Sweden · Visas and documents

Use the boxes to organise your reading. They do not certify that an application is complete. This page does not upload or store documents.

Study

Confirm final on-site admission and tuition payment where due. Comprehensive insurance matters for studies lasting less than one year.

Documents to organise 7

Valid passport or travel documentAdmission or enrolment at an eligible institution and courseEvidence of required tuition paymentsFinancial evidence accepted for this category

Depending on your case and the official checklist

Health insurance appropriate to the categoryCertified translations and legalisation/apostille where requestedParental 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.

Check official requirements ↗ www.migrationsverket.se Check official requirements ↗ www.migrationsverket.se

Work

Check salary, employment conditions and employer insurance. Thresholds and exemptions changed in 2026: consult the current version.

Documents to organise 6

Valid passport or travel documentContract or job offer accepted for the categoryHealth insurance appropriate to the category

Depending on your case and the official checklist

Diplomas, transcripts and qualification recognitionCertified translations and legalisation/apostille where requestedMedical 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.

Check official requirements ↗ www.migrationsverket.se

Join family

The partner in Sweden completes a questionnaire. Relationship, maintenance, housing and exemptions are assessed for each case.

Documents to organise 7

Valid passport or travel documentCertificates and evidence of family or partner relationshipFamily member’s identity and immigration status or nationality

Depending on your case and the official checklist

Supporting family member’s income, maintenance and accommodationCivil records and evidence of parentage or name changesCertified translations and legalisation/apostille where requestedParental 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.

Check official requirements ↗ www.migrationsverket.se