Aliens law is regulated in the "Utlänningslagen (1989:529)" (Aliens Act no. 529 of 1989). It has been amended numerous times since 1989.

Implementing rules have been laid down in the "Utlänningsförordningen (1989:547)" (Aliens Ordinance no. 547 of 1989).

Further relevant instruments are "Passlagen (1978:302)" (Passport Act no. 302 of 1978) and "Lagen (1994:134) mot etnisk diskriminering" (The Act to Counteract Ethnic Discrimination no. 134 of 1994).

Swedish legislation can be consulted in Swedish language at the official website http://www.lagrummet.gov.se/.