Visa for visiting Sweden

A Bulgarian national passport, valid at least three months after the last day of the intended stay, with blank pages left, is required to enter Sweden.

A medical insurance is not required, but highly recommendable. It is not allowed to use the stay for work or study purposes.

Citizens from third countries:

Citizens from third countries, residing in Bulgaria, for whom Sweden requires visas have to apply at the Embassy in person to fill two application forms. The following should be submitted upon filling in the application:

• Two [2] photographs of passport style and size [35 x 45 mm] for all applicants, including minors. Your photograph must be:
  – colour photo
  – recent and of true likeness
  – showing full face
  – taken without headgear
  – head coverings and hats are only acceptable due to religious beliefs, and even then, may not cover any portion of the applicant's face
  – taken against a plain, evenly lit and light background
  Photographs that do not conform to these standards will be rejected and may cause delay in processing the application.
  > Instruction regarding photos
  
• A valid  national passport
• Bulgarian ID card
• An invitation to visit Sweden
• Travel insurance

There visa fee is 315 SEK /equal to 68 BGL/, which you have to pay in Leva.

All applications are handled by the Swedish Embassy in Sofia, and the processing takes up to 15 days.