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Student Residence Permit (higher education)

Processing
1-3 months
Cost
From SEK 1,500
Validity
Length of studies

Residence permit for non-EU students admitted to full-time studies at a Swedish university or university college.

Requirements

  • Admission to full-time higher education studies in Sweden
  • First tuition fee instalment paid (where fees apply)
  • Maintenance funds of roughly SEK 11,000+ per month for the permit period (check Migrationsverket’s current figure)
  • Health insurance covering the full stay if studying for less than 1 year

Time and cost

Processing time
1-3 months (apply as soon as admitted)
Validity
Length of studies, granted in periods of up to 2 years
Cost

From SEK 1,500

Required

  • SEK 1,500 application fee

Optional

  • SEK 750 application fee for a child, if family members come with you
Path to residency
After graduation, switch to a work permit or the 12-month job-seeker permit; doctoral study time counts toward permanent residence

Documents

  • Valid passport

    Covering the study period

  • Admission letter

    From a Swedish higher education institution

  • Proof of funds

    Bank statement, scholarship or student finance covering the period

  • Proof of tuition payment

    First instalment receipt where fees apply

  • Health insurance (if it applies)

    Required for programs shorter than 1 year

Tips

  • Students may work during their studies with no formal hourly limit
  • After graduating you can apply for a 12-month permit to seek work or start a business
  • Apply online well before the semester, especially during the summer peak