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Healthcare in Sweden for Ukrainians with temporary protection: what is covered?
Once registered with Migrationsverket, people from Ukraine receive medical and dental care under the asylum-seeker healthcare framework. For adults this mainly means emergency care and care that cannot wait; children under 18 have broader healthcare and dental rights comparable to other children in the region.
Short answer
Once registered with Migrationsverket, people from Ukraine receive medical and dental care under the asylum-seeker healthcare framework. For adults this mainly means emergency care and care that cannot wait; children under 18 have broader healthcare and dental rights comparable to other children in the region. Where to go: Nearest vårdcentral / 1177; 112 for emergencies.
Where to go
Nearest vårdcentral / 1177; 112 for emergencies
What to prepare
- · UT residence permit card once issued
- · If the UT card is not yet available, confirmation of your Migrationsverket registration/procedure if you have it
- · Name, date of birth, actual address, and phone number
- · Reservnummer if a healthcare provider has already assigned one
What to do step by step
- 1
After registering with Migrationsverket, expect an offer of a free health examination; request an interpreter if needed
- 2
For a non-emergency problem, contact the nearest vårdcentral or call 1177; a nurse can direct you and the line operates around the clock
- 3
For a life-threatening emergency, call 112
- 4
Show the UT card when seeking care so the provider can apply the correct rules and fees
- 5
For a child under 18, do not apply the narrower adult 'care that cannot wait' rule; children's rights are broader
- 6
Once you are population-registered, healthcare follows the ordinary conditions for people living in Sweden
Important
Someone not yet registered with Migrationsverket can still receive certain urgent care but may have to pay for it themselves. Regional details can differ.
Official sources
Checked: 2026-10-01