Student Visa from Kenya to Sweden

Student Visa from Kenya to Sweden Description

Kenyans who intend to travel to Sweden for educational purposes are eligible for the Swedish student visa.
Visas and residence permits for international students in Sweden depend on the duration of their course study.
There are two types of Swedish student visa:

Short-stay student visa: This visa is valid for three months.
Long-stay student visa: This visa is valid for one year, and it is also extendable.

If you are applying for the long-stay visa, you are required to also apply for a residence permit.
If you are the recipient of a scholarship, student aid or similar grant, you are required to provide documents supporting this, showing your name, the monthly amount you are entitled to and the period during which you will receive the fund.
If you are a doctoral student, you must provide the decision on your admission as a doctoral student with information about the time of admission as well as a certificate with the details of the doctoral studies, issued by the place of study.
If you are not going to study on a scholarship, you need to pay a portion of the fee before submitting your application for the permit and provide proof of payment.
Students are required to show proof of financial stability. Students must have at least 90 dollars (540 SEK) for each day of their stay in Sweden.
You must also provide proof that you have comprehensive health insurance in Sweden. If you have insurance through the school, you are required to send confirmation of this. An admission letter can serve as proof in this case.
To be eligible for student residence permit, you must require the following:

You must be admitted to a full-time accredited university for studies in Sweden.
You must have paid the first installment of the tuition fees for your course of study.
You must have valid supporting documentation to support your residence permit application.
You must possess letter of admission from the university that has offered you admission in its course of study.

Fully completed and signed visa application form
Two recently taken passport-size photographs (3.5x4.5cm), both taken within the last three months.
A valid Kenyan passport not older than 7 years, with at least six months validity beyond the date you plan to leave Sweden.
A travel insurance policy with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros, for the whole Schengen territory, in case of any medical emergency such as illnesses, accidents and even repatriation in case of death.
Proof of accommodation
Copy of return flight ticket
Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.

Validity: More than 90 days
Processing Time: 15 days
Cost: Not available

Address

United Nations Crescent, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya.

Phone

+254 70 996 4000