10 days
As a parent you can receive compensation for 10 days when you adopt a child who is younger than the age of ten. The days are intended to give you time to get to know your child.
Can I receive compensation for the 10 days?
Yes, if you are insured in Sweden. You usually are if you live or work here.
When can I take out the days?
You can take out the days when you have taken the child into your care. The days can either be used when travelling to pick up the child or after you have brought the child home.
How do I apply?
1. Apply
Once you have begun working or seeking work again, log in to My pages (Mina sidor) to apply for money for the days you have been on leave.
Remember to apply no more than 90 days from the first day you were home with the child.
2. Disbursement
Compensation for the 10 days is paid out on the 25th if you applied no later than the 10th.
If you apply after the 10th, your money will be paid out on the 25th of the next month.
- If the disbursement date is a Saturday, your money will be paid out on Friday.
- If the disbursement date is a Sunday, your money will be paid out on Monday.
If we need more information from you, it can take more time. We will contact you if so. Special disbursement dates
Special disbursement dates
Special disbursement dates and processing times
If you want to take out the days in a country that is not an EU/EEA country or Switzerland
If you want to take out the 10 days in a country that is not an EU/EEA country or Switzerland, contact us before you leave for your trip for consent for compensation upon a stay abroad. The consent can be in writing or oral. You obtain a written message by applying on My pages (Mina sidor).
If you are unable to use My pages (Mina sidor), you can apply using the form.
If you want to take out the days in an EU/EEA country or Switzerland, you do not need consent.
