Visa Information

Overview

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schengen visa must be obtained from the Embassy/Consulate of the country where the main purpose of travel lies. Therefore, please check your travel plans before submitting your application. In case of travel to multiple Schengen countries, please make your application to the one where you will be staying for the maximum number of days. If the duration of stay is the same in more than one Schengen country during the first trip, you must submit your visa application at the Embassy/Consulate of your first point of entry.

Please book appointments well in advance depending on your intended date of travel to avoid any inconvenience. Applications cannot be submitted earlier than six (6) months before the travel date. Please refer to the processing time specific to this Mission.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
• Applicant shall be charged a service fee of EUR 09 (AED 37.70 all applicable taxes included) per application in addition to the visa fees and must be paid in cash.
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Please read the following information carefully, for further information please check the link for frequently asked questions.

• The Embassy will need: - 15 calender days to process the visa.
• The application for Schengen visa together with the Family Appendix should be filled in completely and signed by each applicant (if it’s not an online application).
• The passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the date of exit from the Schengen area, as well as valid UAE residence visa – minimum 6 months from the date of submission of your visa application..
• Passport must not be older than 10 years (even if it is still valid)
• Passport must contain 2 blank opposite pages.
• Birth certificate in English is required to be submitted at the time of submission for children below 18 years of age.
• The original passport and copy + 1 recent photograph with white background+ Copy of previous Schengen visas.
• Copy of travel arrangements (Preliminary flight booking, not paid or confirmed).
• Copy of bank statement, for the last 3 months.
• Confirmation letter in original (in English) from the employer; stating the salary, applicant's current position/work and date when joining the company, the dates of the approved leave, and purpose of the visit. The letter should be printed on the company letter head and should be signed by the authorised person to sign such letters, name and position stated of the signer.
• Copy of the company trade license (if the applicant is the owner of the company).
• Hotel reservation/accommodation is requested for applicants who will not be living with the reference.
• All documents should be submitted in English.
• All requirements should be completed when you visit the application centre. it is not permitted to attach any kind of documents to your application after the date of submission. If the applicant insists on submitting an incomplete application, it will affect the Embassy´s decision.
• Each applicant must have a Travel insurance & Medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries and worth a minimum of EURO 30000.

Important Information:

• Please note that a completed application is not equal an approved visa. Other documentation might be requested.
• Travelers from countries outside of EU will have to show documents on the border which verify that they have enough money to fulfill the requirements for money of the Schengen countries.
• A Visa does not automatically entitle the holder to enter the Schengen area. A new examination of the visitor's right to enter the Schengen will be made by the authorities at the border.
• Tourist Document Checklist
• Appendix form Please be informed that this form is required along with all visa application forms.

Photo Specifications

Applicants must submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation).

• Use a plain light-coloured or white background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Portrait style photo (no posing) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 4 cm x 5 cm (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected.

  • Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph provided does not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for the application at the Embassy of Sweden is approximately 15 calendar Days.

Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

Download Forms

Please click here to complete and download the visa application form in English

Please click here to complete and download the visa application form in Swedish

Overview

A business visa application is applicable only if you are travelling for business purposes.

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

Schengen visa must be obtained from the Embassy/Consulate of the country where the main purpose of travel lies. Therefore, please check your travel plans before submitting your application. In case of travel to multiple Schengen countries, please make your application to the one where you will be staying for the maximum number of days. If the duration of stay is the same in more than one Schengen country during the first trip, you must submit your visa application at the Embassy/Consulate of your first point of entry.

Please book appointments well in advance depending on your intended date of travel to avoid any inconvenience. Applications cannot be submitted earlier than six (6) months before the travel date. Please refer to the processing time specific to this Mission.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
• Applicant shall be charged a service fee of EUR 09 (AED 37.70 all applicable taxes included) per application in addition to the visa fees and must be paid in cash.
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Please read the following information carefully. For further information, please check the link for frequently asked questions.

• The Embassy will need: - 15 calender days to process the visa.
• The application for Schengen visa together with the Family Appendix should be filled in completely and signed by each applicant (if it’s not an online application).
• The passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the date of exit from the Schengen area, as well as valid UAE residence visa – minimum 6 months from the date of submission of your visa application.
• Passport must not be older than 10 years ( even if it is still valid)
• Birth certificate in English is required to be submitted at the time of submission for children below 18 years of age.
• The original passport and copy + 1 recent photograph with white background+ Copy of previous Schengen visas.
• Passport must contain 2 blank opposite visa pages.
• Copy of bank statement, for the last 3 months.
• Copy of travel arrangements (Preliminary flight booking, not paid or confirmed).
• Hotel reservation/accommodation should be stated.
• Confirmation letter in original (in English) from the Employer; stating the salary and financial arrangements, applicant's current designation and date of joining the company, and stating the purpose of the visit. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead, containing name, position in the company and signature of an authorised person.
• Copy of the company trade license (if the applicant is the owner of the company).
• Invitation letter from the business partner in Sweden - mentioning duration of visit/stay, purpose and financial arrangements of stay.
• If the Swedish company is small or medium sized, documentation from the Swedish tax authorities is requested.
• All documents should be submitted in English.
• All requirements should be completed when you visit the Embassy at the appointment time. It is not permitted to attach any kind of documents to your application after the date of submission. If the applicant insists on submitting an incomplete application, it will affect the Embassy´s decision.
• Each applicant must have a Travel insurance & Medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries and worth a minimum of EURO 30000.

