Residence Permit for Higher Education Studies vs Study Permit (Studietillatelse)
Student visa comparison: Sweden and Norway. Tuition, work rights, financial requirements and post-study pathways.
Overview
 SE
Residence Permit for Higher Education Studies
|
 NO
Study Permit (Studietillatelse)
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sweden | Norway |
| Program type | Full time | Full time |
| Status | Active | Active |
At a glance
|
SE
Residence Permit for Higher Education Studies
|
NO
Study Permit (Studietillatelse)
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Initial duration | — | 12 mo |
| Proof of funds | $1,072 | $17,778 |
| Application fee | $161 | $565 |
| Work during study | Yes | Yes |
| Post-study visa | Yes | Yes |
Tuition
|
SE
Residence Permit for Higher Education Studies
|
NO
Study Permit (Studietillatelse)
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Tuition policy | Mixed | Mixed |
| Tuition-free scope | Eu eea | Eu eea |
| Tuition-free condition | Free for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and those with permanent residence in Sweden. | Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland are normally exempt at public institutions; additional exemption groups apply. Other degree students normally pay institution- and programme-specific fees. All students generally pay a semester fee of about NOK 1,000. |
| Scholarships available | Yes | Yes |
Duration
|
SE
Residence Permit for Higher Education Studies
|
NO
Study Permit (Studietillatelse)
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Initial duration | — | 12 months |
| Maximum duration | 24 months | — |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Renewal duration | — | 12 months |
Financial requirements
|
SE
Residence Permit for Higher Education Studies
|
NO
Study Permit (Studietillatelse)
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Proof of funds | $1,072 | $17,778 |
| Application fee | $161 | $565 |
| Dependent fee | $161 | — |
Work during study
|
SE
Residence Permit for Higher Education Studies
|
NO
Study Permit (Studietillatelse)
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Work allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Hours per week (term) | 15 hrs | 20 hrs |
| Unlimited hours | No | No |
| Freelance allowed | Yes | No |
| On campus only | No | No |
| Work permission type | Automatic | Automatic |
Requirements
|
SE
Residence Permit for Higher Education Studies
|
NO
Study Permit (Studietillatelse)
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Full-time study | Required | Required |
| Institution accreditation | Required | Required |
| Health insurance | Required | Not required |
| Medical exam | Not required | Not required |
| Criminal record check | Not required | Not required |
| Accommodation proof | Not required | Required |
| Visa interview | Not required | Not required |
Family and dependents
|
SE
Residence Permit for Higher Education Studies
|
NO
Study Permit (Studietillatelse)
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dependents allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Dependent restriction | Spouse/partner and children under 18. Must prove sufficient funds for the whole family. | Spouse/cohabitant and children may usually apply if the student has at least one year left of university/college studies and meets the applicable income requirement (currently NOK 416,512/year for the reference person); family applications have separate fees. |
| Spouse can work | Yes | Yes |
| Spouse work unrestricted | Yes | Yes |
| Children can attend school | Yes | Yes |
Post-study pathways
|
SE
Residence Permit for Higher Education Studies
|
NO
Study Permit (Studietillatelse)
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Post-study visa | Yes | Yes |
| Work permit | Yes | Yes |
| Permanent residency | Yes(4 yrs) | Yes(3 yrs) |
| Citizenship | Yes(8 yrs) | Yes(7 yrs) |
| Time counts toward permanent residency | No | Yes |
| Fraction of time counted | — | 1.00 |
Application process
|
SE
Residence Permit for Higher Education Studies
|
NO
Study Permit (Studietillatelse)
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Method | Online | Online |
| Processing time | — | 30–90 days |
| Apply in-country | No | No |
| Multiple entry | Yes | Yes |
| Schengen access | Yes | Yes |