Long-stay study in Sweden (Migrationsverket permit) from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (migrationsverket.se source)
How do you study in Sweden for more than 90 days from Algeria?
For studies of more than 90 days, it is not a visa but a residence permit for studies, applied for 100% online with Migrationsverket — after firm admission to a Swedish institution. Funds required ≈ SEK 10,656/month (2026) for the permit period; fee ≈ SEK 1,500. A residence-permit card (biometrics) is issued if the permit exceeds 3 months. Note: OuiVisa assists the application and enrolment; residence is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: migrationsverket.se
At a glance
- Who for
- Studies > 90 days
- Document
- Residence permit for studies
- Application
- 100% online (Migrationsverket)
- Prerequisite
- Firm admission to a Swedish institution
- Funds
- ≈ SEK 10,656/month (2026)
- Fee
- ≈ SEK 1,500
- Residence card
- If permit > 3 months (biometrics)
- Residence
- Referred to a licensed adviser
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Firm admission to full-time studies (Swedish institution)
- Proof of funds (≈ SEK 10,656/month)
- Health insurance (per program)
- Proof of tuition payment (if applicable)
- Standard photo
How to apply, step by step
- 1Get firm admission
To full-time studies at a Swedish institution.
- 2Arrange funds
≈ SEK 10,656/month (2026) for the permit period.
- 3Apply ONLINE
On the Migrationsverket e-service; fee ≈ SEK 1,500.
- 4Give your biometrics
Photo + fingerprints (app or embassy) for the residence card.
- 5On arrival: residence card
Issued if the permit exceeds 3 months — residence referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| Residence permit for studies | ≈ SEK 1,500 |
| Funds required | ≈ SEK 10,656/month (2026) |
| Health insurance | per program |
Indicative figures: study permit ≈ SEK 1,500, funds ≈ SEK 10,656/month (2026) for the permit period. The application is 100% online on Migrationsverket after firm admission. The residence-permit card / residence is referred to a licensed adviser. Confirm on migrationsverket.se.
Frequently asked questions
Is studying in Sweden a visa?
No. Beyond 90 days it is a residence permit for studies applied for online with Migrationsverket, after firm admission.
What funds must I prove?
≈ SEK 10,656/month (2026) for the permit period (reductions possible if housing/meals are free).
Does OuiVisa handle residence?
No. OuiVisa assists the online application + enrolment; residence is referred to a licensed adviser.
What fees?
≈ SEK 1,500 for the study permit (some groups exempt).
Where do I submit my application?
For short stay, Denmark represents Sweden: submission via VFS Global in Algiers. Long stay / studies are applied for online with Migrationsverket.
Is visa approval guaranteed?
No. The decision rests with the competent authorities (Denmark for short stay, Migrationsverket for long stay); a OuiVisa partner agency prepares and tracks the file, with no guarantee of approval.
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