In order to apply for a study visa in Sweden, you must fulfil all the mandatory visa requirements. The visa requirements are as follows:
Documents Required
When you visit the Swedish Migration Agency website to apply for a student visa, you will learn about the different types of documents required to submit your application successfully. Here is a list of documents required for a Sweden student visa:
- Enrolment letter from your desired college/university
- Passport with validity for at least 3 months after visa expiry
- Proof of Finance (bank statement and scholarship)
- Proof of tuition fees payment
- Health Insurance proof
- Recent Photographs
Financial Requirement
The cost of studying and living in Sweden is roughly about SEK 16,440 per month. As an international student in Sweden, you must have enough finances to cover this expense for the entire duration of the course. You are required to share the financial statements of your personal bank account(s) with the Swedish visa authorities. Additionally, if you have taken an education loan or have received a scholarship, you must provide documents for the same.
Language Requirement
While filling out the Sweden student visa application, you need not fulfil any specific language requirements. Rather, you would be required to submit proof of your language proficiency to the college/university authorities to secure an offer letter. The commonly accepted English language proficiency test in the Swedish universities are as follows -
- TOEFL iBT
- IELTS Academic
- PTE Academic
- C1 Advanced