Residence Permit for Studying in Sweden

For first-time applicantion, you need to apply at the Consulate.

It will be possible to prolong a student residence permit via the Swedish Migration Board's website > Swedish Migration Board, but then you must be able to pay the application fee by VISA, Mastercard or American Express. If you do not have any of these, please apply directly to the Consulate General instead. You cannot apply through the Internet and then pay the fee at the Consulate! 

You are required to enclose the following documents with your application:

• Two fully completed and signed application forms.
  
  
• Three passport size photos. The photos must be: Full face (facing the camera directly with your eyes looking straight at the camera); In colour with a light background; No more than six months old and resemble you; You must be bareheaded, unless you have special religious reasons.
  
  
• A valid passport and two photocopies of all pages which have some kind of stamped or written information. Please note that even if you are not yet a holder of a valid passport it is possible to apply for residence permit. You can forward your passport to the Consulate later.
  
  
• An original invitation letter from the research institution in Sweden or a letter of acceptance from the university/college where you are going to carry out full time study, and a photocopy of the letter. Those who first wish to study language and join another university or college later are required to enclose a letter of acceptance and confirmation letter from both the language school AND the university.
  
  
• If applicant has a job, a letter from the employer has to be presented. The position of the applicant should be stated in the letter. The letter should be signed and stamped and the address, tel number and fax number to your employer should be clear. The original and a photocopy of the letter should be presented.
  
  
  
• Information about sponsorship/financial guarantee. The sum requested is at present SEK 7300 per month for 10 months a year. You must be able to show that you have enough money for your upkeep throughout the whole period of your stay in Sweden.
  
  
• For non-Chinese applicants: valid Chinese residence permit.
  
  
• If you will study less than one year, you must have a comprehensive health insurance. The insurance policy in original and two photocopies should be presented.

You are required to pay an application fee, CNY 1150 (subject to change), when you hand in your application. If your application is rejected, the fee will not be refunded.

(Fees may be adjusted according to the updated rate between SEK and CNY each month.)

You should hand in your application to the Consulate at least 10 weeks before your departure to Sweden.

If you fail to supply the necessary documents mentioned above, the decision-making process of your case may be delayed. The Consulate may call you to ask for additional documents or information if necessary.

Please, note that if your spouse or child is going with you, another kind of application form is needed for them.