Sweden · Visas and documents
Migrationsverket · 13/11/2026
https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/study/higher-education Study
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https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/live-with-someone/live-with-a-partner-child-or-other-relative/live-with-a-partner.html A preparation roadmap by purpose, with documents, steps and direct links to the responsible authorities.
Guides to the main routes, not a list of every existing visa. Nationality, residence, age, family and consulate can change the required evidence.
Study
Confirm final on-site admission and tuition payment where due. Comprehensive insurance matters for studies lasting less than one year.
Documents to organise: Valid passport or travel document; Admission or enrolment at an eligible institution and course; Evidence of required tuition payments; Financial evidence accepted for this category.
Depending on your case and the official checklist: Health insurance appropriate to the category; Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested; Parental consent, custody and documents for minors.
How to proceed: Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence. Confirm admission, enrolment, payments and institution-issued documents. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Work
Check salary, employment conditions and employer insurance. Thresholds and exemptions changed in 2026: consult the current version.
Documents to organise: Valid passport or travel document; Contract or job offer accepted for the category; Health insurance appropriate to the category.
Depending on your case and the official checklist: Diplomas, transcripts and qualification recognition; Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested; Medical examination or certificate/TB where applicable.
How to proceed: Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Join family
The partner in Sweden completes a questionnaire. Relationship, maintenance, housing and exemptions are assessed for each case.
Documents to organise: Valid passport or travel document; Certificates and evidence of family or partner relationship; Family member’s identity and immigration status or nationality.
Depending on your case and the official checklist: Supporting family member’s income, maintenance and accommodation; Civil records and evidence of parentage or name changes; Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested; Parental consent, custody and documents for minors.
How to proceed: Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Before paying or travelling
Check fees, minimum income, document validity and timing with the route source. Confirm translations and legalisation with the responsible consulate. Visa, entry, residence and permission to work are different steps; approval is not guaranteed.
Information for lawful migration. PassyGo does not issue visas or replace individual advice from a qualified professional.
Editorial information. Requirements depend on your circumstances and may change. Check the official source before applying.
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