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Select the visa type that is right for you to see important information on visa fees, documents required, forms, photo specifications and processing times.

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BUSINESS

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
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  • Overview

    Business visa application is applicable in case you are travelling for business purposes.

    The forms must be completed either in Swedish or in English. Documents issued by the authorities in your country of origin are to be submitted together with a translation in Swedish or English by an authorised translator.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees applicable for Tourist, Relatives/Friend, Business, Conference, Sports and Cultural are: -


    Visa Category Visa Fees in Euros Visa Fees In SAR
    Business 90 350
    Children between age 06 - 12 45 175
    Children between age 0 – below 6 No Fee No Fee
    Schengen Visa (C-A visa) for citizens in the EU Visa Facilitation Agreement 35 Euro 140

    The above-mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/Card.


    VFS SERVICE CHARGE

    Applicants applying at the Swedish Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 9 EUR / 43.98 SAR (VAT Included) has to be paid online.


    Please Note:


    • The applicable visa fee in Saudi Riyal is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
    • The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

    Children below the age of 6 years on the date of submission at VFS are exempted of the Visa Fee. However VFS service charges will be applicable.

    Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application center at nominal price.


    Additional Service Amount in SAR
    Courier Delivery of the passport SAR 58.16 per application (VAT Included)
    SMS Service SAR 07.23 per application (VAT Included)
    Form Filling SAR 58.16 per application (VAT Included)
    Photography SAR 58.16 – VAT Included (04 photographs)
    Photocopy SAR 2.88 (per page) (VAT Included)

    All optional services are non-refundable.


    VISA Fee Exemption:

    The following pay no fee:


    • Children under six years of age.
    • School pupils, students, research students and accompanying teachers on study or training trips.
    • Third-country researchers travelling for the purpose of pursuing scientific research.
    • Representatives of non-governmental organisations who are aged 25 or under, who take part in seminars, conferences, sports events, cultural events or educational events organised by NGOs.
    • Relatives of citizens of the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland, if they travel together with them or will be meeting them in connection with the trip. Read more about which individuals are counted as relatives on the Swedish Migration Board website. Relatives of Swedish citizens have to pay a fee for visa applications.

    Citizens of countries that have signed visa facilitation agreements with the EU pay a reduced fee (35 EUR=142 SAR or are exempt from payment. This applies to citizens of:


    • Albania
    • Bosnia
    • Georgia
    • Macedonia
    • Moldova
    • Montenegro
    • Serbia
    • Ukraine

  • Documents Required

  • Photo Specifications

    photospcification

    Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements


    Please provide one recent photographs (not more than 6 months old) of yourself. The photographs should be in colour and:


    • Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
    • Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
    • Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
    • Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background].
    • Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.

    Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre. For detailed information, please click here

  • Processing Time

    May we remind you that “The legal processing time for a Schengen visa is 15 calendar days. It can take up to 45 days to decide on your visa application. Please note that a file whose travel date is schedule within the next 11 – 15 days can be accepted at your request and own risk. Hence requesting you to prepare your travel plan accordingly.

    Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Dammam, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics

  • Download Forms

    Please click here to Download Visa Application Form in English.


    Please click here to Download Visa Application Form in Sweden Language. (Applicant Data should be in English)


    You must have completed form no. 239011, Family details - Appendix to your application

TOURIST

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    For tourists, Sweden is a country rich in opportunities; from the Arctic beauty of the North with its midnight sun, to the castles of the southernmost province Skåne with its more continental flavor. Visitors to Northern Sweden can experience the frozen thrills of the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi, dog sledging, ice fishing, snowmobiling and more. Further South, visitors can enjoy the 1,680 miles of coastline with tens of thousands of islands to explore, or a trip back in time on a cruise on the Göta Canal aboard a vintage steamboat.

    Stockholm, the beautiful capital of Sweden, has been labeled "Beauty on water", but it is also a city for fashion, design and trends. The American magazine Newsweek recently lableled Stockholm

    Europe's Internet capital"; a city characterized by "hot IPO's and cool clubs!

    Sweden is also a place to experience colorful folkloric festivals such as the Midsummer Celebration (end of June) and sophisticated art events. There are Opera companies in several Swedish cities, and outside Stockholm, 18th Century Opera can be experienced at the Drottningholm Royal Theatre and at the Confidencen Theatre. In the major cities, there are also many important art museums. The Museum of Modern Art in Stockholm has one of the greatest collections of American pop art anywhere in the world.

    Sweden is also a place to experience a unique kitchen based on fresh produce from the forests and the sea. Sweden brought the world the smorgasbord, the gravlax and meatballs, but the Swedish kitchen has a much broader appeal. Over the last decade, Swedish chefs have been extremely successful internationally. In October, 2000, the Swedish national team of chefs won the Olympic Games in Cooking. Their cuisine can be sampled at restaurants and inns all over the country.

