🇸🇪 Sweden · Student

EU Mobility Studies Permit (Stay in Sweden) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-08 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€970 (≈ SEK 10,656 · FX 2026-06-22)
Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)
Age range18–100

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 12 months.

Documents

  • Must have a valid passport
  • Must have admitted to full-time studies You must be finally admitted to full-time studies
  • Must have or have applied for your own insurance
  • Must have able to support yourself financially
  • Must have able to present a certificate of employment; an offer of employment is not enough
  • Must have received your residence permit card from the other EU country before you notify the Swedish Migration Agency
  • Must have assembled the documents you will need to attach

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/study/studies-in-a-mobility-programme/mobility-studies-in-an-eu-country-with-a-stay-in-sweden.html.
  3. Typical processing: ~60 days.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €970 (≈ SEK 10,656 · FX 2026-06-22).

Do I need health insurance?

Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum monthly income

“The maintenance requirement is - at least SEK 10,656 per month, if you applied in 2026 - at least SEK 10,584 per month, if you applied in 2025.”

Health insurance

“You must have, or have applied for, a comprehensive health insurance policy.”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-08.

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