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Contract or specialisation education

Who it's for: For people who want a residence permit for contract or specialisation education.

Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.

Last checked 3 Nov 2026

Requirements at a glance

  • Study place needed: Yes
  • Main fee: SEK 1,500

Figures and costs

Approximate, at rates of 27 Oct 2026. Banks use different rates.
Figures for the Contract or specialisation education
ItemAmountIn your currencySource
Main feeSEK 1,500—migrationsverket.seOfficial · 3 Nov 2026

Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.

What the official pages say

2 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.

  • Study place neededYesOfficial wording
    “You must be finally admitted to full-time studies in Sweden.”
  • Main feeSEK 1,500Official wording
    “Adults: SEK 1,500 Children under 18 years of age: SEK 750”

We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Salary threshold; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.

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