Residence Permits By Reason of Studies in Sweden

Applications containing ANY forged documents will NOT be processed and the application fee will NOT be refunded. Further, such person will be liable to prosecution and will be reported to the relevant authority including other Schengen Embassies. Required documents to apply for residence permits by reason of studies

-Downloaded and completed Student Application form from www.migrationsverket.se

- Two recently taken photographs in colour,
- Valid passport for the whole planned stay in Sweden,
- Two copies of the laminated ID-page of the passport
- Two completed application forms (in block letters), signed by the applicant
- Original of marriage certificate, if married
- Birth certificate in original
- Admission letter from place of study in Sweden
- Certificate of your own banking assets

- Tax clearance certificate for previous year (or from sponsor)
- Certificates from previous highschool or university studies
- West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) or National Examination Council Exam (NECO) AND one scratch card

-National Youth Service Certificate

-Print out of confirmation called "Appointment details"

-Two copies of each original document


Please note:

that all the above required documents are compulsory and your application will NOT be processed unless all documents are provided.

- The fee (18,800 naira incl bank charges) is not refundable.

-Application and all information about payment and arranging appointment for interview will be obtained from www.swedenvisa.org.

- Applicant must apply in person at the Embassy.
- All applications are submitted to the Swedish Migration Board.
- The Embassy cannot affect the processing time which takes minimum 6 weeks.
- For more information, see the website of the  Swedish Migration Board www.migrationsverket.se
- All original documents must be handed in two copies.