Do I need a visa or residence permit?

Do I need a visa or residence permit?
Visa and resident permits for non-Nordic non-EU/EEA citizensIf you are intending to stay in Sweden for less than three months, then you will need a visa if the country that issues your passport is on this list [PDF file]. If your studies in Sweden will take longer than three months, you need to acquire a residence permit before you arrive in Sweden. Permits are issued by the Swedish Migration Board. Their website has detailed advice.
You can apply for visas and permits at the Swedish embassy or consulate in your home country.
Please remember that you cannot apply for a residence permit unless you have been admitted to full time accredited university studies in Sweden. The application fee, which is not refundable, is SEK 1,000 (approximately EUR 110, USD 130).
When applying for a residence permit, you must prove to the Swedish Migration Board that you will have a guaranteed sum of money at your disposal throughout the entire period of your studies. The amount, SEK 7,300 per month for ten months of the year, is set by the Migration Board. If you wish to bring your family you must show that you have at your disposal an additional SEK 3,000 per month for your spouse and SEK 1,800 per month per child.
If you can prove to the board's satisfaction that that you will receive free lodging during the whole or part of your study period this sum will be correspondingly reduced. Students who have been awarded a scholarship through the Swedish Institute or another programme should supply proof of this. You will also need to show a valid passport and a letter of admission from the institution at which you will be studying. To be sure of obtaining your permit in time you should submit your application 6-8 weeks prior to your departure for Sweden.
Please note that residence permits are limited to the duration of the study period, or to one year, whichever is the shorter. Your permit will be renewed annually provided you receive the number of credit points required and can produce evidence of continued financial support. Renewal requests are processed by your local Swedish Migration Board office. If you have any questions please contact the Swedish embassy or consulate in your home country or country where you currently live. You can also contact the Swedish Migration Board. Also make sure you have adequate medical insurance.
Visa and residence permits for citizens from non-Nordic EU/EEA countries (and Switzerland)If you are a citizen of a non-Nordic EU/EEA country (Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom) or Switzerland, you do not require a visa if you are intending to stay in Sweden for less than three months. If your studies in Sweden will take longer than three months, you need to acquire a residence permit within three months of your arrival in Sweden. Permits are issued by the Swedish Migration Board. Their website has detailed advice.
You can apply for a residence permit at one of the Migration Board offices in Sweden. You may also apply via a Swedish embassy or consulate before travelling to Sweden. To obtain a residence permit as a student, you must show that you have been admitted to full time accredited university studies in Sweden, and provide assurances that you can support yourself. Residence permits for studies are granted for one year at a time. Also make sure you have adequate medical insurance.
Visa and residence permits for citizens of Nordic countriesCitizens from Nordic countries do not need a visa or residence permit to study in Sweden.