This research examines how vulnerability and belonging manifest themselves in the experiences of forced immigrants, while investigating the impact of residence permits in the context of rising radical conservatism. Drawing on qualitative interviews of six participants from different countries, the study examines the multifaceted nature of vulnerability and its connection to belonging. The research emphasizes the significance of innate and structural factors contributing to vulnerability as well as the importance of emotional attachments and self-identification for heightened belonging. The combination of linguistic isolation, unemployment and social isolation further enhances the vulnerability of my participants. Regarding their belonging, the research sheds light on the complex interplay of imagined communities, within which the participants strive to be perceived as “good immigrants” to safeguard their belonging. This research contributes to understanding the complexities surrounding the belonging and vulnerability of forced immigrants in Sweden.