Do I need a residence permit?

Studies for longer than 3 months require a residence permit

If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU and you are planning to study for longer than three months, you must have a residence permit. The permit must have been issued before you can travel to Sweden. Follow the instructions for how to apply for a residence permit on the Swedish Migration Agency’s website External link, opens in new window. or contact the closest Swedish Embassy or Swedish Consulate External link, opens in new window..

You should also confirm possible entry visa requirements with the Swedish Embassy or Swedish Consulate External link, opens in new window. responsible for your home country.

Please remember that you cannot apply for a residence permit unless you have been admitted to full time accredited university studies in Sweden and paid the tuition fee. The application fee for a residence permit can be found on the Migration Agency's page for fees. External link, opens in new window.

You can find specific information on how to apply for a residence permit depending on your admission through the page Visa Requirements.