Warning for incorrect visa and residence information
It has come to the Embassy’s attention that several persons have been made to believe that by purchasing property in Sweden or establishing a Swedish company, they will be able to have a fast track for the necessary permits to live and work in Sweden. This is not the case.
The Embassy would highly recommend anyone interested in purchasing property in Sweden or registering a Swedish Company via private entrepreneurs in the UAE, to check the official regulations with the Embassy before finalizing any purchase.
For information in English regarding residence permit in Sweden as a self-employed please read the fact sheet you can download in the upper right corner of this page.
Q: Do I need an appointment when I apply for a visa?
A: In order to eliminate waiting times and long queues at the Embassy for those who apply for visa or residence/work permit for Sweden, the Embassy is introducing a new procedure for booking appointments via e-mail: ambassaden.abu-dhabi-visum@foreign.ministry.se or phone number: 00 971 2 621 01 62. The phone will be open for bookings Sunday – Wednesday between 13:00-15:00 and Thursday between 10:00-12:00. The Embassy's visiting hours are found here.
Q: How can I find a lawyer in Sweden?
A: By looking at the directory of the Swedish Bar Association. Please click here to go to their website.
Q: Is a Schengen visa valid for entering Sweden?
A: Schengen visas are valid for entries to all Schengen memberstates. As Sweden is a member of Schengen, the answer is yes.
Q: Is it possible to apply for a visa to Sweden in Abu Dhabi if I am only visiting in the UAE?
A: As a rule, You should apply in the country where you reside. Only in certain cases the Embassy may be able to help.
Q: If I am in Bahrain where do I apply for a Schengen visa?
A: At the German Embassy in Manama.
Q: If I am in Qatar where do I apply for a Schengen visa?
A: At the Italian Embassy in Doha.
Q: Can I use my foreign driving license in Sweden?
A: Under some circumstances yes. For information about the rules for using foreign driving licenses please click here to get to the Driving Licence Authority's website, where you can find the rules in several different languages including Arabic.