Visa Information

Overview

If you wish to travel to Sweden as a tourist, please follow these instructions. An invitation is not necessary, but you will have to submit documents related to your financial situation and establishment in Kenya as well as a detailed travel itinerary etc.

Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation

Under Article 22 of the Visa Code, a Member State may require the central authorities of other Member States to consult its central authorities during the examination of visa applications lodged by nationals of specific third countries or specific categories of such nationals. Such consultation does not apply to applications for airport transit visas. The table below lists the third countries and the specific categories concerned. When a third country is listed it means that at least one Member State requires such prior consultation. The consultation might take 1-7 days.

Annexure 16 Prior Consultation List

Visa Fees

Please Note

The exchange rate from EURO to RAND may vary from time to time. The applicants are requested to confirm the fee before applying.

VFS service fee and Visa fee can be paid at VFS Visa Application Centre after completion of documents checks by the VFS Counter Staff.

Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

• children under six years.
• school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training.
• researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research or participating in a scientific seminar or conference.
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars,
• conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.
• holders of diplomatic and service passports when travelling for official duties
• Family members of EU/EEA citizens
• Family members of UK nationals who fall under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement.

Please contact the Sweden Visa Application Centre for any questions.

Documents Required

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Here you will find a list of the documents you need to apply for a Schengen visa.

For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below.

• Tourism

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Non-South African citizens:

• Valid South African resident permit. If the resident permit is not affixed in the current passport, the old passport containing the permit must be submitted in original. If the permit is not affixed in a passport a certified copy of proof of resident permit must be submitted.
• Read more in the entry visa fact sheet from the Swedish Migration Board.

Additional documents

In addition to the documents listed above, depending on the EU/ EEA-citizen's circumstances, further documents may be required to prove that you fall under the scope of Directive 2004/35/EC. The Embassy strongly recommends that you always travel with a valid travel insurance.

Photo Specifications

• One passport size photograph in which you are looking straight ahead and which are not more than six months old
• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Stick the photograph on the visa application form and do not staple the photograph.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

Sample Photograph:

Processing Time

Schengen visa applications should be handled within 15 calendar days, or longer if motivated, in accordance with the visa code. This period may be extended up to a maximum 45 calendar days in individual cases, when further scrutiny of the application is needed. 

The handling time is counted from when the Embassy has received the application and not when the submission take place at VFS Global. The handling time is excluding the transportation time. The average time for transportation depends on where you are applying, normally it takes 3-4 days one way.

Download Forms

• Visa application form to Sweden form no 119031

• Tourism

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Note for applicants married to Swedish Citizens

Although the Visa Application Form states that "The questions marked with * do not have to be answered by family members of EU or EEA citizens" this does not apply to applicants who are married to Swedish citizens. If you are married to a Swedish citizen you must fill in these sections.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

If you wish to travel to Sweden for a Short Stay Visa – Other Countries, please follow these instructions. An invitation is not necessary, but you will have to submit documents related to your financial situation and establishment in Kenya as well as a detailed travel itinerary etc.

Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation

Under Article 22 of the Visa Code, a Member State may require the central authorities of other Member States to consult its central authorities during the examination of visa applications lodged by nationals of specific third countries or specific categories of such nationals. Such consultation does not apply to applications for airport transit visas. The table below lists the third countries and the specific categories concerned. When a third country is listed it means that at least one Member State requires such prior consultation. The consultation might take 1-7 days.

Annexure 16 Prior Consultation List

Visa Fees

Please Note

The exchange rate from EURO to RAND may vary from time to time. The applicants are requested to confirm the fee before applying.

VFS service fee and Visa fee can be paid at VFS Visa Application Centre after completion of documents checks by the VFS Counter Staff.

Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

• children under six years.
• school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training.
• researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research or participating in a scientific seminar or conference.
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars,
• conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.
• holders of diplomatic and service passports when travelling for official duties
• Family members of EU/EEA citizens
• Family members of UK nationals who fall under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement.

Please contact the Sweden Visa Application Centre for any questions.

Documents Required

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Here you will find a list of the documents you need to apply for a Schengen visa.

For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below.

• Short Stay Visa – Other Countries

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Non-South African citizens:

• Valid South African resident permit. If the resident permit is not affixed in the current passport, the old passport containing the permit must be submitted in original. If the permit is not affixed in a passport a certified copy of proof of resident permit must be submitted.
• Read more in the entry visa fact sheet from the Swedish Migration Board.

Additional documents

In addition to the documents listed above, depending on the EU/ EEA-citizen's circumstances, further documents may be required to prove that you fall under the scope of Directive 2004/35/EC. The Embassy strongly recommends that you always travel with a valid travel insurance.

Photo Specifications

• One passport size photograph in which you are looking straight ahead and which are not more than six months old
• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Stick the photograph on the visa application form and do not staple the photograph.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

Sample Photograph:

Processing Time

Schengen visa applications should be handled within 15 calendar days, or longer if motivated, in accordance with the visa code. This period may be extended up to a maximum 45 calendar days in individual cases, when further scrutiny of the application is needed. 

The handling time is counted from when the Embassy has received the application and not when the submission take place at VFS Global. The handling time is excluding the transportation time. The average time for transportation depends on where you are applying, normally it takes 3-4 days one way.

Download Forms

• Visa application form to Sweden form no 119031

• Short Stay Visa – Other Countries

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Note for applicants married to Swedish Citizens

Although the Visa Application Form states that "The questions marked with * do not have to be answered by family members of EU or EEA citizens" this does not apply to applicants who are married to Swedish citizens. If you are married to a Swedish citizen you must fill in these sections.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

If you wish to travel to Sweden for the purpose of business, conferences or other professional purposes please see the list of requirements for further details.

Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation

Under Article 22 of the Visa Code, a Member State may require the central authorities of other Member States to consult its central authorities during the examination of visa applications lodged by nationals of specific third countries or specific categories of such nationals. Such consultation does not apply to applications for airport transit visas. The table below lists the third countries and the specific categories concerned. When a third country is listed it means that at least one Member State requires such prior consultation. The consultation might take 1-7 days.

Annexure 16 Prior Consultation List

Visa Fees

Please Note

The exchange rate from EURO to RAND may vary from time to time. The applicants are requested to confirm the fee before applying.

VFS service fee and Visa fee can be paid at VFS Visa Application Centre after completion of documents checks by the VFS Counter Staff.

Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

Some categories are exempted from the visa fee on the following basis: -

• Visas for children under 6 years - No fees (gratis)
• Visas for school pupils, students (University) and their accompanying teachers for purpose of education/studies - No fees (gratis)

The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

• children under six years.
• school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training.
• researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research or participating in a scientific seminar or conference.
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars,
• conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.
• holders of diplomatic and service passports when travelling for official duties
• Family members of EU/EEA citizens
• Family members of UK nationals who fall under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement.

Please contact the Sweden Visa Application Centre for any questions.

Documents Required

Get the peace of mind you need on your travels, with insurance made simple for more click here.

Here you will find a list of the documents you need to apply for a Schengen visa.

For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below.

• Business

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Non-South African citizens:

• Valid South African resident permit. If the resident permit is not affixed in the current passport, the old passport containing the permit must be submitted in original. If the permit is not affixed in a passport a certified copy of proof of resident permit must be submitted.
• Read more in the entry visa fact sheet from the Swedish Migration Board.

Additional documents

In addition to the documents listed above, depending on the EU/ EEA-citizen's circumstances, further documents may be required to prove that you fall under the scope of Directive 2004/35/EC. The Embassy strongly recommends that you always travel with a valid travel insurance.

Photo Specifications

• One passport size photograph in which you are looking straight ahead and which are not more than six months old
• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Stick the photograph on the visa application form and do not staple the photograph.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

Sample Photograph:

Processing Time

Schengen visa applications should be handled within 15 calendar days, or longer if motivated, in accordance with the visa code. This period may be extended up to a maximum 45 calendar days in individual cases, when further scrutiny of the application is needed. 

The handling time is counted from when the Embassy has received the application and not when the submission take place at VFS Global. The handling time is excluding the transportation time. The average time for transportation depends on where you are applying, normally it takes 3-4 days one way.

Download Forms

• Visa application form to Sweden form no 119031

• Business

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Note for applicants married to Swedish Citizens

Although the Visa Application Form states that "The questions marked with * do not have to be answered by family members of EU or EEA citizens" this does not apply to applicants who are married to Swedish citizens. If you are married to a Swedish citizen you must fill in these sections.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

This visa is provided for those who wishes to visit relatives and or friends in Sweden. The friend or relative (referent) has to fill out an Invitation and questionnaire concerning a person who wishes to visit you in Sweden

Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation

Under Article 22 of the Visa Code, a Member State may require the central authorities of other Member States to consult its central authorities during the examination of visa applications lodged by nationals of specific third countries or specific categories of such nationals. Such consultation does not apply to applications for airport transit visas. The table below lists the third countries and the specific categories concerned. When a third country is listed it means that at least one Member State requires such prior consultation. The consultation might take 1-7 days.

Annexure 16 Prior Consultation List

Visa Fees

Please Note

The exchange rate from EURO to RAND may vary from time to time. The applicants are requested to confirm the fee before applying.

VFS service fee and Visa fee can be paid at VFS Visa Application Centre after completion of documents checks by the VFS Counter Staff.

Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

Some categories are exempted from the visa fee on the following basis: -

• Visas for children under 6 years - No fees (gratis)
• Visas for school pupils, students (University) and their accompanying teachers for purpose of education/studies - No fees (gratis)
• Visas for Post Graduate Scholars for purposes of Research – No fees (gratis)

The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

• children under six years.
• school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training.
• researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research or participating in a scientific seminar or conference.
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars,
• conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.
• holders of diplomatic and service passports when travelling for official duties
• Family members of EU/EEA citizens
• Family members of UK nationals who fall under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement.

Please contact the Sweden Visa Application Centre for any questions.

Documents Required

Get the peace of mind you need on your travels, with insurance made simple for more click here.

Here you will find a list of the documents you need to apply for a Schengen visa.

For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below.

• Visiting Family and Friends

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Non-South African citizens:

• Valid South African resident permit. If the resident permit is not affixed in the current passport, the old passport containing the permit must be submitted in original. If the permit is not affixed in a passport a certified copy of proof of resident permit must be submitted.
• Read more in the entry visa fact sheet from the Swedish Migration Board.

Additional documents

In addition to the documents listed above, depending on the EU/ EEA-citizen's circumstances, further documents may be required to prove that you fall under the scope of Directive 2004/35/EC. The Embassy strongly recommends that you always travel with a valid travel insurance.

Photo Specifications

• One passport size photograph in which you are looking straight ahead and which are not more than six months old
• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Stick the photograph on the visa application form and do not staple the photograph.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

Sample Photograph:

Processing Time

Schengen visa applications should be handled within 15 calendar days, or longer if motivated, in accordance with the visa code. This period may be extended up to a maximum 45 calendar days in individual cases, when further scrutiny of the application is needed. 

The handling time is counted from when the Embassy has received the application and not when the submission take place at VFS Global. The handling time is excluding the transportation time. The average time for transportation depends on where you are applying, normally it takes 3-4 days one way.

Download Forms

• Visa application form to Sweden form no 119031

• Visiting Family and Friends

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Note for applicants married to Swedish Citizens

Although the Visa Application Form states that "The questions marked with * do not have to be answered by family members of EU or EEA citizens" this does not apply to applicants who are married to Swedish citizens. If you are married to a Swedish citizen you must fill in these sections.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

If you wish to travel to Sweden to participate in a cultural or sport event please follow these instructions. Please note that artists and athletes might need a work permit when performing or participating in events in Sweden. If so your application should be launched at the Embassy of Sweden. Please see www.migrationsverket.se grationsverket.se for more information on work permit.

Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation

Under Article 22 of the Visa Code, a Member State may require the central authorities of other Member States to consult its central authorities during the examination of visa applications lodged by nationals of specific third countries or specific categories of such nationals. Such consultation does not apply to applications for airport transit visas. The table below lists the third countries and the specific categories concerned. When a third country is listed it means that at least one Member State requires such prior consultation. The consultation might take 1-7 days.

Annexure 16 Prior Consultation List

Visa Fees

Please Note

The exchange rate from EURO to RAND may vary from time to time. The applicants are requested to confirm the fee before applying.

VFS service fee and Visa fee can be paid at VFS Visa Application Centre after completion of documents checks by the VFS Counter Staff.

Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

Some categories are exempted from the visa fee on the following basis: -

• Visas for children under 6 years - No fees (gratis)
• Visas for school pupils, students (University) and their accompanying teachers for purpose of education/studies - No fees (gratis)
• Visas for Post Graduate Scholars for purposes of Research – No fees (gratis)

The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

• children under six years.
• school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training.
• researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research or participating in a scientific seminar or conference.
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars,
• conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.
• holders of diplomatic and service passports when travelling for official duties
• Family members of EU/EEA citizens
• Family members of UK nationals who fall under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement.

Please contact the Sweden Visa Application Centre for any questions.

Documents Required

Get the peace of mind you need on your travels, with insurance made simple for more click here.

Here you will find a list of the documents you need to apply for a Schengen visa.

For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below.

• Sports and Culture

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Non-South African citizens:

• Valid South African resident permit. If the resident permit is not affixed in the current passport, the old passport containing the permit must be submitted in original. If the permit is not affixed in a passport a certified copy of proof of resident permit must be submitted.
• Read more in the entry visa fact sheet from the Swedish Migration Board.

Additional documents

In addition to the documents listed above, depending on the EU/ EEA-citizen's circumstances, further documents may be required to prove that you fall under the scope of Directive 2004/35/EC. The Embassy strongly recommends that you always travel with a valid travel insurance.

Photo Specifications

• One passport size photograph in which you are looking straight ahead and which are not more than six months old
• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Stick the photograph on the visa application form and do not staple the photograph.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

Sample Photograph:

Processing Time

Schengen visa applications should be handled within 15 calendar days, or longer if motivated, in accordance with the visa code. This period may be extended up to a maximum 45 calendar days in individual cases, when further scrutiny of the application is needed. 

The handling time is counted from when the Embassy has received the application and not when the submission take place at VFS Global. The handling time is excluding the transportation time. The average time for transportation depends on where you are applying, normally it takes 3-4 days one way.

Download Forms

• Visa application form to Sweden form no 119031

• Sports and Culture

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Note for applicants married to Swedish Citizens

Although the Visa Application Form states that "The questions marked with * do not have to be answered by family members of EU or EEA citizens" this does not apply to applicants who are married to Swedish citizens. If you are married to a Swedish citizen you must fill in these sections.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

If you wish to travel to Sweden as a minor, please follow these instructions. You will have to submit documents related to your purpose of your trip to Sweden as well as a detailed travel itinerary etc.

Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation

Under Article 22 of the Visa Code, a Member State may require the central authorities of other Member States to consult its central authorities during the examination of visa applications lodged by nationals of specific third countries or specific categories of such nationals. Such consultation does not apply to applications for airport transit visas. The table below lists the third countries and the specific categories concerned. When a third country is listed it means that at least one Member State requires such prior consultation. The consultation might take 1-7 days.

Annexure 16 Prior Consultation List

Visa Fees

Please Note

The exchange rate from EURO to RAND may vary from time to time. The applicants are requested to confirm the fee before applying.

VFS service fee and Visa fee can be paid at VFS Visa Application Centre after completion of documents checks by the VFS Counter Staff.

Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

Some categories are exempted from the visa fee on the following basis: -

• Visas for children under 6 years - No fees (gratis)
• Visas for school pupils, students (University) and their accompanying teachers for purpose of education/studies - No fees (gratis)
• Visas for Post Graduate Scholars for purposes of Research – No fees (gratis)

The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

• children under six years.
• school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training.
• researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research or participating in a scientific seminar or conference.
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars,
• conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.
• holders of diplomatic and service passports when travelling for official duties
• Family members of EU/EEA citizens
• Family members of UK nationals who fall under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement.

Please contact the Sweden Visa Application Centre for any questions.

Documents Required

Get the peace of mind you need on your travels, with insurance made simple for more click here.

Here you will find a list of the documents you need to apply for a Schengen visa.

For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below.

• Minor under 18

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Non-South African citizens:

• Valid South African resident permit. If the resident permit is not affixed in the current passport, the old passport containing the permit must be submitted in original. If the permit is not affixed in a passport a certified copy of proof of resident permit must be submitted.
• Read more in the entry visa fact sheet from the Swedish Migration Board.

Additional documents

In addition to the documents listed above, depending on the EU/ EEA-citizen's circumstances, further documents may be required to prove that you fall under the scope of Directive 2004/35/EC. The Embassy strongly recommends that you always travel with a valid travel insurance.

Photo Specifications

• One passport size photograph in which you are looking straight ahead and which are not more than six months old
• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Stick the photograph on the visa application form and do not staple the photograph.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

Sample Photograph:

Processing Time

Schengen visa applications should be handled within 15 calendar days, or longer if motivated, in accordance with the visa code. This period may be extended up to a maximum 45 calendar days in individual cases, when further scrutiny of the application is needed. 

The handling time is counted from when the Embassy has received the application and not when the submission take place at VFS Global. The handling time is excluding the transportation time. The average time for transportation depends on where you are applying, normally it takes 3-4 days one way.

Download Forms

• Visa application form to Sweden form no 119031

• Minor under 18

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Note for applicants married to Swedish Citizens

Although the Visa Application Form states that "The questions marked with * do not have to be answered by family members of EU or EEA citizens" this does not apply to applicants who are married to Swedish citizens. If you are married to a Swedish citizen you must fill in these sections.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

If you wish to travel to Sweden as a minor, please follow these instructions. You will have to submit documents related to your purpose of your trip to Sweden as well as a detailed travel itinerary etc.

Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation

Under Article 22 of the Visa Code, a Member State may require the central authorities of other Member States to consult its central authorities during the examination of visa applications lodged by nationals of specific third countries or specific categories of such nationals. Such consultation does not apply to applications for airport transit visas. The table below lists the third countries and the specific categories concerned. When a third country is listed it means that at least one Member State requires such prior consultation. The consultation might take 1-7 days.

Annexure 16 Prior Consultation List

Visa Fees

Please Note

The exchange rate from EURO to RAND may vary from time to time. The applicants are requested to confirm the fee before applying.

VFS service fee and Visa fee can be paid at VFS Visa Application Centre after completion of documents checks by the VFS Counter Staff.

Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

Some categories are exempted from the visa fee on the following basis: -

• Visas for children under 6 years - No fees (gratis)
• Visas for school pupils, students (University) and their accompanying teachers for purpose of education/studies - No fees (gratis)
• Visas for Post Graduate Scholars for purposes of Research – No fees (gratis)

The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

• children under six years.
• school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training.
• researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research or participating in a scientific seminar or conference.
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars,
• conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.
• holders of diplomatic and service passports when travelling for official duties
• Family members of EU/EEA citizens
• Family members of UK nationals who fall under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement.

Please contact the Sweden Visa Application Centre for any questions.

Documents Required

Get the peace of mind you need on your travels, with insurance made simple for more click here.

