Sweden study visa
1 current source-backed study pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-13
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study route | A non-EU/EEA student admitted to full-time higher education in Sweden may qualify for a residence permit; the applicant needs a valid passport, paid tuition, funds and insurance when required, and bachelor’s or master’s students may work up to 15 hours weekly. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study route | Application fee (adult) | 1,500 SEK | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (adult family member) | 1,500 SEK | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (child) | 750 SEK | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee | 1,500 SEK | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (under18) | 750 SEK | Official source |
| Study route | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 3 months | Official source |
| Study route | First permit valid for | 24 months | Official source |
| Study route | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Study route | Money to show | 10,656 SEK | Official source |
| Study route | Work allowed while studying (term time) | 15 hours/week | Official source |
| Study route | Where to apply | online | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Study route | The official page states the work conditions for this route. | Official source |