Higher education
You want to extend your residence permit for higher education, in the form of first- or second-cycle studies. You can apply for an extension of any family member’s residence permit at the same time.
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You want to extend your residence permit to study in Sweden, or your permit as a family member of someone who is studying.
Residence permits for mobility studies
You have a residence permit for mobility studies in Sweden and intend to continue studying in an EU programme or multilateral programme, and want to extend your residence permit.
Doctoral studies
You want to extend your residence permit for doctoral studies. You can apply for an extension of any family member’s residence permit at the same time.
Contract or specialisation education
You want to extend your residence permit for contract or specialisation education. You can apply for an extension of any family member’s residence permit at the same time.
Other studies and exchange studies at upper secondary school
You want to extend your residence permit for other studies or exchange studies at upper secondary school.
Look for work after completing your studies in Sweden
You have completed your higher education studies in Sweden and want to apply for a residence permit to look for work or investigate the possibilities of starting your own business here.
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.