Visa Information

Overview

Residents of Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama can also apply for Sweden Visa from our visa application centres across below countries –

Bolivia - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/bol/en/swe

Canada - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/can/en/swe

Chile - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/chl/en/swe

Colombia - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/col/en/swe

Ecuador - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ecu/en/swe

Visa Fees

The VFS Service fee of $21.69/ Euro 20 is required to be paid in addition to the above-mentioned Visa Application Fee at the time of submission.

Payment can be made via credit/debit card (also demand draft/money order). Personal checks or cash are not accepted at the VFS Center.

Who is exempt from the visa fee?

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 organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations
• 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

Family members of citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and the EU

Family members of citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and the EU do not have to pay an application fee for a visa if they are to move to the family member in Sweden. This also applies to a short journey to prepare for a move together with the family member in Sweden. They must also be able to show proof of their marriage or family ties.

This rule applies to the following family members:

• husband, wife, cohabiting partner or registered partner (cohabiting partners of Swiss citizens are not included)
• children under the age of 21
• children over the age of 21 if they are dependent on their parents for their support
• parents who are financially dependent on their children in Sweden.

Swedish nationals are not included in the group "EU citizens" in this context.

When you submit your application at the Visa Application Center which represents the Consulate General, you must pay the extra service fee stated above. This is in addition to the normal application fee.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Download document checklist

Important notes:

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

PLEASE SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR MINORS.

• Application for Schengen Visa - to be completed, signed and dated. Please ensure that application forms for minors are signed by both parents.
• Passport, with at least 2 blank pages, valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and not issued more than 10 years ago as of the date of return from your scheduled trip. The same applies to passports issued more than 10 years ago that have since been extended (when applicant opts for passport collection, then an extra photocopy of passport bio data page needs to be provided).
• Two (2) recent passport photographs with a light background.
• Proof of purpose of the visit: evidence of accommodation, please provide confirmed hotel reservation or confirmation of an organized tour.
  • Confirmed flight/travel tickets
• Evidence of occupation/student status:
  • If you are employed, bring proof of your current occupation in the USA, i.e. an original letter from your employer, a solicitor or the Company House
  • Notarized copy of U.S. Alien Registration Card or other valid resident visa (type A, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, O, or R) valid for at least three months after the intended departure from the Schengen area.
  • If you are a student, bring an original letter from your school or university confirming your status/attendance and a recent bank statement.
  • Documents must be original and not older than one month
• Evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay i.e. original bank statements for latest three months
• Approval letter of vacation from work, university etc. is required to be submitted along with the application.
• A confirmation letter from your insurance company stating clearly that you have international coverage for:
  • any emergency medical expenses
  • emergency hospital treatment
  • repatriation for medical reasons

  Minimum coverage must be EUR 30,000 (equivalent USD 37,000) and the coverage has to be valid for the entire duration of the trip. If your insurance company cannot provide such a letter, you must find an international insurance that does.

  Note! A copy of your insurance card is not enough. You need to provide proof of the above mentioned items.

• Children under 18 must have their birth certificate with them.
• Notarized copy of U.S. Alien Registration Card or other valid resident visa (type A, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, O, or R) valid for at least three months after the intended departure from the Schengen area.
• DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR MINORS –
  • Application form signed by both parents.
  • Passport and US Visa (Original and copy)
  • Full version birth certificate (Original and copy). If document is not in English, a notarized copy must be provided.
  • Consent letter signed by both parents. If single parent, then sole custody letter/residence/custody order from court or solicitor must be provided.
  • Copy of parents ID

NOTE: An entry visa does not automatically entitle the holder to enter the Schengen area. A decision is made every time the traveler passes through a border control, as travelers must have (1) proof of sufficient funds to support themselves for the duration of their stay and their return, (2) travel medical insurance, and (3) documents indicating the purpose of their visit.

Photo Specifications

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

**the face profile of 2.8 cm to 3.1 cm is acceptable for applicants.

Please provide one recent photograph (not more than 1 month old) of you. Please be advised that all our VFS Application centers have the facility to take correct photograph as per requirements, the fee for same is $16 (2 photos).

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

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for an application for Schengen visa is generally 15 days from the day that the Embassy receives the application. Applications can be submitted up to six months in advance.

Please take into account that it will take a couple of days for VFS to forward an application to the Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C. after it has been received by VFS.

Download Forms

Visa Application Form

Please Note:

• The forms are in PDF format.
• You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download this form.

To download the Application Form:

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

Overview

Residents of Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama can also apply for Sweden Visa from our visa application centres across below countries –

Bolivia - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/bol/en/swe

Canada - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/can/en/swe

Chile - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/chl/en/swe

Colombia - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/col/en/swe

Ecuador - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ecu/en/swe

Visa Fees

The VFS Service fee of $21.69/ Euro 20 is required to be paid in addition to the above-mentioned Visa Application Fee at the time of submission.

