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BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Immigration & visas
Many students will need to apply for a residence permit to study in
Sweden. If you have any questions, we encourage you to begin by
referring to the official website of the Migration Board in Sweden.
EEA AND SWISS NATIONALS
European Economic Area (EEA) citizens have the right
of free movement and residence in Sweden. When entering Sweden, you need a valid passport or ID card
that indicates your citizenship.
As an EU citizen, you can move to Sweden and study
without applying for any kind of permit.
EU citizens who want to stay in Sweden for more than
three months in order to, for example, work or study, no
longer need to register their right of residence with the
Swedish Migration Board as of 1 May, 2014.
Please note that if you are a citizen of Switzerland
you must apply for a residence permit, see here:
http://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/For-EU-citizens/Swiss-citizens.html
NON-EEA NATIONALS
Non-EEA nationals planning to study at a university in
Sweden require a residence permit. Make sure to extend your passport if it is about to expire – you cannot
obtain a permit for a period longer than your passport
is valid.
In order to obtain a residence permit you must have:
• A valid passport
• A letter of acceptance from SSE
• Proof that you are able to support yourself for the
planned study period
• Paid the first portion of your tuition fee (if you are
obligated to pay tuition fees). SSE will notify the
Migration Board when the payment has been made
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WHEN TO APPLY FOR YOUR RESIDENCE
PERMIT
We encourage you to apply as soon as you receive a letter of acceptance from SSE and pay the first portion of
the tuition fee, if you are required to pay the tuition fee
(latest June, 1). The current waiting time is indicated on
the official website of the Migration Board in Sweden.
HOW TO APPLY FOR YOUR RESIDENCE
PERMIT
You must apply online after you have received your letter of acceptance and paid the first portion of the tuition fee, if you are required to pay the tuition fee. You
will have to visit the Swedish embassy or consulate-general to be photographed and fingerprinted.
Please note that residence permits are limited to the duration of the study period or to one year, whichever is
shorter. Your permit will be renewed annually, provided
you earn the number of credits required and can produce evidence of continued financial support. Renewal
requests are processed by your local Swedish Migration
Board office. If you have any questions, please contact
the Swedish embassy or consulate in your home country or the country where you currently live.
