With the exception of your passport, none of your submitted documents will be returned to you. For this reason, please make sure to submit copies – not originals – of all documentation.
How much does it cost?In most cases, the non-refundable application fee for a visa to Sweden is $85. Children under the age of six are exempt from the fee.In addition, a reduced fee of $50 applies for citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine. Holders of biometric passports from Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro do not need a visa. How do I submit my application?For persons residing in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut, applications with all required documents may be delivered in person during visiting hours or sent directly to the following address:
Honorary Consulate General of Sweden445 Park Avenue, 21st floorNew York, NY 10022
All other applicants should refer to the website of the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, DC.Applications must include a self-addressed stamped envelope or self-addressed pre-paid FedEx packing slip for return of passport.Due to the large number of applications, the Honorary Consulate General will NOT be able to confirm receipt of your documents. If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please use registered mail or a delivery service such as FedEx that enables you to track packages online.In some cases, you may be asked to provide additional documentation. Even with submission of all required documents, there is no guarantee that you will be granted a visa.NOTE: An entry visa does not automatically entitle the holder to enter the Schengen area. A decision is made every time the traveler passes through a border control, as travelers must have (1) proof of sufficient funds to support themselves for the duration of their stay and their return, (2) travel medical insurance, and (3) documents indicating the purpose of their visit.