Residence permit for studies
If you are not a citizen of an EU/EEA country you need to apply for a residence permit to study in Sweden. You apply to the Swedish Migration Agency, the authority responsible for issuing residence permits in Sweden.
Apply for a residence permit
If you are a non-EU/EEA/Swiss student and are about to study in Sweden for a period of time longer than three months, you need to apply for a residence permit for higher education. This also applies to you if you will study in a mobility programme within the EU and will begin your studies in Sweden. The permit must be issued before you travel to Sweden. Please note that the residence permit card issued by the Swedish Migration Agency cannot be used as an identification document.
On the Swedish Migration Agency's website , you will find full information on how to apply for a residence permit. Please note that you have to be admitted to full-time studies and be able to support yourself financially. You also have to show your passport in an in-person meeting at a Swedish embassy or consulate-general.
If you are a tuition fee paying student, you must have paid the first instalment of the tuition fee before applying for a residence permit. Since the residence permit process will take some time, we recommend that you pay your tuition fee and start the application for residence permit as soon as possible.
Residence permit for studies in higher education (migrationsverket.se)
Payment of tuition fees for newly admitted students
Notification of selection results
You must attach a notification of the selection results when submitting your application for a residence permit.
- For fee-paying students, you will receive your notification of selection results via University Admissions.
- For exchange, double degree and dual master's students, you will receive your notification of selection results via Mobility Online.
It is the only letter of acceptance you will receive and should be submitted to The Swedish Migration Agency when applying. The notification of selection results can also be used by fee-paying students and exchange students instead of an insurance certificate when applying for a residence permit.
Rules for students from EU, EEA and Switzerland
Check the status of your application
Once you have submitted your application, you can check if the application or appeal has been registered as received by the Swedish Migration Agency. You can also see if a decision has been made in your case.
Please note that KTH is unable to influence or expedite the processing of your residence permit application. However, KTH is in touch with the Swedish Migration Agency and foreign missions of Sweden. These authorities are aware of the KTH timeline and work towards ensuring that students are able to start their studies in time.
Check your application (migrationsverket.se)
Work during studies
International students are allowed to work in Sweden during their period of study. No additional work permit is needed. However, be aware that it can be difficult to find a part-time job in Stockholm, especially if you do not speak Swedish.