Studying in Sweden
In order to study for more than 90 days in Sweden, you must have a residence permit. Read more about how to apply for a permit for studies or research in Sweden.
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Citizens of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan will from 2 December 2024 contact the Swedish Consulate General in Istanbul
Until now citizens of, or persons otherwise legally residing in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, have had their applications for residence- and work permit handled by the Swedish Embassy in Moscow. From December 2 2024 you will instead have your applications handled by the Swedish Consulate General in Istanbul.
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Digital passport check now available for children
Thanks to a new function in the Freja app, passports of applicants with children under five can now be checked digitally.
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If you live in Lebanon you need to continue to travel to other countries to visit the Swedish embassy
The embassy office in Beirut has opened for visitors again, but due to the security situation, the embassy’s activities remain restricted.
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If you have previously contacted the embassy in Bamako, you should now turn to the embassies in Rabat and Abuja instead
The Government has decided that the embassy in Bamako will be closed and the chancellery will close on 30 September 2024. As a result, the Swedish Migration Agency will also close all migration activities at the embassy in September.
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Visa-exempt students can have their passports checked without visiting the Swedish embassy
At the end of May, the Swedish Migration Agency will be launching a pilot for digital passport check. The new e-service will make the application process easier for students and workers from 22 visa-exempt countries and territories.