The permit must be entered in your passport before your arrival in Sweden.
For a stay of less than three months, no residence permit is required. However, foreign nationals of certain countries must obtain visas in order to enter Sweden. The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs maintains a list of countries whose citizens must obtain visas in order to enter Sweden.
Visas are granted for no longer than three months. If you are a citizen of a country belonging to the EU, please contact the Embassy for further details.
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