Country guide

Visa route, embassies, living costs, weather and safety for the country you are heading to.

Where are you going? Which country are you from?

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Sweden

Stockholm

Residence permit for studies

Processing time: Often 1–3 months, apply as soon as you are admitted
Money you must show: Monthly living costs shown for each month of study, set yearly by the Migration Agency
Work rights: No formal hour limit during studies, but your studies must come first; residence permit to seek work afterwards

Tell us which country you are applying from and we will show the nearest mission. Until then, the official finder lists them all.

Indicative monthly rent in SEK, before bills.

University hall or dormitory	3,500–6,000
Shared flat, own room	4,000–7,500
Studio on your own	7,000–12,000

Apply for university housing the same week you accept the offer — it is almost always the cheapest option and it fills first.

Climate data refreshes on the next scheduled run.

Student discounts on SL, Västtrafik and Skånetrafiken passes; cycling is normal most of the year.

Emergency number: 112
Your university's international student office is the first place to go for visa, housing and health problems.
Contact your own country's embassy in Sweden for lost passports, legal trouble or repatriation.
Our team: ask us a question or email rodhitbd@gmail.com.

Stockholm archipelago, Gamla Stan, Abisko and the northern lights, Gothenburg, Visby

Immigration rules change. Always confirm figures on the official page linked above before you pay anything.