Depending on where you come from, you may need to apply for a residence permit before you come to Sweden. If you need to apply for a residence permit before arrival, make sure to take necessary actions, as soon as you received your Letter of Acceptance.
European Union Students
If you are a citizen of a member country of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) you do not need a permit to enter Sweden. If your stay exceeds three months you must register your right for residence at the Migration Board in Sweden. You can register when you are here in Örebro. You are allowed to work during the period of study. If you are not a citizen of a member country of the EU or the EEA you must apply for residence permit before entering Sweden.
Switzerland
If you are a Swiss citizen you have to apply for a residence permit in Sweden if your stay exceeds three months. You can apply for it when you are here.
Non-European Union Students
All students coming from countries outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) are required to obtain a residence permit (visa) before entering Sweden. Please get in touch with a Swedish Consulate/Embassy as soon as possible to get further information on what is required in order to obtain the residence permit. You will need the Letter of Acceptance when applying for the residence permit so keep good care of it. You are allowed to work during the period of study as long as you have a valid residence permit.
