A Handbook for Asylum seekers in sweden - Tema asyl & integration

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26 | Asylum RECEPTION in FOCUSPhoto: Jim Elfström/IKON
The reception systemwww.migrationsverket.seBy reception of asylum seekers (mottagande av asylsökande) is meant the type ofassistance, socially and economically, given to persons during the period theirasylum application is being processed. According to different human rights conventions,the European Union’s Reception Directive and the Swedish receptionlaws, asylum seekers are entitled to some rights during the asylum period. Theseinclude the following:Do I have the right to housing?While an asylum application is being investigated, the Swedish Migration Boardorganizes accommodation for asylum seekers in reception centres which consistof rented ordinary furnished self-catering flats/apartments. Families generallylive together, while single persons are accommodated in shared flats, normally atleast two persons per room. The concerned authorities are usually informed aboutwhat it means to have asylum seekers living in the municipality. Unlike in someother asylum countries, asylum seekers in Sweden have the possibility, if theywish, to arrange their own accommodation for example with family, relatives andfriends all over the country. This entails that asylum seekers in Sweden have freedomof movement without restrictions within the country. When asylum seekersprefer to arrange housing on their own, they are required to provide a physicaladdress of the place where they will be staying. This is required in order to enablethe Migration Board and the lawyer to reach the person when necessary.Do I have the right to financial assistance?The Swedish Migration Board offers economic assistance to asylum seekers whoso wish and who have no other means of providing for themselves. This economicassistance which takes the form of daily allowances is meant to cover the dailyexpenses of asylum seekers while waiting for a final decision. This includes clothingand shoes, medical treatment and medicine, dental treatment, toiletries andleisure activities. Financial assistance granted to asylum seekers who arrange theirown accommodation and to those who stay in self-catering housing provided bythe Migration Board, is calculated as follows:Adults:Couples living together:Children (0-17):71 kronor per day61 kronor per person per day37-50 kronor per person per day.A Handbook for Asylum Seekers in Sweden | 27
Page 1 and 2: A Handbook for AsylumSeekers in Swe
Page 3 and 4: Asylum Reception in FocusA series f
Page 5 and 6: ContentQuick index for the chapters
Page 7 and 8: ForewordThere is a real need among
Page 9 and 10: PrefaceDear asylum seeker,This hand
Page 11 and 12: Asylumwww.migrationsverket.seDefini
Page 13 and 14: • the spouse of the asylum seeker
Page 15 and 16: get them. You can always submit the
Page 17 and 18: your asylum application is being ex
Page 19 and 20: The Swedish Migration Board - First
Page 21 and 22: interpreter may be present in the c
Page 23 and 24: money to the municipality for every
Page 25 and 26: and the length of time they can be
Page 30 and 31: For asylum seekers who stay in acco
Page 32 and 33: equires a residence permit. Nonethe
Page 34: How and where can I find a job?Once
Page 37 and 38: About Swedenwww.sweden.seSweden, Sv
Page 39 and 40: to elect representatives for the Eu
Page 41 and 42: Elderly-policySweden also has a pol
Page 43 and 44: protection. The police in Sweden ar
Page 45 and 46: Prostitution and sexhttp://action.w
Page 47 and 48: Information and contactsAre there o
Page 49 and 50: • Advice, information and support
Page 51 and 52: Hiv-Sverige/Riksförbundet för hiv
Page 53 and 54: OTHER ORGANISATIONSThe United Natio
Page 55 and 56: Malmö - Reception UnitBox 3160, 20
Page 57: TRADE UNIONSTCO (The Swedish Confed
Page 60: NTN Asylum and Integration- A windo

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