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Residence permit extension

If you plan to continue studying after your permit expires, for example to complete your studies or if you will be studying a new programme/course, you must apply to extend it.

Extend your permit for studies

If you plan to continue studying after your permit expires, for example to complete your studies or if you will be studying a new programme/course, you must apply to extend it.

How to apply

You can apply to extend you permit online and you should submit your application while your current permit is still valid. In most cases you will need to pay a fee.

Requirements for extending a residence permit

To extend your residence permit, you must

  • hold a valid passport.
  • be accepted on a course of full-time study at a university or university college.
  • have made acceptable progress in your studies.
  • be able to support yourself during the period you are requesting a permit for.
  • have a comprehensive insurance policy (if you are accepted for studies for less than one year).

Requirements for obtaining a residence permit

To obtain a residence permit you have to

  • still be in Sweden. Your application may be refused if you have left Sweden after completing your studies.
  • hold a passport that is valid for the whole period you intend to be in Sweden.
  • have had a residence permit for university college education lasting at least two terms.
  • your last residence permit must have been a residence permit for university college studies.
  • have completed your studies – this means all of your courses must be completed.
  • plan to seek employment or examine the possibilities of starting your own business.
  • be able to support yourself during the time for which you are applying for a residence permit.
  • have a comprehensive insurance policy.

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