General Information About Visas to Visit Schengen Countries

A Schengen visa is required for persons of certain nationalities who wish to visit the Schengen countries.

- List of foreign citizens who require a visa for Sweden

U.S. citizens visiting for fewer than 90 days are not required to obtain a Schengen visa.

The different visa categories are as follows:

  • Tourist Visa
  • Visa for Business or Conference
  • Visa for Visiting Relatives or Friends
  • Transit Visa (airport only)
  • Student Visa

All applicants for Schengen visas from the below states should apply at the Consulate General of Norway in San Francisco:

Alaska Nevada
Arizona New Mexico
California Oregon
Colorado Utah
Hawaii Washington
Idaho Wyoming
Montana


Consulate General of Norway in San Francisco
20 California Street, Sixth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111-4803 USA
Phone: (415) 986-0766
Fax: (415) 986-3318.
E-mail: cgsfo@mfa.no

 

Applicants from all other states should apply at the Swedish Embassy in Washington DC.