If you are a non-EU citizen and have been accepted to higher education in Sweden, you should consider some tips to ensure your application process goes smoothly.

First of all, you need to apply for a higher education residence permit to study in Sweden.

Here are some steps to increase your chances of getting a residence permit decision before you start:

After you receive the acceptance letter from the higher education institution, find out whether you need to make a payment to the University and complete the payment if necessary.

After paying the tuition fee, apply for a residence permit to the “Swedish Immigration Service” as soon as possible. This ensures that your application is processed in a timely manner.

Collect all required documents and attach them to your application. Requesting additional documents may extend the decision process.

Make sure you have a valid passport.

Alternatively, you can benefit from the digital passport control e-service.

Also, do not forget to notify the Tax Office of your address change.