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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. 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. You are entitled to work during the time you are studying. The same applies to your family members.
A person who has a right of residence must register with the Swedish Migration Board no later than three months after entering the country. You register by using the form Registration of right of residence, no. 141011. You can choose to submit your application in person to one of the Migration Board´s permit Units or send it in by post. You can also register here on the website.
If you are a citizen of Switzerland you must apply for a residence permit. For further information, see under the page Swiss citizens.
Nordic citizens may spend time in and live in Sweden without needing to register or hold a residence permit.
In order to be registered as a student you must enclose a copy of a valid passport or national identity card proving your citizenship. You also need to enclose:
There is no cost for registering.
The registration certificate is sent to your address in Sweden. The 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. Read more about permanent right of residence.
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. You register by using the form Registration of right of residence, no. 141011. You can choose to submit your application in person to one of the Migration Board´s permit Units or send it in by post. You can also register here on the website.
Note that the Permit Unit in Solna has other routines.
Swiss citizens
If you are a citizen of Switzerland you must apply for a residence permit. For further information, see under the page Swiss citizens.
Nordic citizens
Nordic citizens may spend time in and live in Sweden without needing to register or hold a residence permit.
Documents you need to enclose
In order to be registered as a student you must enclose a copy of a valid passport or national identity card proving your citizenship. You also need to enclose:
- proof of admission to a course programme which is at least at upper secondary school level
- assurance signed by yourself that you have sufficient funds for your support
- documented proof that you have comprehensive health insurance that is valid in Sweden.
It is important that your application for registration has been signed and that you submit the documents requested by the Migration Board to ensure that you are registered as quickly as possible.
Registration fee
There is no cost for registering.
Registration certificate
The registration certificate is sent to your address in Sweden. The 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. Read more about permanent right of residence.
Members of the EU
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.
Citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland also enjoy freedom of movement within the EU.
Page updated: 2009-12-01
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