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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.

Present waiting times

Ordinarily you will receive a decision about an application for a Schengen visa within two weeks, but it varies depending on the Swedish mission abroad involved.

Check the status of your application

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Has your application been registered 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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News

New form number for letter of invitation

Starting 5 October there is a new form for inviting a friend or relative to Sweden.
Read article

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: 2012-02-03

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