Sweden student visa

1. Schengen visa for study or educational training

   Visa needed

   Travellers who need a visa for a short study, educational training or scientific research visit can apply.

   Stay

   Usually up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

   Entries

   One, two or multiple entries.

   Fee

   No visa application fee for study, educational training or scientific research.

   Processing

   Normally within 15 calendar days for an admissible Schengen application without issues.

   1. Apply to Sweden's embassy or consulate if Sweden is your main destination.
   2. Submit your supporting documents no earlier than six months before planned entry.
   3. Attend in person for your first application and provide fingerprints and a digital photo if required.

2. Visa-free school group visit

   No visa needed

   School pupils who are not EU single market nationals but legally reside there can qualify when travelling with a general education school group and a teacher.

   Stay

   A short stay or transit.

   1. Travel as part of a school group accompanied by a teacher.
   2. Have the teacher carry a List of Travellers form identifying the pupils and explaining the trip.

3. Long-stay study visa or residence permit

   Other permit

   Non-EU single market nationals planning study stays over 90 days generally need long-stay permission.

   Stay

   More than 90 days.

   Valid for

   Generally a long-stay visa for less than one year, or a residence permit for longer periods.

• Relevant supporting documents for study or educational training.

• A fee exemption does not remove the need to apply for a visa when one is required.
• Long-stay procedures depend on the country issuing the permission.
• Some long-stay study procedures are shared across issuing countries, but Swedish application details are not specified.

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