Study residence permit
Sweden
Sweden rewards completeness: an online application with tuition paid and funds documented is often decided in under two weeks, with one short embassy visit for biometrics.
- Visa type
- Residence permit for studies
- Processing time
- 1–4 weeks for complete applications
- Government fees
- SEK 1,500
- Our service fee
- ₹18,000
- Funds required
- SEK 10,584/month living costs
Document checklist
8 items the mission expects with your application.
- 1
Admission letter
First-cycle or master's admission from a Swedish university.
- 2
Proof of tuition payment
At least the first instalment paid.
- 3
Maintenance funds proof
SEK 10,584/month — bank statement, scholarship or CSN loan.
- 4
Passport + photographs
Valid beyond the study period.
- 5
Health insurance
The university covers you once registered; show interim cover.
- 6
Academic records
As per the admission file.
- 7
Scholarship letter (if any)
Counts directly towards maintenance.
- 8
Biometrics appointment
At the embassy after online filing.
Step by step
- 1
Pay the first instalment
This unlocks a fast, complete application.
- 2
Apply online
File in the Swedish Migration Agency portal and pay the fee.
- 3
Embassy biometrics
One short visit for fingerprints and photo.
- 4
Decision and travel
Permit card delivered or collected.
- 5
Personnummer
Register for a personal number after arrival for healthcare and banking.
Appointments
Biometrics at the Swedish embassy; application is online
Avoid these mistakes
- Complete applications with tuition paid are frequently decided within two weeks.
- Scholarships and CSN loans count fully towards the maintenance requirement.
- Keep interim health insurance until the university registration covers you.
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