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The rules for travelling to, moving to, working or studying in Sweden changed for British citizens on 1 January 2021.
Please also see our general travel information to Sweden.
Studyinsweden.se is the official resource on higher education in Sweden for international students.
For UK nationals, moving to Sweden changed as of 1 January 2021. For anyone who was a Swedish resident the 31 December 2020, your right to study in Sweden remains unchanged, for as long as you are a resident. The registration closed 30 September 2021.
More information on the Swedish Migration Agency website.
As of 1 November 2022, applicants who submit or have have an open application for a residence permit must visit the Embassy to show their valid passport. You must bring the original physical passport - copies or photos are not accepted.
This can be done during the Migration Section’s opening hours without prior appointment. Biometrics (fingerprints and photograph) may be taken at the same time.
Sweden has diplomatic relations with almost all States in the world. It has embassies and consulates in around half of these. Sweden's foreign representation consists of approximately 100 missions abroad and 350 honorary consulates.