Sweden study route
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 |
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 exact official route source states route conditions including: n hours per week when the job started last day of employment. If you quit the job, this must be stated in the certificate. If you are studying at bachelor's or master's level, you may work a maximum of 15 hours per week in Sweden. This applies if your residence permit was granted on or after 11 June 2026. Student grants or loans from your country of origin You must attach a certificate stating who is providing the student grant or loan that you are the recipient the period for which the grant/loan applies when it will be paid out the monthly amount or total amount for the period of study how much of the student grant/loan is intended for your living expenses. Documents to attach if your family is applying with you Correctly made copies of each family member's passport Your family member can never be granted a permit for longer than their passport is valid. Read more about what the passport copies must show Documents showing that the family’s financial maintenance has been arranged Documents showing your relationship If you are married: marriage certificate, marriage record, or similar document. If you are cohabit | Official source |
| Study route | The exact official route source states: n hours per week when the job started last day of employment. If you quit the job, this must be stated in the certificate. If you are studying at bachelor's or master's level, you may work a maximum of 15 hours per week in Sweden. This applies if your residence permit was granted on or after 11 June 2026. Student grants or loans from your country of origin You must attach a certificate stating who is providing the student grant or loan that you are the recipient the period for which the grant/loan applies when it will be paid out the monthly amount or total amount for the period of study how much of the student grant/loan is intended for your living expenses. Documents to attach if your family is applying with you Correctly made copies of each family member's passport Your family member can never be granted a permit for longer than their passport is valid. Read more about what the passport copies must show Documents showing that the family’s financial maintenance has been arranged Documents showing your relationship If you are married: marriage certificate, marriage record, or similar document. If you are cohabit | Official source |
Official sources
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