    Visit Sweden is the official website for tourists and your gateway to all that Sweden has to offer as a year-round holiday destination. Visit the site for useful travel and tourist information.

    Visit Sweden.com

    Hotels in Sweden is a theme site provided by the Swedish Travel & Tourism Council that will help you to find Sweden's best hotels, both when you are travelling on business or taking a holiday with the family. There is a wide choice: manor-houses and archipelago hotels, big city and small town hotels. most of them offer attractive rates at weekends year-round and daily during the summer.

    Hotels in Sweden

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees applicable for Tourist, Relatives/Friend, Business, Conference, Sports and Cultural are: -


    Visa Category Visa Fees in Euros Visa Fees In SAR
    Tourist 90 EURO 350
    Children between age 06 - 12 45 EURO 175
    Children between age 0 – below 6 No Fee No Fee
    Schengen Visa (C-A visa) for citizens in the EU Visa Facilitation Agreement 35 Euro 140

    The above-mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/Card.


    VFS SERVICE CHARGE

    Applicants applying at the Swedish Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 9 EUR / 43.98 SAR (VAT Included) has to be paid online.


    Please Note:


    • The applicable visa fee in Saudi Riyal is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
    • The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

    Children below the age of 6 years on the date of submission at VFS are exempted of the Visa Fee. However VFS service charges will be applicable.

    Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application center at nominal price.


    Additional Service Amount in SAR
    Courier Delivery of the passport SAR 58.16 per application (VAT Included)
    SMS Service SAR 07.23 per application (VAT Included)
    Form Filling SAR 58.16 per application (VAT Included)
    Photography SAR 58.16 – VAT Included (04 photographs)
    Photocopy SAR 2.88 (per page) (VAT Included)

    All optional services are non-refundable.


    VISA Fee Exemption:

    The following pay no fee:


    • Children under six years of age.
    • School pupils, students, research students and accompanying teachers on study or training trips.
    • Third-country researchers travelling for the purpose of pursuing scientific research.
    • Representatives of non-governmental organisations who are aged 25 or under, who take part in seminars, conferences, sports events, cultural events or educational events organised by NGOs.
    • Relatives of citizens of the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland, if they travel together with them or will be meeting them in connection with the trip. Read more about which individuals are counted as relatives on the Swedish Migration Board website. Relatives of Swedish citizens have to pay a fee for visa applications.

    Citizens of countries that have signed visa facilitation agreements with the EU pay a reduced fee (35 EUR=142 SAR or are exempt from payment. This applies to citizens of:


    • Albania
    • Bosnia
    • Georgia
    • Macedonia
    • Moldova
    • Montenegro
    • Serbia
    • Ukraine

  • Documents Required

  • Photo Specifications



    Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements


    Please provide one recent photographs (not more than 6 months old) of yourself. The photographs should be in colour and:


    • Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
    • Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
    • Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
    • Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background].
    • Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.

    Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre. For detailed information, please click here

  • Processing Time

    May we remind you that “The legal processing time for a Schengen visa is 15 calendar days. It can take up to 45 days to decide on your visa application. Please note that a file whose travel date is schedule within the next 11 – 15 days can be accepted at your request and own risk. Hence requesting you to prepare your travel plan accordingly.

    Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Dammam, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics

  • Download Forms

    Please click here to Download Visa Application Form in English.


    Please click here to Download Visa Application Form in Sweden Language. (Applicant Data should be in English)


    You must have completed form no. 239011, Family details - Appendix to your application

VISITING FAMILY AND FRIENDS

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    The forms must be completed either in Swedish or in English. Documents issued by the authorities in your country of origin are to be submitted together with a translation in Swedish or English by an authorised translator.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees applicable for Tourist, Relatives/Friend, Business, Conference, Sports and Cultural are: -


    Visa Category Visa Fees in Euros Visa Fees In SAR
    Visiting Relatives and Friends 90 350
    Children between age 06 - 12 45 175
    Children between age 0 – below 6 No Fee No Fee
    Schengen Visa (C-A visa) for citizens in the EU Visa Facilitation Agreement 35 Euro 140

    The above-mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/Card.


    VFS SERVICE CHARGE

    Applicants applying at the Swedish Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 9 EUR / 43.98 SAR (VAT Included) has to be paid online.


    Please Note:


    • The applicable visa fee in Saudi Riyal is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
    • The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

    Children below the age of 6 years on the date of submission at VFS are exempted of the Visa Fee. However VFS service charges will be applicable.

    Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application center at nominal price.


    Additional Service Amount in SAR
    Courier Delivery of the passport SAR 58.16 per application (VAT Included)
    SMS Service SAR 07.23 per application (VAT Included)
    Form Filling SAR 58.16 per application (VAT Included)
    Photography SAR 58.16 – VAT Included (04 photographs)
    Photocopy SAR 2.88 (per page) (VAT Included)

    All optional services are non-refundable.


