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Student Visa Options for Sweden

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4Routes
2Post-study
1Path to PR
Passport
Destination
Purpose
Duration
4 of 4 visas

  • Residence Permit for Upper-Secondary or Exchange Studies

    Processing
    Cost
    SEK 1,500
    Duration
    Length per Migrationsverket.
    Difficulty
    medium

    Residence Permit for Upper-Secondary or Exchange Studies

    SEK 1,500 (studies permit)Application fee
    SEK 10,656/moProof of funds
    See official pageProcessing time
    1 yearDuration
    Official site ↗

  • Residence Permit for Studies

    Processing
    Up to 13 weeks
    Cost
    SEK 1,500
    Duration
    Duration of programme. Can apply for a job-seeker permit for 6 months after graduation.
    Difficulty
    easy

    Residence Permit for Studies

    SEK 1,500Application fee
    SEK 10,656/moProof of funds
    Up to 13 weeksProcessing time
    6 monthsDuration
    Work 15 hrs/weekPost-study work
    Official site ↗

  • Residence Permit for Contract or Specialisation Education

    Processing
    Cost
    SEK 1,500
    Duration
    Length per Migrationsverket.
    Difficulty
    medium

    Residence Permit for Contract or Specialisation Education

    SEK 1,500 (studies permit)Application fee
    SEK 10,656/moProof of funds
    See official pageProcessing time
    4 yearsDuration
    Official site ↗

  • Residence Permit for Doctoral Studies

    Processing
    4–9 weeks
    Cost
    SEK 1,500
    Duration
    Duration of the doctoral programme.
    Difficulty
    medium

    Residence Permit for Doctoral Studies

    SEK 1,500 (doctoral studies permit)Application fee
    SEK 10,656/moProof of funds
    4–9 weeksProcessing time
    4 yearsDuration
    No work limitPost-study workPath to PR
    Official site ↗
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General information only - not legal advice. Always verify with official government sources before making any immigration decisions.