Here you will find a list of the documents you need to apply for a Schengen visa.

For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below.

• Minor – Other Countries

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Non-South African citizens:

• Valid South African resident permit. If the resident permit is not affixed in the current passport, the old passport containing the permit must be submitted in original. If the permit is not affixed in a passport a certified copy of proof of resident permit must be submitted.
• Read more in the entry visa fact sheet from the Swedish Migration Board.

Additional documents

In addition to the documents listed above, depending on the EU/ EEA-citizen's circumstances, further documents may be required to prove that you fall under the scope of Directive 2004/35/EC. The Embassy strongly recommends that you always travel with a valid travel insurance.

Photo Specifications

• One passport size photograph in which you are looking straight ahead and which are not more than six months old
• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Stick the photograph on the visa application form and do not staple the photograph.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

Sample Photograph:

Processing Time

Schengen visa applications should be handled within 15 calendar days, or longer if motivated, in accordance with the visa code. This period may be extended up to a maximum 45 calendar days in individual cases, when further scrutiny of the application is needed. 

The handling time is counted from when the Embassy has received the application and not when the submission take place at VFS Global. The handling time is excluding the transportation time. The average time for transportation depends on where you are applying, normally it takes 3-4 days one way.

Download Forms

• Visa application form to Sweden form no 119031

• Minor – Other Countries

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Note for applicants married to Swedish Citizens

Although the Visa Application Form states that "The questions marked with * do not have to be answered by family members of EU or EEA citizens" this does not apply to applicants who are married to Swedish citizens. If you are married to a Swedish citizen you must fill in these sections.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

If you wish to travel to Sweden to receive medical treatment, please see the list of requirements for further details. Please note that you will need medical documentation from a treating doctor in your home country as well as a contact in Sweden. The cost of the treatment and the reason why it cannot be performed in your home country must also be documented.

Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation

Under Article 22 of the Visa Code, a Member State may require the central authorities of other Member States to consult its central authorities during the examination of visa applications lodged by nationals of specific third countries or specific categories of such nationals. Such consultation does not apply to applications for airport transit visas. The table below lists the third countries and the specific categories concerned. When a third country is listed it means that at least one Member State requires such prior consultation. The consultation might take 1-7 days.

Annexure 16 Prior Consultation List

Visa Fees

Please Note

The exchange rate from EURO to RAND may vary from time to time. The applicants are requested to confirm the fee before applying.

VFS service fee and Visa fee can be paid at VFS Visa Application Centre after completion of documents checks by the VFS Counter Staff.

Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

Some categories are exempted from the visa fee on the following basis: -

• Visas for children under 6 years - No fees (gratis)
• Visas for school pupils, students (University) and their accompanying teachers for purpose of education/studies - No fees (gratis)
• Visas for Post Graduate Scholars for purposes of Research – No fees (gratis)

The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

• children under six years.
• school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training.
• researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research or participating in a scientific seminar or conference.
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars,
• conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.
• holders of diplomatic and service passports when travelling for official duties
• Family members of EU/EEA citizens
• Family members of UK nationals who fall under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement.

Please contact the Sweden Visa Application Centre for any questions.

Documents Required

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Here you will find a list of the documents you need to apply for a Schengen visa.

For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below.

• Medical Treatment

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Non-South African citizens:

• Valid South African resident permit. If the resident permit is not affixed in the current passport, the old passport containing the permit must be submitted in original. If the permit is not affixed in a passport a certified copy of proof of resident permit must be submitted.
• Read more in the entry visa fact sheet from the Swedish Migration Board.

Additional documents

In addition to the documents listed above, depending on the EU/ EEA-citizen's circumstances, further documents may be required to prove that you fall under the scope of Directive 2004/35/EC. The Embassy strongly recommends that you always travel with a valid travel insurance.

Photo Specifications

• One passport size photograph in which you are looking straight ahead and which are not more than six months old
• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Stick the photograph on the visa application form and do not staple the photograph.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

Sample Photograph:

Processing Time

Schengen visa applications should be handled within 15 calendar days, or longer if motivated, in accordance with the visa code. This period may be extended up to a maximum 45 calendar days in individual cases, when further scrutiny of the application is needed. 

The handling time is counted from when the Embassy has received the application and not when the submission take place at VFS Global. The handling time is excluding the transportation time. The average time for transportation depends on where you are applying, normally it takes 3-4 days one way.

Download Forms

• Visa application form to Sweden form no 119031

• Medical Treatment

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Note for applicants married to Swedish Citizens

Although the Visa Application Form states that "The questions marked with * do not have to be answered by family members of EU or EEA citizens" this does not apply to applicants who are married to Swedish citizens. If you are married to a Swedish citizen you must fill in these sections.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

If you wish to travel to Sweden to attend a course, to conduct research or any other study related purpose please see the list of requirements for further details. You must have an invitation or admission letter from a receiving educational/research institution in Sweden.

Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation

Under Article 22 of the Visa Code, a Member State may require the central authorities of other Member States to consult its central authorities during the examination of visa applications lodged by nationals of specific third countries or specific categories of such nationals. Such consultation does not apply to applications for airport transit visas. The table below lists the third countries and the specific categories concerned. When a third country is listed it means that at least one Member State requires such prior consultation. The consultation might take 1-7 days.

Annexure 16 Prior Consultation List

Visa Fees

Please Note

The exchange rate from EURO to RAND may vary from time to time. The applicants are requested to confirm the fee before applying.

VFS service fee and Visa fee can be paid at VFS Visa Application Centre after completion of documents checks by the VFS Counter Staff.

Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

Some categories are exempted from the visa fee on the following basis: -

• Visas for children under 6 years - No fees (gratis)
• Visas for school pupils, students (University) and their accompanying teachers for purpose of education/studies - No fees (gratis)
• Visas for Post Graduate Scholars for purposes of Research – No fees (gratis)

The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

• children under six years.
• school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training.
• researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research or participating in a scientific seminar or conference.
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars,
• conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.
• holders of diplomatic and service passports when travelling for official duties
• Family members of EU/EEA citizens
• Family members of UK nationals who fall under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement.

Please contact the Sweden Visa Application Centre for any questions.

Documents Required

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Here you will find a list of the documents you need to apply for a Schengen visa.

For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below.

• Students and Researchers

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Non-South African citizens:

• Valid South African resident permit. If the resident permit is not affixed in the current passport, the old passport containing the permit must be submitted in original. If the permit is not affixed in a passport a certified copy of proof of resident permit must be submitted.
• Read more in the entry visa fact sheet from the Swedish Migration Board.

