Tens of thousands of people are currently fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Most try to get to nearby countries such as Poland, Hungary and Romania.
The number of Ukrainian citizens seeking asylum in Sweden in the past week has increased compared with previous weeks, but is relatively small.
- We know that there are very many people who need to leave their homes in Ukraine, but so far the impact on Sweden has been small, says Guna Graufelds, acting press manager at the Swedish Migration Board.
Expulsion stop
The Swedish Migration Agency has introduced a temporary enforcement ban and a decision ban regarding asylum seekers from Ukraine.
This means that for the time being, deportations and also processes around refusal decisions are being stopped until we know more about the situation in the country.
Decisions on granted asylum can still be made.
- In view of the serious situation in Ukraine, we have temporarily chosen not to make any negative decisions in asylum matters, says Guna Graufelds.
Ordinary asylum process
The process for Ukrainian citizens seeking asylum in Sweden currently looks as usual, there is no special trail for those who fled the war.
The asylum seekers end up in the asylum system and are offered accommodation by the Swedish Migration Board.
There is also an opportunity to stay with relatives and acquaintances.
Ukraine has banned men aged 18-60 from leaving the country.
The majority who flee are therefore women and children.