Specific questions about visas and residence permits are answered at 212-583-2555 between 2 and 3 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
The permit must be entered in your passport before your arrival in Sweden.For a stay of less than three months, no residence permit is required. However, foreign nationals of certain countries must obtain visas in order to enter Sweden. The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs maintains a list of countries whose citizens must obtain a visa in order to enter Sweden.Visas are granted for no longer than three months. If you are a citizen of a country belonging to the EU, please contact the Consulate General of Sweden for further details.When applying for residence permits, different requirements may apply for: