More effective tools for internal controls in respect of aliens

The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal to introduce the possibility to carry out searches of aliens in order to look for passports and other identity documents and the possibility of retaining such documents, in connection with internal controls of aliens.

The Riksdag also voted in favour of the proposal to clarify that an alien may, in certain circumstances, be taken in for investigation of his or her right to stay in Sweden.  

The amendments will come into force on 1 January 2024.