Documents Required for Student Visa of Sweden

student visa of sweden.

You must be able to show that you have been granted university/college admission in Sweden

You must study full-time


You must be able to show that you have enough money to support yourself throughout the planned study period. Proof that you can support yourself must be provided, e g in the form of some kind of documentation certifying your own or your sponsor's bank assets, a letter of guarantee from your sponsor, or documentation certifying that you have received either a scholarship or student benefit from your country of origin/domicile. You are required to show that you will have SEK 6,300/month at your disposal for 10 months/year. If you can show that you will be receiving free board and lodging, for instance, this sum is reduced.


You must fully intend to leave Sweden on completion of your studies.


Where do I apply for a VISA to study for my Master's degree
 
You apply at a Swedish embassy or consulate in your country of origin or your country of domicile.
 
The embassy or consulate sends your application to the Migration Board in Sweden, which takes permit decisions.
 
You will be notified of the decision by the embassy or consulate to which you applied.
 
How long will I have to wait for a decision?

To be sure of obtaining your student visa in time, you should present your application 6-8 weeks prior to your departure for Sweden.

How long is a Student Visa valid?

If the study period is a year or less, you will be granted a residence permit for the duration of your studies. If the study period is longer than a year you will be granted a permit for one year at a time.

To obtain an extension of your residence permit, you must be able to show that you have performed adequately in your studies. You must also be able to show that you have regularly received money for your upkeep during the time you have spent in Sweden, by producing a bank certificate, a statement of accounts or the like. In addition, you must be able to show that you have been accepted for further studies and that your upkeep remains assured.