Important Information:

• Please note that a completed application is not equal an approved visa and other documentation might be requested.
• Travelers from countries outside of EU will have to show documents on the border which verify that they have enough money to fulfill the requirements for money of the Schengen countries.
• A Visa does not automatically entitle the holder to enter the Schengen area. A new examination of the visitor's right to enter the Schengen will be made by the authorities at the border.
• Business Document Checklist

Photo Specifications

Applicants must submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation).

• Use a plain light-coloured or white background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Portrait style photo (no posing) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 4 cm x 5 cm (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected.

  • Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph provided does not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for the application at the Embassy of Sweden is approximately 15 calendar Days.

Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

Download Forms

Please click here to complete and download the visa application form in English

Please click here to complete and download the visa application form in Swedish

Overview

The applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category. Kindly refer to the information sheet for the documents required to make sure you have all the supporting documents.

Schengen visa must be obtained from the Embassy/Consulate of the country where the main purpose of travel lies. Therefore, please check your travel plans before submitting your application. In case of travel to multiple Schengen countries, please make your application to the one where you will be staying for the maximum number of days. If the duration of stay is the same in more than one Schengen country during the first trip, you must submit your visa application at the Embassy/Consulate of your first point of entry.

Please book appointments well in advance depending on your intended date of travel to avoid any inconvenience. Applications cannot be submitted earlier than six (6) months before the travel date. Please refer to the processing time specific to this Mission.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
• Applicant shall be charged a service fee of EUR 09 (AED 37.70 all applicable taxes included) per application in addition to the visa fees and must be paid in cash.
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Please read the following information carefully. For further information please check the link for frequently asked questions.

• The Embassy will need: - 15 calender days to process the visa.
• The application for Schengen visa together with the Family Appendix should be filled in completely and signed by each applicant (if it’s not an online application).
• The passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the date of exit from the Schengen area, as well as valid UAE residence visa – minimum 6 months from the date of submission of your visa application.
• Passport must not be older than 10 years ( even if it is still valid)
• Birth certificate in English is required to be submitted at the time of submission for children below 18 years of age.
• Passport must contain 2 blank opposite visa pages.
• The original passport and copy + 1 recent photograph with white background+ Copy of previous Schengen visas.
• Copy of travel arrangements (Preliminary flight booking, not paid or confirmed).
• Copy of bank statement, for the last 3 months.
• Confirmation letter in original (in English) from the employer; stating the salary, applicant's current designation and date when joining the company, the dates of the approved leave, and stating the purpose of the visit. The letter should be printed on the company letter head and should be signed by the authorised person to sign such letters, name and position stated of the signer.
• Copy of the company trade license (if the applicant is the owner of the company).
• Invitation from reference in Sweden (Appendix E) should to be filled in by the reference and submitted along with the application.
• Copy of reference's passport and residence permit and Extract of the population Register in Sweden (Personbevis).
• Hotel reservation/accommodation is requested for applicants who will not be living with the reference.
• All documents should be submitted in English.
• All requirements should be completed when you visit the Embassy at the appointment time. It is not permitted to attach any kind of documents to your application after the date of submission. If the applicant insists on submitting an incomplete application, it will affect the Embassy´s decision.
• Each applicant must have a Travel insurance and Medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries and worth a minimum of EURO 30000.

Important Information:

• Please note that a completed application is not equal an approved visa. Other documentation might be requested.
• Travelers from countries outside of EU will have to show documents on the border which verify that they have enough money to fulfill the requirements for money of the Schengen countries.
• A Visa does not automatically entitle the holder to enter the Schengen area. A new examination of the visitor's right to enter the Schengen will be made by the authorities at the border.
• Visiting Family and Friends Document Checklist
• Appendix Form Please be informed that this form is required along with all visa application forms.

Photo Specifications

Applicants must submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation).

• Use a plain light-coloured or white background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Portrait style photo (no posing) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 4 cm x 5 cm (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected.

  • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph provided does not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for the application at the Embassy of Sweden is approximately 15 calendar Days.

Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

Download Forms

Please click here to complete and download the visa application form in English

Please click here to complete and download the visa application form in Swedish