| Money you must show | SEK 10,656 a month for applications made in 2026 For the whole period of the permit, which is granted for one or two years. Tuition must already be paid and does not count towards this. Source: Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket), checked 13 November 2026 |
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| Visa fee | SEK 1,500 Residence permit application fee, not a visa fee. SEK 750 under 18. Source: Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket), checked 13 November 2026 |
| Work while you study | 15 hours a week in term, unrestricted in June, July and August Applies to permits granted on or after 11 June 2026. Before that date there was no weekly cap. Source: Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket), checked 13 November 2026 |
| Stay after you graduate | Up to 12 months to look for work Up to 18 months after a doctorate. You must apply before your study permit expires. Source: Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket), checked 26 October 2026 |