I have a residence permit to study at a Swedish university and college and want to work while I am studying. Do I have to apply for a work permit?

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I have a residence permit to study at a Swedish university and college and want to work while I am studying. Do I have to apply for a work permit?

No, as a student at a Swedish university and college you are exempt from the requirement of having a work permit for the period you hold a valid residence permit to study.

Sidan senast uppdaterad: 2010-07-07