Additional documents

In addition to the documents listed above, depending on the EU/ EEA-citizen's circumstances, further documents may be required to prove that you fall under the scope of Directive 2004/35/EC. The Embassy strongly recommends that you always travel with a valid travel insurance.

Photo Specifications

• One passport size photograph in which you are looking straight ahead and which are not more than six months old
• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Stick the photograph on the visa application form and do not staple the photograph.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

Sample Photograph:

Processing Time

Schengen visa applications should be handled within 15 calendar days, or longer if motivated, in accordance with the visa code. This period may be extended up to a maximum 45 calendar days in individual cases, when further scrutiny of the application is needed. 

The handling time is counted from when the Embassy has received the application and not when the submission take place at VFS Global. The handling time is excluding the transportation time. The average time for transportation depends on where you are applying, normally it takes 3-4 days one way.

Download Forms

• Visa application form to Sweden form no 119031

• Students and Researchers

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Note for applicants married to Swedish Citizens

Although the Visa Application Form states that "The questions marked with * do not have to be answered by family members of EU or EEA citizens" this does not apply to applicants who are married to Swedish citizens. If you are married to a Swedish citizen you must fill in these sections.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation

Under Article 22 of the Visa Code, a Member State may require the central authorities of other Member States to consult its central authorities during the examination of visa applications lodged by nationals of specific third countries or specific categories of such nationals. Such consultation does not apply to applications for airport transit visas. The table below lists the third countries and the specific categories concerned. When a third country is listed it means that at least one Member State requires such prior consultation. The consultation might take 1-7 days.

Annexure 16 Prior Consultation List

Visa Fees

Please Note

The exchange rate from EURO to RAND may vary from time to time. The applicants are requested to confirm the fee before applying.

VFS service fee and Visa fee can be paid at VFS Visa Application Centre after completion of documents checks by the VFS Counter Staff.

Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

Some categories are exempted from the visa fee on the following basis: -

• Visas for children under 6 years - No fees (gratis)
• Visas for school pupils, students (University) and their accompanying teachers for purpose of education/studies - No fees (gratis)
• Visas for Post Graduate Scholars for purposes of Research – No fees (gratis)

The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

• children under six years.
• school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training.
• researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research or participating in a scientific seminar or conference.
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars,
• conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.
• holders of diplomatic and service passports when travelling for official duties
• Family members of EU/EEA citizens
• Family members of UK nationals who fall under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement.

Please contact the Sweden Visa Application Centre for any questions.

Documents Required

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Here you will find a list of the documents you need to apply for a Schengen visa.

For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below.

• Diplomatic Passport Holders

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Non-South African citizens:

• Valid South African resident permit. If the resident permit is not affixed in the current passport, the old passport containing the permit must be submitted in original. If the permit is not affixed in a passport a certified copy of proof of resident permit must be submitted.
• Read more in the entry visa fact sheet from the Swedish Migration Board.

Additional documents

In addition to the documents listed above, depending on the EU/ EEA-citizen's circumstances, further documents may be required to prove that you fall under the scope of Directive 2004/35/EC. The Embassy strongly recommends that you always travel with a valid travel insurance.

Photo Specifications

• One passport size photograph in which you are looking straight ahead and which are not more than six months old
• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Stick the photograph on the visa application form and do not staple the photograph.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

Sample Photograph:

Processing Time

Schengen visa applications should be handled within 15 calendar days, or longer if motivated, in accordance with the visa code. This period may be extended up to a maximum 45 calendar days in individual cases, when further scrutiny of the application is needed. 

The handling time is counted from when the Embassy has received the application and not when the submission take place at VFS Global. The handling time is excluding the transportation time. The average time for transportation depends on where you are applying, normally it takes 3-4 days one way.

Download Forms

• Visa application form to Sweden form no 119031

• Diplomatic Passport Holders

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Note for applicants married to Swedish Citizens

Although the Visa Application Form states that "The questions marked with * do not have to be answered by family members of EU or EEA citizens" this does not apply to applicants who are married to Swedish citizens. If you are married to a Swedish citizen you must fill in these sections.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation

Under Article 22 of the Visa Code, a Member State may require the central authorities of other Member States to consult its central authorities during the examination of visa applications lodged by nationals of specific third countries or specific categories of such nationals. Such consultation does not apply to applications for airport transit visas. The table below lists the third countries and the specific categories concerned. When a third country is listed it means that at least one Member State requires such prior consultation. The consultation might take 1-7 days.

Annexure 16 Prior Consultation List

Visa Fees

Please Note

The exchange rate from EURO to RAND may vary from time to time. The applicants are requested to confirm the fee before applying.

VFS service fee and Visa fee can be paid at VFS Visa Application Centre after completion of documents checks by the VFS Counter Staff.

Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

Some categories are exempted from the visa fee on the following basis: -

• Visas for children under 6 years - No fees (gratis)
• Visas for school pupils, students (University) and their accompanying teachers for purpose of education/studies - No fees (gratis)
• Visas for Post Graduate Scholars for purposes of Research – No fees (gratis)

The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

• children under six years.
• school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training.
• researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research or participating in a scientific seminar or conference.
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars,
• conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.
• holders of diplomatic and service passports when travelling for official duties
• Family members of EU/EEA citizens
• Family members of UK nationals who fall under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement.

Please contact the Sweden Visa Application Centre for any questions.

Documents Required

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Here you will find a list of the documents you need to apply for a Schengen visa.

For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below.

• Diplomats – Other Countries

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Non-South African citizens:

• Valid South African resident permit. If the resident permit is not affixed in the current passport, the old passport containing the permit must be submitted in original. If the permit is not affixed in a passport a certified copy of proof of resident permit must be submitted.
• Read more in the entry visa fact sheet from the Swedish Migration Board.

Additional documents

In addition to the documents listed above, depending on the EU/ EEA-citizen's circumstances, further documents may be required to prove that you fall under the scope of Directive 2004/35/EC. The Embassy strongly recommends that you always travel with a valid travel insurance.

Photo Specifications

• One passport size photograph in which you are looking straight ahead and which are not more than six months old
• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Stick the photograph on the visa application form and do not staple the photograph.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

Sample Photograph:

Processing Time

Schengen visa applications should be handled within 15 calendar days, or longer if motivated, in accordance with the visa code. This period may be extended up to a maximum 45 calendar days in individual cases, when further scrutiny of the application is needed. 

