Upper Secondary or High School (Gymnasium)

• Residence permit application form #105031, completed, signed and dated, and including detailed contact information.
  
• National passport or other travel document.
  
• 2 passport photos, in color, taken from the front with the face depicted at a straight angle.  Digital files and photocopies of passport pictures will NOT be accepted.
  
• Certificate from the exchange organization or an acceptance letter from the high school showing that you have been accepted to the program and clearly stating the name and address of the host family.
  
  If the certificate/acceptance letter from the exchange organization/high school does not show that the organization/high school assumes all financial responsibilities during the entire stay in Sweden, an additional letter from a parent or guardian must be submitted to certify that they will provide a minimum of 7300 SEK (approx. $1300) per month for the entire duration of the stay.  (For example, for a stay of 10 months, proof of 73,000 SEK is required.)  2 copies of a bank statement must be included for verification.
  
• Documentation proving that you are covered by health insurance for the duration of your stay in Sweden (minimum 30,000 Euro or 50,000 USD).
  
• Application fee, in the form of one money order or certified bank check, payable to Consulate General of Sweden or Embassy of Sweden, depending on where you file the application. 
  
• Self-addressed stamped envelope or self-addressed pre-paid FedEx packing slip for return of passport.
  

How much does it cost?
A non-refundable application fee of $60 (or $120 for applicants 18 or older). All applications should also include payment for return shipment for the passport:

$10 for regular Fed Ex OR
$17 for next-business-day delivery

The total amount can be paid with one money order.

How do I submit my application?
Applications with all required documents may be delivered in person during visiting hours or sent directly to the following address:

Embassy of Sweden
Attn: Visa Section
2900 K Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20007

Applications must include a self-addressed stamped envelope or self-addressed pre-paid FedEx packing slip for return of passport.

Due to the large number of applications, the Embassy will NOT be able to confirm receipt of your documents. If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please use registered mail or a delivery service such as FedEx that enables you to track packages online.

Please note that you might be requested to provide additional documentation.

How long does it take?

An estimated time of 2-3 months is usually required to process your application.