Citizens from these countries/territories require a visa when entering Sweden.General information on how to apply for a visa is found below. For further information on each type of visa, please refer to the links on the right. Except regarding visas for visiting friends and family you are required to apply for a residence permit if you want to stay in Sweden for more than 90 days.How long is a visa valid?As stated above visas are usually granted for a maximum of 90 days at a time. Only in exceptional cases are applicants granted a visa for a visit of more than 90 days' duration, but never for longer than a year.
Where is a visa valid?An entry visa is normally valid in all the Schengen countries. In exceptional cases a visa may be granted solely for entry into the country that issued it. For more information on the Schengen Agreement please refer to the link to the right.A visa granted for more than 90 days is only valid for entering and staying in Sweden.
Where do I apply?You application should be submitted to the Embassy of Sweden or to the relevant Consulate-General of Sweden.In countries where there is no Swedish diplomatic mission, Sweden is represented by another Schengen state. These countries are listed here.
Who makes the decision?In most cases, the Embassy or Consulate-General decides whether to grant a visa. If the Embassy or Consulate-General is unsure whether to grant a visa the case will be passed on to the Migration Board in Sweden.How long does it take?The time it takes to process a visa application at the Embassy/Consulate-Generals varies but our ambition is to reach a decision within 10 working days provided all relevant documents are submitted along with the application.What if my application is rejected?It is not possible to appeal against a rejection of a visa application. However, it is possible to re-apply.
Please note!You will not be able to travel to the Schengen area unless you are properly insured so that you are financially covered for any costs associated with an illness, accident, etc.