The handling time is counted from when the Embassy has received the application and not when the submission take place at VFS Global. The handling time is excluding the transportation time. The average time for transportation depends on where you are applying, normally it takes 3-4 days one way.

Download Forms

• Visa application form to Sweden form no 119031

• Diplomats – Other Countries

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Note for applicants married to Swedish Citizens

Although the Visa Application Form states that "The questions marked with * do not have to be answered by family members of EU or EEA citizens" this does not apply to applicants who are married to Swedish citizens. If you are married to a Swedish citizen you must fill in these sections.

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation

Under Article 22 of the Visa Code, a Member State may require the central authorities of other Member States to consult its central authorities during the examination of visa applications lodged by nationals of specific third countries or specific categories of such nationals. Such consultation does not apply to applications for airport transit visas. The table below lists the third countries and the specific categories concerned. When a third country is listed it means that at least one Member State requires such prior consultation. The consultation might take 1-7 days.

Annexure 16 Prior Consultation List

Visa Fees

Please Note

The exchange rate from EURO to RAND may vary from time to time. The applicants are requested to confirm the fee before applying.

VFS service fee and Visa fee can be paid at VFS Visa Application Centre after completion of documents checks by the VFS Counter Staff.

Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

Some categories are exempted from the visa fee on the following basis: -

• Visas for children under 6 years - No fees (gratis)
• Visas for school pupils, students (University) and their accompanying teachers for purpose of education/studies - No fees (gratis)
• Visas for Post Graduate Scholars for purposes of Research – No fees (gratis)

The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

• children under six years.
• school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training.
• researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research or participating in a scientific seminar or conference.
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars,
• conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.
• holders of diplomatic and service passports when travelling for official duties
• Family members of EU/EEA citizens
• Family members of UK nationals who fall under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement.

Please contact the Sweden Visa Application Centre for any questions.

Documents Required

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Here you will find a list of the documents you need to apply for a Schengen visa.

For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below.

• Seafarers

Photo Specifications

• One passport size photograph in which you are looking straight ahead and which are not more than six months old
• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Stick the photograph on the visa application form and do not staple the photograph.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

Sample Photograph:

Processing Time

Schengen visa applications should be handled within 15 calendar days, or longer if motivated, in accordance with the visa code. This period may be extended up to a maximum 45 calendar days in individual cases, when further scrutiny of the application is needed. 

The handling time is counted from when the Embassy has received the application and not when the submission take place at VFS Global. The handling time is excluding the transportation time. The average time for transportation depends on where you are applying, normally it takes 3-4 days one way.

Download Forms

• Consent Form For Children Under 18
• Schengen Visa Application Form
• Schengen Visa – Minors (under 18 years)
• Schengen Visa - Seafarers Checklist

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation

Under Article 22 of the Visa Code, a Member State may require the central authorities of other Member States to consult its central authorities during the examination of visa applications lodged by nationals of specific third countries or specific categories of such nationals. Such consultation does not apply to applications for airport transit visas. The table below lists the third countries and the specific categories concerned. When a third country is listed it means that at least one Member State requires such prior consultation. The consultation might take 1-7 days.

Annexure 16 Prior Consultation List

Visa Fees

Please Note

The exchange rate from EURO to RAND may vary from time to time. The applicants are requested to confirm the fee before applying.

VFS service fee and Visa fee can be paid at VFS Visa Application Centre after completion of documents checks by the VFS Counter Staff.

Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

Some categories are exempted from the visa fee on the following basis: -

• Visas for children under 6 years - No fees (gratis)
• Visas for school pupils, students (University) and their accompanying teachers for purpose of education/studies - No fees (gratis)
• Visas for Post Graduate Scholars for purposes of Research – No fees (gratis)

The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

• children under six years.
• school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training.
• researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research or participating in a scientific seminar or conference.
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars,
• conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.
• holders of diplomatic and service passports when travelling for official duties
• Family members of EU/EEA citizens
• Family members of UK nationals who fall under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement.

Please contact the Sweden Visa Application Centre for any questions.

Documents Required

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• Airport Transit

Photo Specifications

• One passport size photograph in which you are looking straight ahead and which are not more than six months old
• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Stick the photograph on the visa application form and do not staple the photograph.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

Sample Photograph:

Processing Time

Schengen visa applications should be handled within 15 calendar days, or longer if motivated, in accordance with the visa code. This period may be extended up to a maximum 45 calendar days in individual cases, when further scrutiny of the application is needed. 

The handling time is counted from when the Embassy has received the application and not when the submission take place at VFS Global. The handling time is excluding the transportation time. The average time for transportation depends on where you are applying, normally it takes 3-4 days one way.

Download Forms

• Consent Form For Children Under 18
• Schengen Visa Application Form
• Schengen Visa – Minors (under 18 years)
• Schengen Visa - Airport Transit Checklist

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

Please click on the above tabs to get more information on Short Term Visa.

If you wish to visit Sweden or Estonia for a short period of time, you must obtain a visa prior to entry if you come from a country with a visa requirement for entering Sweden or Estonia.

See the list of countries whose citizens need a visa to enter Sweden, please visit Migration Agency website.

Click here to find out more information on how the Swedish mission processes personal data that is submitted to the Swedish mission for a visa application. Please Click here to view the Visa Code and here to view the key changes.

Visa Fees

Totally exempt from the fee for a Schengen visas are:

• Children under the age of six.
• Schoolchildren, students in higher education, postgraduate students and their accompanying teachers - on condition that the purpose of the trip is study or education.
• Researchers - on condition that the purpose of the trip is scientific research.
• Officials travelling on official or diplomatic passport.
• Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural and educational events organized by a non-profit organization.

• Family members of EU citizens

  Third-country nationals who are family members of EU citizens derive their rights under the Directive (2004/35/EC) from EU citizens, the holders of the primary status. In principle, they do not enjoy any autonomous right to move and reside freely. Core’ family members have an automatic right of entry and residence, irrespective of their nationality.

• The following persons are defined in Article 2(2) of the Directive as ‘core’ family members:

  • - spouse
  • - registered partner
  • - cohabiting partner
  • - a child (or other direct descendant) under 21 or who is economically dependant
  • - parents (or other direct ascendants) who are economically dependant
  • - another family member who is dependent on an EEA citizen for his/her support, or is part of the EEA citizen’s household, or whom an EEA citizen is required to take care of personally, for serious health reasons.
• Please note that EU citizens residing in the Member State of their own nationality do not normally benefit from the rights granted by the Directive (as there is no element of free movement), for example a Swedish citizen living in Sweden do not hold a right of residence based on Directive 2004/35/EC in his/her home country, unless he or she returned to Sweden after having utilised the right of free movement in another Member State for a certain period.

