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Facts

A person who wishes to study at a university or college in Sweden for a period longer than three months must have a residence permit. The permit must be complete and entered into the passport before entry into Sweden.

A person who is in Sweden for a period of less than three months does not need a residence permit. However, citizens of certain countries must have a visa.

A residence permit for study purposes is subject to a time limit. Even if the period spent in the country has extended over several years you are normally not permitted to become a permanent resident in Sweden.

To ensure that you receive a reply in time for commencement of your course programme it is extremely important that you apply for a residence permit as soon as you receive notification that you have been enrolled.

Make sure that you answer all questions in the questionnaire on the application form. You must also enclose all necessary documents so that your application is complete, otherwise there is a risk that the processing of your application will be delayed and you will not receive a decision in time.
Studera i Sverige / Study in Sweden

Residence Permit for Studies

A person who wishes to study at a university or college in Sweden for a period longer than three months must have a residence permit. The permit must be complete and entered into the passport before entry into Sweden. A person who is in Sweden for a period of less than three months does not need a residence permit. However, citizens of certain countries must have a visa. A residence permit for study purposes is subject to a time limit. Even if the period spent in the country has extended over several years you are normally not permitted to become a permanent resident in Sweden

The application should be handed in by the applicant to the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi. All decisions are made by the Migration Board in Sweden. Neither the Embassy nor anyone else can influence the decision of the Migration Board.

A fee is being collected in the local currency dong (VND) when handing in an application at the Embassy in Hanoi. Please check the fee at the Embassy.

Please make sure that you have the following documents ready before visiting the Embassy.
All documents must be provided in two copies:

1. Two application forms, properly filled out in either Swedish or English and duly signed by the applicant

2. Passport in original, duly signed by the passport holder, which must be valid for at least 3 months exceeding the application time requested. A copy of the passport is also requested.

3. Two, recently taken, passport sized photos

4. A certificate stating that you have been enrolled for full-time study

5. A certificate stating that you have comprehensive health insurance valid in Sweden if you intend to study for a period of less than one year.

6. Bank statement showing that you have your own funds to support yourself (in English) or a document showing that you have been awarded a scholarship or similar (such as a foreign study grant) with details of the amount and the period during which you will receive the money

Or (applies to doctoral students) a document showing that you have been awarded a study grant or salary with details of the amount and the period during which you will receive the money.
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