What is required to apply for a residence for studies in Sweden?
- have a valid passport
- be admitted to full-time studies
- be able to support yourself during the period for which you are applying for
- have an comprehensive health insurance if you are admitted to studies for less than one year.
* If your passport is about to expire, make sure to extend it – you cannot obtain a permit for longer than your passport's period of validity
*Full-time studies correspond to 30 higher education credits per term. You cannot get a residence permit for distance studies
* Minimum of SEK 8,190 per month is required.
Upon acquiring residence permit for studying at a university or college, you are allowed to work without a work permit as long as your residence permit is valid.
Last updated on 20.09.2019