, 15 and 17, ch. 8, ss. 8 and 10 and ch. 11, s. 8.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 763 of 2005) to amend the Foreigners Act (No. 716 of 2005).

Adoption: 2005-11-10 | SWE-2005-L-72678

Amends point 3 of the transitional rules.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 764 of 2005) to amend Ordinance (No. 1817 of 1991) respecting instructions governing the Aliens Board.

Adoption: 2005-11-10 | SWE-2005-R-72679

Amends s. 7 respecting competence of chairperson and powers of delegation.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Foreigners Act (2005:716). (Utlänningslag (2005:716).) -

Adoption: 2005-09-29 | Date of entry into force: 2006-03-31 | SWE-2005-L-72193

The consolidation of the Act includes a total of 62 amending texts through September 2018 (up to Act 2018:1294). The consolidated text includes various amendments.

Contains 23 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Definitions and general rules.
Chapter 2: Conditions for a foreigner to enter, remain and work in Sweden.
Chapter 3: Visa.
Chapter 3a: Right of residence for EEA nationals and others.
Chapter 4: Refugees and other persons in need of protection.
Chapter 5: Residence permit.
Chapter 5a: Term of residence status in Sweden.
Chapter 6: Work permit.
Chapter 6a: The EU Blue Card.
Chapter 7: Revocation of permits.
Chapter 8. Expulsion etc.
Chapter 8a. Deportation due to criminal acts.
Chapter 9: Control and coercive measures.
Chapter 10: Custody of foreigners.
Chapter 11: Treatment of an foreigners in detention.
Chapter 12: Implementation of expulsion orders etc., including obstacles to expulsion, such as fear of capital punishment, torture etc.
Chapter 13: Processing of cases within administrative authorities etc.
Chapter 14: Appeal of an administrative authority.
Chapter 15: Explanation of satisfaction.
Chapter 16: Migration courts and the Migration Court of Appeal.
Chapter 17: Disclosure obligations.
Chapter 18: Public counseling.
Chapter 19: Liability for costs.
Chapter 20: Penal sanctions etc.
Chapter 21: Temporary protection.
Chapter 22: Court witnesses.
Chapter 23: Special authorizations.

The Act implements various EU directives.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 664 of 2005) to amend the Aliens' Ordinance (No. 547 of 1989).

Adoption: 2005-09-01 | Date of entry into force: 2005-10-01 | SWE-2005-R-72153

Amends ch. 1, s. 8 respecting collective passports.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 432 of 2005) to amend the Aliens' Act (No. 529 of 1989).

Adoption: 2005-06-09 | Date of entry into force: 2005-07-01 | SWE-2005-L-70954

Amends ch. 11, s. 1b (counsel for foreigner below the age of 18 having no guardian); adds new ch. 11, s. 1c (application for resident permit by representative for children below the age of 18 having arrived alone).

Sweden - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 481 of 2005) to amend the Foreign Posting of Employees Act (No. 678 of 1999).

Adoption: 2005-06-09 | Date of entry into force: 2005-07-01 | SWE-2005-L-70967

Amends s. 10 respecting applicable law in court proceedings relating to labour disputes.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 482 of 2005) to amend Act (No. 427 of 2005) to amend Act (No. 398 of 2005) to amend the Expatriate Workers' Act ( No. 678 of 1999).

Adoption: 2005-06-09 | Date of entry into force: 2005-07-01 | SWE-2005-L-70968

Amends s. 5.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 398 of 2005) to amend the Foreign Posting of Employees Act (No. 678 of 1999).

Adoption: 2005-06-02 | Date of entry into force: 2005-07-01 | SWE-2005-L-70799

Amends s. 5. respecting legislation to be applied by employers to expatriate workers.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 427 of 2005) to amend Act (No. 398 of 2005) to amend the Foreign Posting of Employees Act (No. 678 of 1999).

Adoption: 2005-06-02 | SWE-2005-L-70803

Amends s. 5 respecting legislation applicable to working time.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 235 of 2005) to amend the Aliens' Ordinance (No. 547 of 1989).

Adoption: 2005-04-28 | Date of entry into force: 2005-06-01 | SWE-2005-R-70679

Amends ch. 4, s. 2(6) respecting exemption from condition of work permit.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 47 of 2005) to amend the Aliens' Ordinance (No. 547 of 1989).

Adoption: 2005-02-10 | Date of entry into force: 2005-03-08 | SWE-2005-R-70274

Amends ch. 2, s. 4(15), respecting personnel belonging to foreign States' military forces.

Sweden - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 48 of 2005) to amend the Aliens' Ordinance (No. 547 of 1989).

Adoption: 2005-02-10 | Date of entry into force: 2005-04-01 | SWE-2005-R-70275

Amends ch. 3, s. 7 (application for residence permit) and ch. 4, s. 10 (application for work permit).