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United States

Studying in Sweden

This applies to individuals who are a citizen of a country which is not a member of the European Union (EU) and wish to study in Sweden.

The requirements and how to submit an application can be found on the Swedish Migration Agency website:
https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Studying-in-Sweden.html

For processing time, please visit the Swedish Migration Agency´s website:
https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Studying-in-Sweden/Time-to-a-decision.html

If you are granted a residence permit and you are a U.S Citizen you can enter Sweden with the decision from the Migration Agency and then submit the biometric data for the residence permit card in Sweden.

If you require a visa in order to travel to Sweden, you will have to submit the biometric data at the Embassy and receive your residence permit card before entering Sweden.