Residence permit for students are granted for you who wish to study in Sweden. There are two main requirements you must meet, in order to obtain a residence permit based on studies:
- You must be admitted to a university or institution of higher education in Sweden.
- You must give proof that you are able to support yourself financially throughout your entire time in Sweden.
This currently means, that you need to have no less than 8 100 SEK/month to cover your daily living expenses (like rent, food, transportation etc).
On July 20, 2021, the Swedish migration legislation will be changed. Many who have applied for a residence permit and not received a decision before July 20 will be affected by the new rules.
If you are a doctoral student and you apply for a permanent residence permit, this will affect you and any family members applying with you.
According to the new rules to be eligible for a permanent residence permit as a doctoral student, you must
- have held a residence permit for four years of the past seven years
- be able to financially support yourself
- be expected to live an orderly life.
On the Swedish Migration Board – Migrationsverket website you can read more in detail about the new requirements.
E-learning course: Preparing your move to Sweden
Are you already feeling a bit overwhelmed about all the stuff you need to figure out how to move to Sweden? We’ve got you covered. Over the years we’ve been repeatedly told just stressful this process can be so we created a digital course with all the information you need to move. Here you will learn about:
- Short (and long facts) about Sweden.
- The history and background of Sweden in regards to democracy, religious freedom, gender equality, social security, child welfare and LGBTQIA+.
- The types of visas and residence permits that are available plus the requirements.
- Important Swedish agencies, and trust us, you DO need to know about these ones.
- How to find a place to stay and how to avoid rental fraud.
- How to pack for your move depending on the season.
- And there will be some quizzes to make sure you are paying attention and not falling asleep at your screen.
After finishing this course, you will have a greater understanding of what has made Sweden what it is today, how you best prepare for a move here and to get your stay here started in the best manner.
