Sweden•Europe2 months
SEK kr 750–kr 1,500
Varies by filing options
1-2 years (renewable)
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Residence permit for international students at Swedish higher education with conditional work rights (15 hours weekly during semester, unlimited in summer).
Sweden's Student Residence Permit provides non-EU/EEA nationals with a renewable pathway to pursue full-time higher education at Swedish institutions. Administered by Migrationsverket, the permit requires formal admission and proof of financial self-sufficiency (SEK 10,656 monthly as of 2026). Application must be submitted before entering Sweden, with processing taking approximately 60 days.
Fees are SEK 1,500 for adults and SEK 750 for children under 18. Comprehensive health insurance is required if studies last under one year. Work authorization is limited to 15 hours weekly during semesters, but unlimited in June, July, August, and for education-related work at the host institution. Upon graduation, students may apply for job-seeker extensions or transition to work permits.
This visa is ideal for international students admitted to Swedish universities or vocational institutions who can demonstrate financial means and commitment to full-time on-site study.
| Status type | Tied to program duration |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
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Admission to full-time studies at a Swedish higher education institution (university, university college, higher vocational education, or folk high school at post-secondary level)
Final admission confirmed (tuition fees paid where applicable)
Studies must require physical presence in Sweden (distance learning not qualifying)
Financial maintenance of at least SEK 10,656 per month (2026 rate)
Comprehensive health insurance if studies last less than one year
Application must be submitted and approved before entering Sweden
Education
high_school or higher
Min. Savings
106,560 EUR
Valid passport (copies showing personal details, validity, and issuing country)
Admission decision from the higher education institution confirming full-time on-site studies
Proof of paid tuition fees (institution notifies Migrationsverket)
Proof of financial maintenance (bank statement not older than 4 months, scholarship letter, sponsor letter, or employment certificate)
Comprehensive health insurance (if studies last less than one year and no institutional coverage)
Family members: copies of passports, proof of relationship, and proof of financial maintenance
| Application for a residence permit for students (form 113011) | Fill online |
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