Higher education
Who it's for: For people who want a residence permit for first- or second-cycle studies in higher 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
- Money to show: SEK 10,656
- Main fee: SEK 1,500
- Family can join: Yes
- Decision time: 3 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | SEK 1,500 | — | migrationsverket.seOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | SEK 10,656 | — | 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
5 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Study place neededYesOfficial wording
“You must be admitted to full-time studies”
Money to showSEK 10,656Official wording
“The maintenance requirement is at least SEK 10,656 per month, if you applied in 2026”
Main feeSEK 1,500Official wording
“Adults: SEK 1,500”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“If your family will be accompanying you, they can apply at the same time.”
Decision time3 monthsOfficial wording
“75% of recently decided cases have been decided within: 3 months”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Salary threshold; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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