Higher education
You want to apply for a residence permit for higher education studies in the form of first- or second-cycle studies. If your family will be accompanying you, they can apply at the same time.
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You want to apply for a residence permit to study in Sweden, or as an accompanying family member of someone who is studying.
Doctoral studies
You want to apply for a residence permit for doctoral studies. If your family will be accompanying you, they can apply at the same time.
Studies in a mobility programme
You want to apply for a residence permit for studies in a mobility programme that are to start in Sweden, or you have been admitted to mobility studies in another EU country and want to notify the Swedish Migration Agency that you will complete parts of your studies in Sweden.
Contract or specialisation education
You want to apply for a residence permit for contract or specialisation education. If your family will be accompanying you, they can apply at the same time.
Other studies and exchange studies at upper secondary school
You want to apply for a residence permit for other studies or exchange studies at upper secondary school for a period longer than three months.
Family who want to apply afterwards
You are a family member of a person who has applied for or has been granted a residence permit for studies in higher education, doctoral studies or a residence permit to look for work after completing their studies. You now want to apply to live with this person, who is already in Sweden.
Permanent residence permits for doctoral students
You want to apply for a permanent residence permit as a doctoral student. If any of your family members also want to apply for a permanent residence permit, they can do so at the same time as you.
News
2026-05-25
New rules for residence permits for studies in higher education
The Swedish Parliament has decided on new rules for those who have or are going to apply for a residence permit for studies in higher education. The rules mean, among other things, limitations on work alongside your studies, higher requirements for study results, and that you must notify the Swedish Migration Agency of your address.
2026-05-25
New rules for researchers and doctoral students
The Swedish Parliament has decided on new rules for researchers and doctoral students. The rules mean, among other things, that doctoral students with a hosting agreement can receive a residence permit for research, that it will be easier to receive a permanent residence permit, and that you can apply for another permit in Sweden in more situations.