If you are not a Swedish citizen

Rules for residence permit

If you are not a citizen of a Nordic or EU-country and are planning to study in Sweden at a university or a university college for a period longer than three months, you will need a residence permit.
Please read more about this at the Migration Board’s website.

Citizens of Nordic or EU-countries

Nordic citizens and citizens of EU-countries may spend time in Sweden without having to apply for a residence permit. Please read more about this at the Migration Board’s website.

Civic Registration Number

Students who have a residence permit for a duration of more than 12 months are entitled to a 10-digit Swedish Civic Registration number issued by the Swedish National Tax Board (Skatteverket). A Civic Registration Number makes it possible to open a Swedish bank account and entitles you to medical care at the standard patient fee (same as for Swedish citizens). As part of the process of applying for a Swedish Civic Registration number you will need to visit the Tax Office personally. Please check the website to make sure you bring all necessary documents! It will take 6-8 weeks to issue a Civic Registration number. Tax offices in Stockholm city center are located at: Regeringsgatan 109 and Lindhagensgatan 76. Find out more at Skatteverket’s website: Moving to Sweden

More information

Please read more about Studying in Sweden here! (Link is coming)