• How to apply

  You can apply for a short-stay Schengen visa (type C) which will allow you to enter and stay in Sweden and the Schengen area for up to 90 days.

• Where family members decide not to make use of their right to lodge their application directly at the consulate but to use the services of an external service provider (VFS) or extra services, they may be required to pay for these services (service fee). Family members are exempted from paying the visa fee.
• In the event that you wish to remain in the Member State for more than 90 days as a family member of a EU citizen exercising his/her free movement rights, you must apply (when in the Member State) for a Residence Card of a family member of an EU citizen.

• Book an appointment

  As a family member of an EU citizen, you also have the possibility to submit your visa application directly at the Swedish Embassy in Kenya.

• Send an email to ambassaden.nairobivisum@gov.se in order to receive an appointment. You will usually be given an appointment within a few working days.

• More information

  Directive 2004/35/EC

  The Swedish Migration Agency on EES family members

• Participants of a SIDA International Training Program (ITP)
• Holders of diplomatic passports and holders of official passports with Note verbal traveling for official purpose.

The VFS service fee is applicable for the above categories.

Documents Required

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Here you will find a list of the documents you need to apply for a Schengen visa.

For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below.

• Tourism
• Business
• Visiting Family and Friends
• Minor under 18
• Sports and Culture
• Medical Treatment
• Students and Researchers
• Diplomatic Passport Holders
• Seafarers
• EU-EEA Family members
• EU-UK Family members
• Airport Transit

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Non-South African citizens:

• Valid South African resident permit. If the resident permit is not affixed in the current passport, the old passport containing the permit must be submitted in original. If the permit is not affixed in a passport a certified copy of proof of resident permit must be submitted.
• Read more in the entry visa fact sheet from the Swedish Migration Board.

Family members of EU citizens

Third-country nationals who are family members of EU citizens derive their rights under the Directive (2004/35/EC) from EU citizens, the holders of the primary status. In principle, they do not enjoy any autonomous right to move and reside freely. Core’ family members have an automatic right of entry and residence, irrespective of their nationality.

The following persons are defined in Article 2(2) of the Directive as ‘core’ family members:

• - spouse
• - registered partner
• - cohabiting partner
• - a child (or other direct descendant) under 21 or who is economically dependant
• - parents (or other direct ascendants) who are economically dependant
• - another family member who is dependent on an EEA citizen for his/her support, or is part of the EEA citizen’s

household, or whom an EEA citizen is required to take care of personally, for serious health reasons.

Please note that EU citizens residing in the Member State of their own nationality do not normally benefit from the rights granted by the Directive (as there is no element of free movement), for example a Swedish citizen living in Sweden do not hold a right of residence based on Directive 2004/35/EC in his/her home country, unless he or she returned to Sweden after having utilised the right of free movement in another Member State for a certain period.

How to apply

You can apply for a short-stay Schengen visa (type C) which will allow you to enter and stay in Sweden and the Schengen area for up to 90 days.

Where family members decide not to make use of their right to lodge their application directly at the consulate but to use the services of an external service provider (VFS) or extra services, they may be required to pay for these services (service fee). Family members are exempted from paying the visa fee.

In the event that you wish to remain in the Member State for more than 90 days as a family member of a EU citizen exercising his/her free movement rights, you must apply (when in the Member State) for a Residence Card of a family member of an EU citizen.

Book an appointment

As a family member of an EU citizen, you also have the possibility to submit your visa application directly at the Swedish Embassy in Kenya.

Send an email to ambassaden.nairobivisum@gov.se in order to receive an appointment. You will usually be given an appointment within a few working days.

More information

Directive 2004/35/EC

The Swedish Migration Agency on EES family members

Family members are:

• Spouse/partner/common law spouse
• The direct descendants (children) who are under the age of 21 or are dependents, and those of the spouse or partner.
• The dependent direct relatives in the ascending line (e.g. parents) and those of the spouse or partner
• All family members of an EU or EEA national applying for a visa must at submit the following obligatory supporting documents at the appointment at the Embassy:
  
  • Application form (application form no. 119031, Application for Schengen Visa).
  • Your passport or travel document. Make sure that your passport has at least two blank pages.
  • Proof of relation. E.g.marriage certificate or birth certificate.
  • Copy of the EU / EEA national's passport or national identity card
  • If you are a dependent family member you must submit documents showing your dependence.
  • Please note that a family member of an EU or EEA citizen does NOT pay an application fee for Schengen visa.

Additional documents

In addition to the documents listed above, depending on the EU/ EEA-citizen's circumstances, further documents may be required to prove that you fall under the scope of Directive 2004/35/EC. The Embassy strongly recommends that you always travel with a valid travel insurance.

Photo Specifications

• One passport size photograph in which you are looking straight ahead and which are not more than six months old
• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Stick the photograph on the visa application form and do not staple the photograph.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

Sample Photograph:

Processing Time

Schengen visa applications should be handled within 15 calendar days, or longer if motivated, in accordance with the visa code. This period may be extended up to a maximum 45 calendar days in individual cases, when further scrutiny of the application is needed. 

The handling time is counted from when the Embassy has received the application and not when the submission take place at VFS Global. The handling time is excluding the transportation time. The average time for transportation depends on where you are applying, normally it takes 3-4 days one way.

Download Forms

• Visa application form to Sweden form no 119031

• Tourism
• Business
• Visiting Family and Friends
• Minor under 18
• Sports and Culture
• Medical Treatment
• Students and Researchers
• Diplomatic Passport Holders
• Seafarers
• EU-EEA Family members
• EU-UK Family members
• Airport Transit

Please download and complete the Consent for Visa Application form and include it with your application.

Consent form for minors under the age of 18 to be downloaded and included in the application.

Note for applicants married to Swedish Citizens

Although the Visa Application Form states that "The questions marked with * do not have to be answered by family members of EU or EEA citizens" this does not apply to applicants who are married to Swedish citizens. If you are married to a Swedish citizen you must fill in these sections.

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Overview

Third-country nationals who are family members of EU citizens derive their rights under the Directive (2004/35/EC) from EU citizens, the holders of the primary status. In principle, they do not enjoy any autonomous right to move and reside freely. Core’ family members have an automatic right of entry and residence, irrespective of their nationality.

