A Handbook for Asylum seekers in sweden - Tema asyl & integration

To get compensation for medical expenses you are required to submit receipts.Normally there are certain local health centres (vårdcentral) where asylum seekerscan go if they need to see a nurse or a doctor for minor health issues.The Swedish Migration Board informs the asylum seeker where he/she canturn if they need to see a doctor in non-urgent situations.Which activities does the Swedish Migration Board provide during theasylum period (organiserad sysselsättning)?During the waiting period which varies from case to case all asylum seekers agedbetween 16 and 65 years are supposed to take part in activities organised by theMigration Board.This usually takes the form of schooling for young people andcomputer/Swedish lessons (sfi) for adults. Other examples of organised activitiesare repairing furniture, helping newly arrived fellow countrymen to settle in, takinga course or a practical work placement. If these types of activities are available,it is compulsory for all asylum seekers between 16 and 64 years old to take part inthem. Otherwise the Migration Board can reduce your financial assistance.Do asylum seekers’ children have the right to schooling andchild-care (dagis)?All children, including those of asylum seekers, have the basic right to educationin Sweden. The right to upper secondary school/high school is guaranteedif the student has started his/her studies before the age of 18. Children andyoung people who are seeking asylum are offered schooling and day-care on thesame terms and conditions as other children and young people in the municipality.This applies to pre-school, primary, secondary and upper secondary school/highschool. It is the municipal authority that is responsible for schooling although it isthe Swedish Migration Board that pays the cost. Asylum seeking children are notobliged to attend school, although the municipal authority is responsible for ensuringthat those who wish to attend school have the possibility to do so.The Migration Board’s reception centres have organised child-care based onthe participation of parents themselves. When parents take part in the compulsoryactivities, child-care is arranged for their children. In addition, after-schoolactivities are also made available in the residence centres. If you are living in anindependent accommodation and have children who need day-care and schooling,contact the Municipality in which you are living.Do I have the right to study as an adult asylum seeker?Generally adult asylum seekers do not have access to higher education or adulteducation, other then the activities organised by the Migration Board, as thisA Handbook for Asylum Seekers in Sweden | 29