Information for you who have applied to renew your study permit

It is normal with different waiting times

Not all applications for renewal are processed within the same waiting time. You may find that others receive an answer earlier than you, even if you applied at the same time. This is because the police and UDI share responsibility for processing the applications, and have slightly different waiting times. 

Many applications for renewal of a study permit are processed by the police. You will find information about their waiting times on the police's website (external website). If the police cannot process your application themselves, they will send it to UDI. It could be, for example, that you are delayed in your studies, that you have changed studies, or that you are not following normal study progression. If UDI has to carry out additional investigations, it may take longer before you receive an answer. 

If the police send your application to UDI, you will be notified by e-mail or SMS. Most people will receive a answer to their application within 8 months of submitting the application to the police.

Most of the students have residence permits that expire 31 August 2024. Therefore, there are currently many people who are waiting for a response to their applications for renewal of their study permits. This means that the waiting time can exceed 8 months. Therefore, you do not need to contact us if you have not received a response to your application within the waiting time we have stated here. We cannot give other information on the phone about waiting times than what is written on this page.

Many students want to travel during the Christmas holidays. Unfortunately, holidays are not a reason why we can prioritise processing your case before others who have been waiting longer.

Your case will not be processed faster if you contact us.

• If information or documents are missing from your application, we will contact you. 
• If your application is complete and does not require additional investigations, we will process your case, and you will receive a decision from us. 
• If your case requires additional investigation, this will be conducted. How long it will take to complete the investigations will vary. You can read more about what the additional investigations may involve. 

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