Residence Permit for Contract or Specialisation Education
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Residence Permit for Contract or Specialisation Education
Residence Permit for Contract or Specialisation Education
Sweden · Study
What it is
Residence permit for contract education or specialisation training (such as medical specialisation) in Sweden.
Key facts
- Category
- Study
- Duration
- Length per Migrationsverket.
- Processing time
- See Migrationsverket processing times.
- Maximum validity
- 4 years
- Extendable
- Yes
- Path to permanent residence
- No
- Dependants
- Yes
- Work allowance
- 0 hours per week
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (studies permit)
- SEK 1,500
- Proof of funds (2026 maintenance requirement (SEK 10,584 in 2025))
- SEK 10,656 per month
- Application fee (child under 18)
- SEK 750
- Application fee (exempt: student at World Maritime University, Malmo)
- SEK 0
- Application fee (exempt: Japanese citizens)
- SEK 0
- Application fee (exempt: Sida/EU/SI/Uppsala ISP scholarship (living costs))
- SEK 0
Key requirements
- Admission to contract or specialisation education
- Maintenance of at least SEK 10,584 per month
- Comprehensive health insurance
Working on this visa
The permit carries no right to work in Sweden at all.
Bringing family
Spouse, registered partner, cohabiting partner and children under 18 may apply at the same time; the family's financial maintenance must be arranged for the whole permit period.
Money you must show
2026 figure; SEK 10,584/month if applied in 2025.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 27 July 2026.