switching to a student visa

Maggiep

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Member since 25 February 2023

Maggiep

25 February 2023 21:48:04

Maggiep

25 February 2023 21:48:04

Hi, I'm from the US and I've been wanting to study in Sweden for a while. The main issue is that I won't receive a decision about my admissions until a month before I will have to go to sweden. I won't have enough time to apply for a residency permit but I was wondering if I could apply for a visitors permit and then switch to a resident one later on when I'm already in Sweden. Would I still be able to study there?

GuestPoster11301

26 February 2023 16:23:18

GuestPoster11301

26 February 2023 16:23:18

Hi! I don't think so, refer to https://www.migrationsverket.se/English … ation.html

TLDR: You'll need to visit Swedish embassy in US for biometrics and residence permit collection

ekhfaiz

Sweden Advisor

Member since 23 September 2014

ekhfaiz

28 February 2023 05:45:48

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ekhfaiz

28 February 2023 05:45:48

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@Maggiep Students generally get the decision well in time to not miss their study schedule and also settle well before. (This is based on what I know personally.)