Payment can be made via credit/debit card Personal checks or cash are not accepted at the VFS Center.

Who is exempt from the visa fee?

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 organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations
• 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.

Family members of citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and the EU

Family members of citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and the EU do not have to pay an application fee for a visa if they are to move to the family member in Sweden. This also applies to a short journey to prepare for a move together with the family member in Sweden. They must also be able to show proof of their marriage or family ties.

This rule applies to the following family members:

• husband, wife, cohabiting partner or registered partner (cohabiting partners of Swiss citizens are not included)
• children under the age of 21
• children over the age of 21 if they are dependent on their parents for their support
• parents who are financially dependent on their children in Sweden.

Swedish nationals are not included in the group "EU citizens" in this context.

When you submit your application at the Visa Application Center which represents the Embassy, you must pay the extra service fee stated above. This is in addition to the normal application fee.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Download document checklist

Important notes:

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
• Application for Schengen Visa - to be completed.
• Passport, with at least 2 blank pages, valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and not issued more than 10 years ago as of the date of return from your scheduled trip.
• Notarized copy of U.S. Alien Registration Card or other valid resident visa (type A, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, O, or R) valid for at least three months after the intended departure from the Schengen area.
• Two (2) recent passport photographs with a light background.
• Proof of purpose of the visit:
  • Letter of invitation form #244011 from your relatives/friends in Sweden.
  • Sponsor’s proof of ID- Copy of Swedish ID (can be passport, Identification card or driving license)
  • Evidence of accommodation
  • Confirmed flight/travel tickets
• A confirmation letter from your insurance company stating clearly that you have international coverage for:
  • any emergency medical expenses
  • emergency hospital treatment
  • repatriation for medical reasons

  Minimum coverage must be EUR 30,000 and the coverage has to be valid for the entire duration of the trip. If your insurance company cannot provide such a letter, you must find an international insurance that does.

  Note: A copy of your insurance card is not enough. You need to provide proof of the above mentioned items.

• Letter from employer stating that you are employed and have vacation time or have eligible vacation. (If you are self-employed, include a copy of your business license and tax return. If you are a student, include a letter from the school verifying enrollment.)
• Evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay, i.e. original recent bank statement, l. If you are being sponsored, please provide the hosts last three months bank statements. NO Travelers checks or Credit Card statements are acceptable.

NOTE: An entry visa does not automatically entitle the holder to enter the Schengen area. A decision is made every time the traveler passes through a border control, as travelers must have (1) proof of sufficient funds to support themselves for the duration of their stay and their return, (2) travel medical insurance, and (3) documents indicating the purpose of their visit.

Photo Specifications

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

**the face profile of 2.8 cm to 3.1 cm is acceptable for applicants.

Please provide one recent photograph (not more than 1 month old) of you. Please be advised that all our VFS Application centers have the facility to take correct photograph as per requirements, the fee for same is $16 (2 photos).

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

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for an application for Schengen visa is generally 15 days from the day that the Embassy receives the application. Applications can be submitted up to six months in advance.

Please take into account that it will take a couple of days for VFS to forward an application to the Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C. after it has been received by VFS.

Download Forms

Visa Application Form

Please Note:

• The forms are in PDF format.
• You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download this form.

Questionnaire:

Invitation Form

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU COMPLETE BOTH OF THE ABOVE FORMS IN FULL, AND BRING THEM WITH YOU WHEN ATTENDING FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT.

To download the Application Form:

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

Overview

Residents of Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama can also apply for Sweden Visa from our visa application centres across below countries –

Bolivia - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/bol/en/swe

Canada - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/can/en/swe

Chile - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/chl/en/swe

Colombia - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/col/en/swe

Ecuador - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ecu/en/swe

Visa Fees

The VFS Service fee of $21.69/ Euro 20 is required to be paid in addition to the above-mentioned Visa Application Fee at the time of submission.

Payment can be made via credit/debit card (also demand draft/money order). Personal checks or cash are not accepted at the VFS Center.

Who is exempt from the visa fee?

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 organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations
• 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

Family members of citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and the EU

Family members of citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and the EU do not have to pay an application fee for a visa if they are to move to the family member in Sweden. This also applies to a short journey to prepare for a move together with the family member in Sweden. They must also be able to show proof of their marriage or family ties.

This rule applies to the following family members:

• husband, wife, cohabiting partner or registered partner (cohabiting partners of Swiss citizens are not included)
• children under the age of 21
• children over the age of 21 if they are dependent on their parents for their support
• parents who are financially dependent on their children in Sweden.

Swedish nationals are not included in the group "EU citizens" in this context.

