FAQ
Common questions.
What do I need for the Sweden student visa?
The official page asks for: final admission to full-time studies in Sweden, tuition fee paid, if your course has one, health insurance if you study for under a year and a passport valid for the whole stay, as well as the money to live on.
How much money do I need for the Sweden student visa?
At least SEK 10,656 a month if you apply in 2026, for the whole permit period. Add SEK 4,440 a month for a spouse or partner and SEK 2,664 for each child.
Do I need to pay tuition before I apply?
Pay any tuition fee before you apply. You only count as finally admitted once it is paid, and your university tells the Migration Agency.
Can I work while I study in Sweden?
Up to 15 hours a week in term time for permits granted from 11 June 2026. No limit in June, July and August, or for work that is part of your course.
Can I stay in Sweden after I graduate?
After a bachelor's or master's you can get up to one year to look for work or look into starting a business. Apply before your study permit runs out.
Can I get a Sweden student visa for a language course?
No. A language course on its own does not qualify.
How long can I stay on the Sweden student visa?
One or two years at a time, depending on the university, and never longer than your studies or your passport. Two extra weeks are added at the end. Yes, it can be extended. For permits from 11 June 2026 you must pass 37.5 credits in the first year and 45 credits a year after that.
How much does the Sweden student visa cost?
SEK 1,500 for adults and SEK 750 for children. Japanese citizens and some scholarship holders pay nothing.
Who can apply for the Sweden student visa?
Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland. For people from outside the EU/EEA who are finally admitted to full-time bachelor's, master's or exchange studies at a Swedish university or university college.
Can I bring my family?
A spouse, partner and children under 18 can apply at the same time. You must show money to live on for them too.
How do I apply?
Apply online from outside Sweden, then show your passport at a Swedish embassy or consulate-general, or in a digital check. 75% of recently decided cases were decided within 3 months.
Sources
- Sweden: Residence permit for studies in higher education (migrationsverket.se)
- Sweden: Residence permit for studies in higher education (migrationsverket.se)
- Sweden: Residence permit for studies in higher education (migrationsverket.se)
- Sweden: Residence permit for studies in higher education (migrationsverket.se)
General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.