Visa for visiting Sweden

The visa section is open Sunday to Thursday from 09.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs. No applications will be received after visa office hours.

Passports with issued visas can be collected on Mondays and Wednesdays from 13.00 hrs to 15.00 hrs.

Visa requirements

• Completed application form, signed by the applicant.
  > Application form for Schengen visa
  
  
• Passport valid for at least three months after the end of the planned trip.
  
  
• One copy of the first four pages of the passport as well as copies of old visas.
  
  
• Invitation in original from a relevant company or person in Sweden. Stating date and purpose of the visit.
  
  
• Evidence of sufficient funding for staying in Sweden (bank statements, credit cards etc).
  
  
• Original health insurance valid for the entire period of stay in the Schengen area, and a copy for the Embassy (coverage up to Euro 30 000).
  
  
• Letter from employer in English.
  
  
• Print-out, showing flight bookings.
  
  
• 2 photographs (full-face-eyes looking into the camera, colour with light background, photos not older than 6 months – good likeness, bareheaded unless special religious reasons).
  
  
• For children, under the age of 18, a consent in writing from both parents/custodians is needed.

For business visas the following should be supplied as well:

• The company's Certificate of Incorporation in English.
  
  
• Further documentation (letter from employer, Bills of Lading, invoices, etc).
  
  
• The Embassy has the right to ask for additional documentation when so is required.

All documents presented to the Embassy should be translated into English.

Processing time

Processing time will not be less than twelve days (12) for applications submitted by holders of Egyptian National passports. Exceptions are made for holder of Diplomatic and Service passports.

Presentation of the above mentioned documents does not automatically mean that a visa will be granted.

Please observe

A valid visa does not guarantee that a person can enter the Schengen area. The border control will check everyone at the point of entry. Entrance may be denied.

The original Travel Insurance Certificate must be shown to passport control when entering the Schengen area. You have to prove that you have money for your journey (Euro 40) for each day spent in Sweden. You should also carry documents showing the purpose of your visit.