Apply (You want to extend > Look for work after completing your studies in Sweden)

Apply

Have you prepared all the documents?

Be sure to provide complete information and attach all necessary documents. The Swedish Migration Agency prioritises complete cases.

See which documents you must attach under the “Important to know” tab

When you apply in the e-service, you can include your family in your own application.

Requirements for applying in the e-service

To apply in the e-service, you must

be 18 years or older
have a valid email address
be able to pay the application fee with a payment card issued by Visa or Mastercard
be able to scan or photograph the documents you need to attach.

E-service for job seekers after studies

To the e-service

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What does it cost to apply?

Adults: SEK 1,500
Children under 18 years of age: SEK 750

You will not receive a refund if your application is rejected.

If you cannot apply in the e-service

If you cannot apply in the e-service, you must fill in the forms:

Application for a residence permit to seek work on completing studies or research (189011) Pdf, 811.1 kB.

Family details – Appendix to your application (239011) Pdf, 876.4 kB.

If your family is applying with you, each family member must fill in the form:

Application for a residence permit for family members of students and doctoral students (135011) Pdf, 862.2 kB.

Submit the application

You can either submit the application and the attached documents at one of the Swedish Migration Agency’s service centres or send them to:

Migrationsverket
Box 3100
903 03 Umeå
Sweden

Pay the application fee

Once we have received your application, we will contact you via email or letter with information on how to make the payment and how much you must pay.