When you submit your application at the Visa Application Center which represents the Consulate General, you must pay the extra service fee stated above. This is in addition to the normal application fee.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Download document checklist

Important notes:

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

Please submit the following documents:

• Application for Schengen Visa - to be completed. Please ensure that application forms for minors are signed by both parents.
• A passport/travel document valid for at least three months after the intended departure from the Schengen area, shall contain two blank pages and been issued within the previous 10 years.
• 1 passport photo, in color, taken from the front. Digital files and photocopies of passport pictures will NOT be accepted.
• A copy of your hotel reservation.
• Notarized copy of U.S. Alien Registration Card or other valid resident visa (type A, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, O, or R) valid for at least three months after the intended departure from the Schengen area.
• A confirmation letter from your insurance company stating clearly that you have international coverage for:
  • any emergency medical expenses
  • emergency hospital treatment
  • repatriation for medical reasons

  Minimum coverage must be EUR 30,000 and the coverage has to be valid for the entire duration of the trip. If your insurance company cannot provide such a letter, you must find an international insurance that does.

  Note: A copy of your insurance card is not enough. You need to provide proof of the above mentioned items.

• Business references: letter from U.S. company AND an invitation from the Swedish company stating who will cover the expenses. If the applicant is incurring their own expenses then the latest 3 months bank statement is required to be submitted.
• A copy of your flight itinerary.

NOTE: An entry visa does not automatically entitle the holder to enter the Schengen area. A decision is made every time the traveler passes through a border control, as traveler must have (1) proof of sufficient funds to support themselves for the duration of their stay and their return, (2) travel medical insurance, and (3) documents indicating the purpose of their visit.

Photo Specifications

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

**the face profile of 2.8 cm to 3.1 cm is acceptable for applicants.

Please provide one recent photograph (not more than 1 month old) of you. Please be advised that all our VFS Application centers have the facility to take correct photograph as per requirements, the fee for same is $16 (2 photos).

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

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for an application for Schengen visa is generally 15 days from the day that the Embassy receives the application. Applications can be submitted up to six months in advance.

Please take into account that it will take a couple of days for VFS to forward an application to the Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C. after it has been received by VFS.

Download Forms

Visa Application Form

Please Note:

• The forms are in PDF format.
• You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download this form.

To download the Application Form:

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

Overview

Residents of Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama can also apply for Sweden Visa from our visa application centres across below countries –

Bolivia - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/bol/en/swe

Canada - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/can/en/swe

Chile - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/chl/en/swe

Colombia - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/col/en/swe

Ecuador - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ecu/en/swe

Visa Fees

The VFS Service fee of $21.69/ Euro 20 is required to be paid in addition to the above-mentioned Visa Application Fee at the time of submission.

Payment can be made via credit/debit card (also demand draft/money order). Personal checks or cash are not accepted at the VFS Center.

Who is exempt from the visa fee?

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 organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations
• 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

Family members of citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and the EU

Family members of citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and the EU do not have to pay an application fee for a visa if they are to move to the family member in Sweden. This also applies to a short journey to prepare for a move together with the family member in Sweden. They must also be able to show proof of their marriage or family ties.

This rule applies to the following family members:

• husband, wife, cohabiting partner or registered partner (cohabiting partners of Swiss citizens are not included)
• children under the age of 21
• children over the age of 21 if they are dependent on their parents for their support
• parents who are financially dependent on their children in Sweden.

Swedish nationals are not included in the group "EU citizens" in this context.

When you submit your application at the Visa Application Center which represents the Consulate General, you must pay the extra service fee stated above. This is in addition to the normal application fee.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

• Download document checklist

Important notes:

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
• Application for Schengen Visa - to be completed. Please ensure that application forms for minors are signed by both parents.
• National passport or other travel document, valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area, and not issued more than 10 years ago as of the date of return from your scheduled trip. The same applies to passports issued more than 10 years ago that have since been extended. (When applicant opts for passport collection, then an extra photocopy of passport bio data page needs to be provided).
• Copy of airline ticket(s)
• Children under 18 must have their birth certificate with them.
• Children travelling alone or with one parent must have letter of consent and proof of ID of both parents and the none travelling parent. In the absence of consent letter only sole custody and residence orders from the courts will be accepted.

NOTE: An entry visa does not automatically entitle the holder to enter the Schengen area. A decision is made every time the traveler passes through a border control, as travelers must have (1) proof of sufficient funds to support themselves for the duration of their stay and their return, (2) travel medical insurance, and (3) documents indicating the purpose of their visit.

Photo Specifications

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

**the face profile of 2.8 cm to 3.1 cm is acceptable for applicants.

Please provide one recent photograph (not more than 1 month old) of you. Please be advised that all our VFS Application centers have the facility to take correct photograph as per requirements, the fee for same is $16 (2 photos).

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

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for an application for Schengen visa is generally 15 days from the day that the Embassy receives the application. Applications can be submitted up to six months in advance.

Please take into account that it will take a couple of days for VFS to forward an application to the Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C. after it has been received by VFS.

Download Forms

Visa Application Form

Please Note:

The forms are in PDF format.

You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download this form.