Specific questions about visas, residence and work permits are answered at (202) 467-2690 between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm EST on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
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As of April 1, 2008, the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, DC represents Denmark, Iceland and Norway in the greater Washington, DC area with respect to Schengen visas.
Applicants for visas to these countries should apply at the Embassy of Sweden. Please note that the Embassy of Sweden will apply its own procedures for issuing visas.
The requirements for a Schengen visa stated on our website also apply for visas to Denmark, Iceland and Norway.Applicants from the below states should apply at theConsulate General of Norway in San Francisco:
Consulate General of Norway in San Francisco20 California Street, Sixth Floor San Francisco, CA 94111-4803 USAPhone: (415) 986-0766 or (415) 986-0766 Fax: (415) 986-3318.E-mail: cgsfo@mfa.no
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 am - 16:00 pm. Closed for lunch between 12:15 pm and 12:45 pm.NOTE: Visa & Passport applications will only be accepted between the hours of 09:30-11:30 am and 13:30-15:00 pm.The Embassy of Sweden also accepts applications for residency and/or work permits for Denmark and Iceland. For instructions and application forms, please visit the website of the Consulate of Denmark in New York or the website of the Embassy of Iceland in Washington, DC, respectively. Please follow their guidelines and make sure the application is complete before submitting it to the Embassy of Sweden.
Please note that residence permits and/or work permits for Norway are still processed by the Embassy of Norway in Washington, DC.Do I need a visa to enter Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Norway?U.S. citizens visiting for fewer than 90 days are not required to obtain a Schengen visa. The Schengen member states maintain a list of countries whose citizens must obtain a visa to enter the zone.
How long does it take to process a visa application?In most cases, once a complete application has been submitted, a visa can be issued in three weeks. We do not expedite visa applications.
Who decides my case?In most cases, the Embassy of Sweden decides whether to grant a visa after reviewing the application in acordance with the Schengen regulations. If the Embassy has reason to believe that you intend to settle in the Schengen zone, it will reject your application.
My visa has been issued by the Embassy of Sweden. Can I use this visa to make a side trip to Finland or Germany?
Yes, you can. In Sweden, entry visas are governed by the rules of the Schengen Agreement. Under the agreement, visas issued by the Embassy of Sweden are also valid for Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Schweiz, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain.
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 for their return, (2) travel medical insurance, and (3) documents indicating the purpose of their visit.
If you intend to visit several Schengen countries you should apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country that is your main destination.
If you intend to visit several Schengen countries but do not have a main destination you should apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country which is your first point of entry.