Visiting Sweden

We look forward to welcoming you to Sweden!

If you wish to visit Sweden and are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA, you will in most cases need a visa.

A visa is a permit which is required in order for you to enter and remain in Sweden for a short period of time. These pages explain what is required for different types of visit and how you can apply for a visa.

Step-by-step

How to apply for a visa to visit a relative or friend in Sweden.

New visiting hours in Teheran

The Swedish Embassy in Teheran introduces new visiting hours for those applying for their entry visa online.

The Embassy of Sweden in Teheran external link, opens in new window

Check the status of your application

Has your application been received by the Migration Board? Has a decision been made?

Frequently asked questions

Where do I submit the application for an extension of my visa?

I wish to stay for a period longer than 90 days — can I apply for a residence permit for a visit instead?

The embassy decided not to grant my friend a visa to visit Sweden. Why not?

All questions and answers

Common forms

Application for Schengen Visa PDF
no. 119031 (in English)

Family details—appendix to your application PDF
no. 239011 (in English)

Invitation PDF
no. 241011 (in English)

All forms

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Book an appointment!

For some errands you must book an appointment in advance before visiting Solna or Norrköping

Important things to know about your entry visa

The sticker in your passport will show how many days you can use your entry visa for the period your permit is valid. The period is often longer than the number of days you may travel here, since the authorities expect you may need a little time to get your trip in order.

Read more here on entry visa and period of validity

Page updated: 2013-05-21

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