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Sweden Contract or specialisation education residence permit

11 facts quoted from the official source

Full-time contract or specialisation education in Sweden.

Income required
SEK 10,656/mo
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment at an education institutionFinal admission to full-time studies is required; any tuition fee must be paid before the application.
  • Financial meansFor 2026, the maintenance requirement is at least SEK 10,656 per month; accompanying family increases the amount by SEK 4,440 for a partner and SEK 2,664 per child.
  • Who qualifiesThis permit is for a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA unless an expressly stated exception applies.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentA valid passport is required.
  • Health insuranceComprehensive health insurance is required when the studies will last less than one year.
Also stated by the source
  • Work rights during studyThis study permit does not grant a right to work.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • FeeThe current official application tariff applies to this route.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
3 proven from the official source.
  • Duration and validityThe permit is limited to the study period and passport, with a stated maximum of 4 years per grant.
  • Duration Maximum YearsThe permit is limited to the study period and passport, with a stated maximum of 4 years per grant.
  • Renewal and extensionThe study permit can be extended.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Sweden?
The official source states: Full-time contract or specialisation education in Sweden.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: For 2026, the maintenance requirement is at least SEK 10,656 per month; accompanying family increases the amount by SEK 4,440 for a partner and SEK 2,664 per child. The lowest published threshold is SEK 10,656/mo (income).
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Comprehensive health insurance is required when the studies will last less than one year.

Every answer is quoted from the official migrationsverket.se page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source migrationsverket.seLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Sweden government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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