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Studying in Sweden – EU/EEA citizens
As an EU/EEA citizen you have the right of residence in Sweden and may study without a residence permit. The same applies to your family members with the exception of your parents. You and your family members are entitled to begin working immediately. If you would like to stay longer than three months, you have to register with the Swedish Migration Board.
On entering Sweden you need a valid passport or an identity card proving your citizenship.
A person who has a right of residence must register with the Swedish Migration Board no later than three months after entering the country.
In order to be registered as a student you must enclose documents indicating that you meet the conditions for this:
If you are registering with the Swedish Migration Board, you can choose to do so in three ways:
There is no cost for registering.
The registration certificate is permanent, does not need to be renewed and is valid as long as you are resident in the country on condition that you satisfy the above requirements. When you have been in Sweden legally and with right of residence for five years without a break, you have permanent right of residence. If you would like a permanent residence certificate you can apply to the Swedish Migration Board.
A decision regarding registration cannot be appealed. If you do not have right of residence, and as a result you are not registered, you can apply for a residence permit instead.
If you are a citizen of Switzerland you must apply for a residence permit. Nordic citizens may spend time in and live in Sweden without needing to register or hold a residence permit.
Registration
A person who has a right of residence must register with the Swedish Migration Board no later than three months after entering the country.
Requirements for registration
In order to be registered as a student you must enclose documents indicating that you meet the conditions for this:
- proof of admission to a course programme which is at least at upper secondary school level.
- assurance that you have sufficient funds for your support
- documented proof that you have comprehensive health insurance that is valid in Sweden.
You are entitled to work during the time you are studying.
Different ways of registering
If you are registering with the Swedish Migration Board, you can choose to do so in three ways:
- here at the Swedish Migration Board's website
- by post to the Swedish Migration Board by completing the form Registration of right of residence, no. 141011
- at one of the Swedish Migration Board's Permit Units by completing the form Registration of right of residence, no. 141011.
It is important that your application for registration is complete and has been signed to ensure that you are registered as quickly as possible.
The registration certificate is sent to your address in Sweden.
Registration fee
There is no cost for registering.
Validity period for registration
The registration certificate is permanent, does not need to be renewed and is valid as long as you are resident in the country on condition that you satisfy the above requirements. When you have been in Sweden legally and with right of residence for five years without a break, you have permanent right of residence. If you would like a permanent residence certificate you can apply to the Swedish Migration Board.
Right to appeal
A decision regarding registration cannot be appealed. If you do not have right of residence, and as a result you are not registered, you can apply for a residence permit instead.
Members of the EU
Austria, Belgium, Bulgary, Cyperus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Litauania, Luxembourg, Malta, Nederlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
Austria, Belgium, Bulgary, Cyperus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Litauania, Luxembourg, Malta, Nederlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
Citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland also enjoy freedom of movement within the EU
Page updated: 2009-12-01
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