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Other studies residence permit

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What education or training is this pathway designed for?

This pathway is for non-higher-education studies such as WMU programmes that do not lead to a higher-education qualification, upper-secondary-level folk high school education, and certain vocational education. It excludes independent language study and compulsory-school study, and normally excludes Komvux or SFI.

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  • What counts as other studies?
    For example, other studies includes studies at the World Maritime University in Malmö (WMU) that do not lead to a higher education qualification, folk high school education at the upper secondary level, or certain types of vocational education. You cannot get a residence permit for independent language studies or studies at the compulsory school level.
  • Studies requiring permanent residence
    You normally can not get a residence permit for studies that require you to be permanently resident in Sweden, for example studies at Komvux or SFI (Swedish for immigrants).

What type of institution/course must accept or enrol the applicant?

The applicant must be finally admitted to full-time studies in Sweden. Distance learning does not qualify. Full-time study means planned study work averaging at least 20 teaching hours per week. The official source does not state a specific type of institution.

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  • Requirements — full-time studies
    You must be finally admitted to full-time studies in Sweden. You cannot be granted a residence permit for distance learning as a form of study.
  • Definition of full-time studies
    “Full-time studies” are planned study work averaging at least 20 teaching hours per week. Studies at upper secondary school are normally counted as full-time studies.

What are the most important financial or study-related conditions: tuition, funds, insurance, full-time study, attendance or equivalent?

Any tuition fee must be paid. The applicant must be admitted to full-time studies, and distance learning does not qualify. For a 2026 application, financial maintenance must cover the full application period, at least SEK 10,656 per month, subject to the stated reductions for free food or housing. Comprehensive health insurance is required for studies lasting less than one year unless the applicant is covered through the education provider; it must cover medical care, hospitalisation, emergency dental care and medically necessary repatriation.

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  • Requirements — full-time studies
    You must be finally admitted to full-time studies in Sweden. You cannot be granted a residence permit for distance learning as a form of study.
  • Requirements — tuition fees
    If the education to which you have been admitted is subject to a tuition fee, you must have paid it.
  • Requirements — health insurance
    If you have been admitted to studies that will last less than a year, you need comprehensive health insurance. If you do not have insurance through your higher education institution, you must have your own insurance. The insurance must be valid for the entire time you will be in Sweden and cover costs for emergency and other medical care, hospitalisation, and emergency dental care. It must also cover expenses for home transportation for medical reasons.
  • Requirements — financial maintenance
    Your means of “financial maintenance” must be sufficient for the entire period for which you are applying for a residence permit.
  • Maintenance requirement — 2026 amount
    at least SEK 10,656 per month, if you applied in 2026
  • Maintenance requirement — reductions
    If you can show that you receive free housing and/or food through the higher education institution or an organisation that works for international exchange, the amount per month can be reduced.

Can the student work? Under what major restrictions? What is the family position where clearly stated?

The permit does not give the student the right to work in Sweden. Family members who want to visit the student can apply for a visitor’s permit.

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How long does the status last, how is it renewed, and what officially documented post-study work or residence possibilities exist?

The residence permit can be granted for at most one year and never beyond the passport’s validity. It can be extended. If it covers the full study period, the Swedish Migration Agency adds two weeks for the student to finish the studies and leave Sweden. The official source does not state a post-study work or residence pathway.

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Limits of the record
  • The official route page says the permit can be extended but does not state the extension requirements or procedure.
  • The official route page does not document a post-study work or residence pathway; no universal negative is inferred.
  • For how long can I be granted a residence permit?
    You can be granted a residence permit for a maximum of one year, but never for longer than your passport is valid. Your residence permit can be extended.
  • Permit period after the end of studies
    If you are granted a residence permit for the entire duration of your studies, the Swedish Migration Agency will add an extra two weeks to your permit period, to give you enough time to complete your studies and leave the country.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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