    VISA Fee Exemption:

    The following pay no fee:


    • Children under six years of age.
    • School pupils, students, research students and accompanying teachers on study or training trips.
    • Third-country researchers travelling for the purpose of pursuing scientific research.
    • Representatives of non-governmental organisations who are aged 25 or under, who take part in seminars, conferences, sports events, cultural events or educational events organised by NGOs.
    • Relatives of citizens of the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland, if they travel together with them or will be meeting them in connection with the trip. Read more about which individuals are counted as relatives on the Swedish Migration Board website. Relatives of Swedish citizens have to pay a fee for visa applications.

    Citizens of countries that have signed visa facilitation agreements with the EU pay a reduced fee (35 EUR=142 SAR or are exempt from payment. This applies to citizens of:


    • Albania
    • Bosnia
    • Georgia
    • Macedonia
    • Moldova
    • Montenegro
    • Serbia
    • Ukraine

  • Documents Required

  • Photo Specifications



    Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements


    Please provide one recent photographs (not more than 6 months old) of yourself. The photographs should be in colour and:


    • Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
    • Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
    • Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
    • Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background].
    • Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.

    Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre. For detailed information, please click here

  • Processing Time

    May we remind you that “The legal processing time for a Schengen visa is 15 calendar days. It can take up to 45 days to decide on your visa application. Please note that a file whose travel date is schedule within the next 11 – 15 days can be accepted at your request and own risk. Hence requesting you to prepare your travel plan accordingly.

    Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Dammam, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics

  • Download Forms

    Please click here to Download Visa Application Form in English.

    Please click here to Download Visa Application Form in Sweden Language. (Applicant Data should be in English)


    You must have completed form no. 239011, Family details - Appendix to your application

    You must also completed from no Form no. 241011: Invitation

SPORTS AND CULTURAL VISIT

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    The forms must be completed either in Swedish or in English. Documents issued by the authorities in your country of origin are to be submitted together with a translation in Swedish or English by an authorised translator.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees applicable for Tourist, Relatives/Friend, Business, Conference, Sports and Cultural are: -

    Visa Category Visa Fees in Euros Visa Fees In SAR
    Sports or Cultural visit 90 350
    Children between age 06 - 12 45 175
    Children between age 0 – below 6 No Fee No Fee
    Schengen Visa (C-A visa) for citizens in the EU Visa Facilitation Agreement 35 Euro 140

    The above-mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/Card.

    VFS Service charge:

    Applicants applying at the Swedish Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 9 EUR / 43.98 SAR (VAT Included) has to be paid online.

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in Saudi Riyal is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
    • The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

    Children below the age of 6 years on the date of submission at VFS are exempted of the Visa Fee. However VFS service charges will be applicable.

    Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application center at nominal price.

    Additional Service Amount in SAR
    Courier Delivery of the passport SAR 58.16 per application (VAT Included)
    SMS Service SAR 07.23 per application (VAT Included)
    Form Filling SAR 58.16 per application (VAT Included)
    Photography SAR 58.16 – VAT Included (04 photographs)
    Photocopy SAR 2.88 (per page) (VAT Included)

    All optional services are non-refundable.

    VISA Fee Exemption:

    The following pay no fee:

    • Children under six years of age.
    • School pupils, students, research students and accompanying teachers on study or training trips.
    • Third-country researchers travelling for the purpose of pursuing scientific research.
    • Representatives of non-governmental organisations who are aged 25 or under, who take part in seminars, conferences, sports events, cultural events or educational events organised by NGOs.
    • Relatives of citizens of the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland, if they travel together with them or will be meeting them in connection with the trip. Read more about which individuals are counted as relatives on the Swedish Migration Board website. Relatives of Swedish citizens have to pay a fee for visa applications.

    Citizens of countries that have signed visa facilitation agreements with the EU pay a reduced fee (35 EUR=142 SAR or are exempt from payment. This applies to citizens of:

    • Albania
    • Bosnia
    • Georgia
    • Macedonia
    • Moldova
    • Montenegro
    • Serbia
    • Ukraine

  • Documents Required

    Application Checklist

  • Photo Specifications



    Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements


    Please provide one recent photographs (not more than 6 months old) of yourself. The photographs should be in colour and:


    • Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
    • Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
    • Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
    • Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background].
    • Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.

    Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre. For detailed information, please click here

  • Processing Time

    May we remind you that “The legal processing time for a Schengen visa is 15 calendar days. It can take up to 45 days to decide on your visa application. Please note that a file whose travel date is schedule within the next 11 – 15 days can be accepted at your request and own risk. Hence requesting you to prepare your travel plan accordingly.

    Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Dammam, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics

  • Download Forms

    Please click here to Download Visa Application Form in English.

    Please click here to Download Visa Application Form in Sweden Language. (Applicant Data should be in English)


    You must have completed form no. 239011, Family details - Appendix to your application