Sweden confirms 458 Britons deported or forcibly removed since Brexit
Summary
Since Brexit, Sweden has deported or forcibly removed 458 British citizens who did not secure legal residency. This includes people who lived in Sweden for many years, elderly individuals, and those facing health issues. The Swedish Migration Agency confirmed these numbers and stated that deportation follows only some rejected residency applications.Key Facts
- Sweden has publicly confirmed 458 deportations or forced removals of British citizens since Brexit.
- Some deported individuals lived in Sweden for more than 25 years.
- Elderly British citizens, including those with dementia, have been affected.
- The Swedish Migration Agency says not all rejected residency applications lead to deportation; only about 400 cases resulted in deportation decisions.
- There were 14,233 applications for residency from British citizens after Brexit, with nearly 4,000 rejections.
- The rejection rate for British applicants is three times higher than in any other EU country.
- Deportations continue, including cases like a man detained in Stockholm after five years fighting the decision.
- Activist groups call for clearer and more complete data on deportations and residency applications.
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