Information on visas

The citizens of some countries need to have visas to visit Sweden. A list of the countries or regions whose citizens must have visas to enter Sweden can be found in the column on the right.

Applications for visas to Sweden are made at a Swedish Embassy or the embassy or consulate of another Schengen country. Relevant addresses are found under "Embassies, consulates and consular affairs" on the right. In places where Sweden does not have an embassy, another Schengen country can represent Sweden, process an application and issue visas on Sweden's behalf. In some places Sweden is represented by another Nordic country even though there is a local Swedish Embassy; see the list on the right.

Where does the visa apply and for how long a period?

A Schengen visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days at a time. The visa normally applies for entry into all the Schengen countries (Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden). In exceptional cases, it may only apply for entry into the country that issued it.

Who makes decisions on visas?

Swedish embassies and consulates-general are independent decision-making agencies for visas, sometimes after specific checks have been made with other Schengen countries.

Normally, the embassy makes a decision within a month, but processing times vary at embassies and consulates-general. You cannot appeal against a refusal of a visa application.

More information and application forms

Detailed information on visas and application forms can be found on Swedish embassy websites. You can find these websites by clicking the link to the right.

The Swedish Migration Board website also contains detailed information on visas, work and residence permits. It also has application forms and information in different languages.