Resident Permits for Students

U.S. citizens planning to study in Sweden for more than three months will need a residence permit. For a stay of less than three months, no residence permit is required. However, foreign nationals of certain countries must obtain visas in order to enter Sweden.

> The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs maintains a list of countries whose citizens must obtain a visa in order to enter Sweden.

If you are applying for a residence permit to study at a University or a College you can apply online.

Online application on the Swedish Migration Board website