First- or second-cycle studies
You want to apply for a residence permit for higher education studies. If your family will be accompanying you, they can apply at the same time.
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You want to apply for a residence permit to study in Sweden, or as an accompanying family member of someone who is studying.
Studies in a mobility programme
You want to apply for a residence permit for studies in a mobility programme that are to start in Sweden, or you have been admitted to mobility studies in another EU country and want to notify the Swedish Migration Agency that you will complete parts of your studies in Sweden.
Doctoral studies
You want to apply for a residence permit for doctoral studies. If your family will be accompanying you, they can apply at the same time.
Contract or specialisation education
You want to apply for a residence permit for contract or specialisation education. If your family will be accompanying you, they can apply at the same time.
Other studies and exchange studies at upper secondary school
You want to apply for a residence permit for other studies or exchange studies at upper secondary school for a period longer than three months.
Family who want to apply afterwards
You are a family member of a person who has applied for or has been granted a residence permit for higher education or a residence permit to look for work after completing their studies. You now want to apply to live with this person, who is already in Sweden.
Permanent residence permits for doctoral students
You want to apply for a permanent residence permit as a doctoral student. If any of your family members also want to apply for a permanent residence permit, they can do so at the same time as you.
News
2025-04-03
On 9 April, the Swedish Migration Agency will resume its residence and work permit activities in Pakistan. Applicants needing to submit biometric data, have their passport checked or be interviewed after submitting an application can once again do so at the embassy in Islamabad. This does not apply to those who are applying for a Schengen visa to visit Sweden for a short stay.
2025-03-06
Changes for those residing in Cyprus who wish to apply for residence and work permit
From 17 March 2025 the Swedish embassy in Nicosia will no longer handle migration matters. If you are a citizen of Cyprus, you should instead contact the Swedish embassy in Athens, Greece. The same applies for non-Cypriot legal residents of Cyprus.
2025-02-07
Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania are now part of the Schengen area. Legal residents of these countries shall, from 24 February 2025 turn to one of the five Schengen hubs for migration related matters.
2025-02-07
As from 10 March, 2025, the embassy in Sarajevo will no longer handle migration related matters. Instead, you should turn to the Swedish embassy in Skopje, North Macedonia.