Visa Information
VISA TYPES
Select the visa type that is right for you to see important information on visa fees, documents required, forms, photo specifications and processing times.
Tourist
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Overview
Tourist visa is granted for those where the intention is to visit Sweden for tourism and sightseeing without having an invitation from a Swedish reference.
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Visa Fees
VISA TYPE
VISA FEE (EURO)
Adult
EUR 90
Children from the age of 6 years and below the age of 12
EUR 45
Children under 6 years
No fee
EU Facilitation Agreement
EUR 35
Cape Verde (age 12 years and above)
EUR 67.50
Cape Verde (age 6–11 years and above)
EUR 33.75
Family members to EU/EES-citizens exercising their right of free movement in accordance with Directive 2004/38/EC
No fee
Please Note:
The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change. All the fees are non-refundable.
Service charge:
TYPE
EURO
VFS Service fee
21
There is a service charge levied per application above the visa fees.
The Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost.
The fees are non-refundable.
- Photocopy
- Printing
- Photograph
- Courier service
- SMS Service
All charges (Visa Fee, VFS service charges and other charges) are to be paid in cash only in KRW.
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Documents Required
PLEASE SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR MINORS.
Get all the documents required for your application. The checklist explains which documents you need to provide and which requirements they must meet.
- Application for Schengen Visa - To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting.
Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre.
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Photo Specifications
A Photograph submitted with the application form should comply with the following specifications:
- 1 Color photographs printed on normal photographic paper
- Passport sized 45mm x 35mm
- White background
- Taken not later than 6 months
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear of high quality with no ink marks or creases
- Should be without sunglasses, hat or cap
Remarks: The above photograph requirement also applies to minors from 0-11 years old.
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Processing Time
The processing time will normally be about 15days (excluding day of submission and return to VFS). However, in some cases the procedure may take considerably longer.
Individuals who do not hold legal residence in South Korea should submit the visa application in the country where they are residing. If applicants still want to submit their applications in Seoul, they should be aware that the applications might be rejected or dismissed and no refund of the application fee.
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Visit Family/friends
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Overview
This visa is provided for those who are visiting family and/-or friends. The inviting person has to fill out the invitation form.
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Visa Fees
VISA TYPE
VISA FEE (EURO)
Adult
EUR 90
Children from the age of 6 years and below the age of 12
EUR 45
Children under 6 years
No fee
EU Facilitation Agreement
EUR 35
Cape Verde (age 12 years and above)
EUR 67.50
Cape Verde (age 6–11 years and above)
EUR 33.75
Family members to EU/EES-citizens exercising their right of free movement in accordance with Directive 2004/38/EC
No fee
Please Note:
The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change. All the fees are non-refundable.
TYPE
EURO
VFS Service fee
21
There is a service charge levied per application above the visa fees.
The Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost.
The fees are non-refundable.
- Photocopy
- Printing
- Photograph
- Courier service
- SMS Service
All charges (Visa Fee, VFS service charges and other charges) are to be paid in cash only in KRW.
-
Documents Required
PLEASE SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR MINORS.
Get all the documents required for your application. The checklist explains which documents you need to provide and which requirements they must meet.
- Application for Schengen Visa - To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting.
- Invitation Form
Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre.
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Photo Specifications
A Photograph submitted with the application form should comply with the following specifications:
- 1 Color photographs printed on normal photographic paper
- Passport sized 45mm x 35mm
- White background
- Taken not later than 6 months
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear of high quality with no ink marks or creases
- Should be without sunglasses, hat or cap
Remarks: The above photograph requirement also applies to minors from 0-11 years old.
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Processing Time
The processing time will normally be about 15days (excluding day of submission and return to VFS). However, in some cases the procedure may take considerably longer.
Individuals who do not hold legal residence in South Korea should submit the visa application in the country where they are residing. If applicants still want to submit their applications in Seoul, they should be aware that the applications might be rejected or dismissed and no refund of the application fee.
Business or Conference
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Overview
A business visa is granted for those who are visiting Sweden for business or conference meetings.
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Visa Fees
VISA TYPE
VISA FEE (EURO)
Adult
EUR 90
Children from the age of 6 years and below the age of 12
EUR 45
Children under 6 years
No fee
EU Facilitation Agreement
EUR 35
Cape Verde (age 12 years and above)
EUR 67.50
Cape Verde (age 6–11 years and above)
EUR 33.75
Family members to EU/EES-citizens exercising their right of free movement in accordance with Directive 2004/38/EC
No fee
Please Note:
The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change. All the fees are non-refundable.
TYPE
EURO
VFS Service fee
21
There is a service charge levied per application above the visa fees.
The Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost.
The fees are non-refundable.
- Photocopying
- Printing
- Photograph
- Courier service
- SMS Service
All charges (Visa Fee, VFS service charges and other charges) are to be paid in cash only in KRW.
