Power of attorney for the Swedish Migration Agency – requirements, representatives and revocation

Short answer: You can grant another person power of attorney to represent you in many matters with the Swedish Migration Agency. The representative can, for example, submit documents, receive decisions, and in some cases, file appeals. The power of attorney must clearly show who is granting the authorization, who the representative is, and what the representative is authorized to do.

What should the power of attorney contain?

The Swedish Migration Agency states that a self-drafted power of attorney can be used instead of the agency's form if it clearly states that it is a power of attorney and includes the identity details of the principal and the representative, the scope of authorization, the date, the place, and a signature.

What can the representative do?

• represent you in contact with the Swedish Migration Agency
• submit documents
• access information and decisions within the scope of the power of attorney
• appeal decisions when the power of attorney covers this
• represent you in court as well, if the power of attorney is drafted for that purpose

The agency's own form

The Swedish Migration Agency has a specific form for open cases. The agency may request to see the original power of attorney. There are also other forms for specific situations and closed cases.

Certain cases have specific limitations

The Swedish Migration Agency states, for example, that a representative cannot submit an application for Swedish citizenship on behalf of the applicant in the same way as in standard representative matters. Therefore, always check the specific case type.

Revocation

The power of attorney can be revoked. The Swedish Migration Agency has a specific form for revocation, and the agency should be notified so that the previous representative is no longer considered authorized.

See Mallbutiken's free template for power of attorney to the Swedish Migration Agency.

FAQ

Must the Swedish Migration Agency's own form be used?

No. The Swedish Migration Agency also describes what information a self-drafted written power of attorney can contain.

Can I have multiple representatives?

Yes, but the scope of authorization and any rights of substitution should be clear.

Can decisions be sent to the representative?

Yes, when the representative is acting on your behalf, decisions and other communication can be sent to the representative in accordance with the Swedish Migration Agency's procedures.

The article provides general information and does not replace the Swedish Migration Agency's current instructions.