The following persons are defined in Article 2(2) of the Directive as ‘core’ family members:

• spouse
• registered partner
• cohabiting partner
• a child (or other direct descendant) under 21 or who is economically dependant
• parents (or other direct ascendants) who are economically dependant
• another family member who is dependent on an EEA citizen for his/her support, or is part of the EEA citizen’s household, or whom an EEA citizen is required to take care of personally, for serious health reasons.

Please note that EU citizens residing in the Member State of their own nationality do not normally benefit from the rights granted by the Directive (as there is no element of free movement), for example a Swedish citizen living in Sweden do not hold a right of residence based on Directive 2004/35/EC in his/her home country, unless he or she returned to Sweden after having utilised the right of free movement in another Member State for a certain period.

How to apply

You can apply for a short-stay Schengen visa (type C) which will allow you to enter and stay in Sweden and the Schengen area for up to 90 days.

Where family members decide not to make use of their right to lodge their application directly at the consulate but to use the services of an external service provider (VFS) or extra services, they may be required to pay for these services (service fee). Family members are exempted from paying the visa fee.

In the event that you wish to remain in the Member State for more than 90 days as a family member of a EU citizen exercising his/her free movement rights, you must apply (when in the Member State) for a Residence Card of a family member of an EU citizen.

Book an appointment

As a family member of an EU citizen, you also have the possibility to submit your visa application directly at the Swedish Embassy in Kenya.

Send an email to ambassaden.nairobivisum@gov.se in order to receive an appointment. You will usually be given an appointment within a few working days.

More information

Directive 2004/35/EC

The Swedish Migration Agency on EES family members

Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation

Under Article 22 of the Visa Code, a Member State may require the central authorities of other Member States to consult its central authorities during the examination of visa applications lodged by nationals of specific third countries or specific categories of such nationals. Such consultation does not apply to applications for airport transit visas. The table below lists the third countries and the specific categories concerned. When a third country is listed it means that at least one Member State requires such prior consultation. The consultation might take 1-7 days.

Annexure 16 Prior Consultation List

Visa Fees

Please note that a family member of an EU or EEA citizen does NOT pay an application fee for Schengen visa.

There is a VFS service charge of ZAR 318 (payable via debit/ credit card or cash deposit) levied per application.

Please enquire from the Visa Application centre for the payment procedure during application date.

Documents Required

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Photo Specifications

• One passport size photograph in which you are looking straight ahead and which are not more than six months old
• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Stick the photograph on the visa application form and do not staple the photograph.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

Sample Photograph:

Processing Time

Schengen visa applications should be handled within 15 calendar days, or longer if motivated, in accordance with the visa code. This period may be extended up to a maximum 45 calendar days in individual cases, when further scrutiny of the application is needed. 

The handling time is counted from when the Embassy has received the application and not when the submission take place at VFS Global. The handling time is excluding the transportation time. The average time for transportation depends on where you are applying, normally it takes 3-4 days one way.

Download Forms

• Consent Form For Children Under 18
• Schengen Visa Application Form
• Schengen Visa – Minors (under 18 years)
• Schengen Visa - EU/EEA family members Checklist

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

Overview

Only the following categories of family members can still join the UK national Withdrawal Agreement beneficiary:

Family members who were directly related to the Withdrawal Agreement beneficiary (‘core family members’) and resided outside the host State on 31 December 2020 and who fulfil the relevant conditions of Article 2(2) of the Free Movement Directive 2004/35/EC at the moment they seek residence under the Withdrawal Agreement in order to join the beneficiary in the host State

Children born to, or legally adopted by, a UK national Withdrawal Agreement beneficiary

Those who were durable partners and resided outside the host State before 31 December 2020 and whose relationship with the UK national Withdrawal Agreement beneficiary continues at the time they seek residence in the host State.

Even though not explicitly mentioned in Article 10 of the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement, persons other than those defined in Article 3(2) of Directive 2004/35/EC whose presence is required by UK nationals in order not to deprive them of their Withdrawal Agreement right of residence can also still join the UK national in the host Member State.

Issue of entry visas

The EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement does not govern short stays of family members of Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries in the host State for the purposes of visiting the beneficiaries. Family members of Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries who want to enter the EU for a short stay have to apply for a visa under the general provisions of the Visa Code and comply with the regular entry conditions for non-EU nationals, which are set out in the Schengen Borders Code.

Only family members who seek residence in the host State under the provisions of the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement in order to join the Withdrawal Agreement beneficiary there (i.e., the family members want to become EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries themselves) can rely on the visa facilitations of Article 14(3) of the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement.

Where family members decide not to make use of their right to lodge their application directly at the consulate but to use the services of an external service provider (VFS) or extra services, they may be required to pay for these services (service fee). Family members are exempted from paying the visa fee.

Book an appointment

As a family member of an EU citizen, you also have the possibility to submit your visa application directly at the Swedish Embassy in Kenya.

Send an email to ambassaden.nairobivisum@gov.se in order to receive an appointment. You will usually be given an appointment within a few working days.

More information

The EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement (europa.eu)

Permission for family members of British citizens - Migrationsverket

Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation

Under Article 22 of the Visa Code, a Member State may require the central authorities of other Member States to consult its central authorities during the examination of visa applications lodged by nationals of specific third countries or specific categories of such nationals. Such consultation does not apply to applications for airport transit visas. The table below lists the third countries and the specific categories concerned. When a third country is listed it means that at least one Member State requires such prior consultation. The consultation might take 1-7 days.

Annexure 16 Prior Consultation List

Visa Fees

There is a VFS service charge of ZAR 318 (payable via debit/ credit card or cash deposit) levied per application.

Please enquire from the Visa Application centre for the payment procedure during application date.

Documents Required

Get the peace of mind you need on your travels, with insurance made simple for more click here.

• Please click here to download the Checklist

Photo Specifications

• One passport size photograph in which you are looking straight ahead and which are not more than six months old
• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Stick the photograph on the visa application form and do not staple the photograph.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)

Sample Photograph:

Processing Time

Schengen visa applications should be handled within 15 calendar days, or longer if motivated, in accordance with the visa code. This period may be extended up to a maximum 45 calendar days in individual cases, when further scrutiny of the application is needed. 

The handling time is counted from when the Embassy has received the application and not when the submission take place at VFS Global. The handling time is excluding the transportation time. The average time for transportation depends on where you are applying, normally it takes 3-4 days one way.

Download Forms

• Visa application form to Sweden form no 119031

• Consent Form For Children Under 18
• Schengen Visa Application Form
• Schengen Visa – Minors (under 18 years)
• Schengen Visa - EU/UK family members Checklist

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.