-
Documents Required
PLEASE SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR MINORS.
Get all the documents required for your application. The checklist explains which documents you need to provide and which requirements they must meet.
- Application for Schengen Visa - To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting.
Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre.
-
Photo Specifications
A Photograph submitted with the application form should comply with the following specifications:
- 1 Color photographs printed on normal photographic paper
- Passport sized 45mm x 35mm or 2 inches
- White background
- Taken not later than 6 months
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear of high quality with no ink marks or creases
- Should be without sunglasses, hat or cap
Remarks: The above photograph requirement also applies to minors from 0-11 years old.
-
Processing Time
The processing time will normally be about 15days (excluding day of submission and return to VFS). However, in some cases the procedure may take considerably longer.
Individuals who do not hold legal residence in South Korea should submit the visa application in the country where they are residing. If applicants still want to submit their applications in Seoul, they should be aware that the applications might be rejected or dismissed and no refund of the application fee.
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STUDY/CONFERENCE/SPORTS/CULTURAL EVENTS
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Overview
A business visa is granted for those who are visiting Sweden for business or conference meetings.
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Visa Fees
VISA TYPE
VISA FEE (EURO)
Adult
EUR 90
Children from the age of 6 years and below the age of 12
EUR 45
Children under 6 years
No fee
EU Facilitation Agreement
EUR 35
Cape Verde (age 12 years and above)
EUR 67.50
Cape Verde (age 6–11 years and above)
EUR 33.75
Family members to EU/EES-citizens exercising their right of free movement in accordance with Directive 2004/38/EC
No fee
Please Note:
The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change. All the fees are non-refundable.
TYPE
EURO
VFS Service fee
21
There is a service charge levied per application above the visa fees.
The Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost.
The fees are non-refundable.
- Photocopying
- Printing
- Photograph
- Courier service
- SMS Service
All charges (Visa Fee, VFS service charges and other charges) are to be paid in cash only in KRW.
-
Documents Required
PLEASE SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR MINORS.
Get all the documents required for your application. The checklist explains which documents you need to provide and which requirements they must meet.
- Application for Schengen Visa - To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting.
Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre.
-
Photo Specifications
A Photograph submitted with the application form should comply with the following specifications:
- 1 Color photographs printed on normal photographic paper
- Passport sized 45mm x 35mm or 2 inches
- White background
- Taken not later than 6 months
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear of high quality with no ink marks or creases
- Should be without sunglasses, hat or cap
Remarks: The above photograph requirement also applies to minors from 0-11 years old.
-
Processing Time
The processing time will normally be about 15days (excluding day of submission and return to VFS). However, in some cases the procedure may take considerably longer.
Individuals who do not hold legal residence in South Korea should submit the visa application in the country where they are residing. If applicants still want to submit their applications in Seoul, they should be aware that the applications might be rejected or dismissed and no refund of the application fee.
-
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Medical
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Overview
Medical visa is granted for those where the intention is to visit Sweden for tourism and sightseeing without having an invitation from a Swedish reference.
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Visa Fees
VISA TYPE
VISA FEE (EURO)
Adult
EUR 90
Children from the age of 6 years and below the age of 12
EUR 45
Children under 6 years
No fee
EU Facilitation Agreement
EUR 35
Cape Verde (age 12 years and above)
EUR 67.50
Cape Verde (age 6–11 years and above)
EUR 33.75
Family members to EU/EES-citizens exercising their right of free movement in accordance with Directive 2004/38/EC
No fee
Please Note:
The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change. All the fees are non-refundable.
Service charge:
TYPE
EURO
VFS Service fee
21
There is a service charge levied per application above the visa fees.
The Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost.
The fees are non-refundable.
- Photocopy
- Printing
- Photograph
- Courier service
- SMS Service
All charges (Visa Fee, VFS service charges and other charges) are to be paid in cash only in KRW.
-
Documents Required
PLEASE SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR MINORS.
Get all the documents required for your application. The checklist explains which documents you need to provide and which requirements they must meet.
- Application for Schengen Visa - To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting.
Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre.
-
Photo Specifications
A Photograph submitted with the application form should comply with the following specifications:
- 1 Color photographs printed on normal photographic paper
- Passport sized 45mm x 35mm
- White background
- Taken not later than 6 months
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear of high quality with no ink marks or creases
- Should be without sunglasses, hat or cap
Remarks: The above photograph requirement also applies to minors from 0-11 years old.
-
Processing Time
The processing time will normally be about 15days (excluding day of submission and return to VFS). However, in some cases the procedure may take considerably longer.
Individuals who do not hold legal residence in South Korea should submit the visa application in the country where they are residing. If applicants still want to submit their applications in Seoul, they should be aware that the applications might be rejected or dismissed and no refund of the application fee.
-
Download Form