New Application Centre for visa applications

In order to further improve efficiency in handling visa applications, a specific Swedish Application Center will be operative at VFS Global at the below address:

Swedish Visa Application Centre
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 193
343 80 Harbiye, Sisli
Istanbul

Opening hours:
Submission of applications: 08.00-15.30 Monday-Friday
Passport collection: 09.00-16.00 Monday-Friday

VFS's telephone: 0212 - 241 80 70
E-mail: info.swtr@vfshelpline.com
Website: www.vfsglobal.com/sweden/istanbul

Note,
From June 1, 2011, applications should be submitted by applicants in person. Two passports photographs, no more than 6-months old, should be enclosed. Appointment at the Consulate General for biometric photograph is cancelled.

Processing time will be 4-5 working days depending on the season and workload.

VFS's service fee is 30 EUR.

It is also possible to submit a visa application directly to the Consulate General. In this case an appointment at the Consulate is necessary. To make the appointment contact VFS on phone number 0212-241 80 70. This service is free of charge.The procedure for these applications is approximately 14 days.