Sweden: permits decided before 5 August 2026 are valid until 4 March 2027 — extension by application in early 2027

CORRECTION 23.10.2026 The previous version said people already protected in Sweden need to do nothing. According to the Migrationsverket news, a permit decided before 5 August 2026 is valid until 4 March 2027 and can be extended by application at the beginning of 2027. [2] WHAT CHANGED The EU decided to extend the Temporary Protection Directive until 4 March 2028; restrictions are being introduced for people with military obligations in Ukraine. [1] If the residence permit was decided before 5 August 2026, it is valid until 4 March 2027; an extension can be applied for at the beginning of 2027. [2] Since 5 August 2026 anyone applying for temporary protection for the first time must have fulfilled their military obligations in Ukraine. A man aged 23 to 65 must show he has fulfilled them or is exempt from compulsory military service. [3] WHO IS AFFECTED The new military-obligation requirements apply only to people applying for protection for the first time on or after 5 August. [5] WHAT TO DO Holders of permits decided before 5 August 2026: an extension application will be possible at the beginning of 2027. [2] Proof for new applicants can be, for example, a passport with a valid exit stamp (not more than 90 days old), a certificate from the Reserv+ app (e-VOD) or other official documents showing entitlement to leave Ukraine. [4] VERBATIM FROM THE SOURCE (English) [1] “The EU has decided to extend the Temporary Protection Directive until 4 March 2028. In connection with the extension, restrictions are being introduced for people who have military obligations in Ukraine.” [2] “The decision to extend the Temporary Protection Directive came into force on 5 August. If you received a decision on a residence permit before 5 August 2026, your permit is valid until 4 March 2027, and you will have the opportunity to apply for an extension of your residence permit at the beginning of 2027.” [3] “Since 5 August 2026, anyone applying for temporary protection for the first time must have fulfilled their military obligations in Ukraine. If you are a man aged 23 to 65, you must show that you have fulfilled your military obligations or that you are exempt from the compulsory military service requirement in Ukraine.” [4] “You can show that you meet the requirement, for example, by providing a passport with a valid exit stamp (the stamp must not be more than 90 days old), a certificate from the Reserv+ app (known as an e-VOD), or other official documents showing that you are entitled to leave Ukraine.” [5] “The new requirements concerning military obligations only apply if you are applying for protection for the first time on or after 5 August.” Source: Migrationsverket — https://www.migrationsverket.se/nyheter/news-archive/2026-09-10-stricter-rules-when-the-temporary-protection-directive-is-extended.html Quotes checked against the official source on 23.10.2026.