Frequently asked questions about visiting Sweden

Yes, when you apply for a residence permit to visit Sweden for more than 90 days, you have to visit the Swedish Migration Agency in person before we can make a decision. You need to show that you are in Sweden, and you need to show your passport. In some cases you will also need to answer supplementary questions. When you apply through our e-service, you book an appointment for the personal visit through the e-service.

No, if you have a valid residence permit issued by another Schengen country, you can travel to and stay in Sweden for up to 90 days without having an entry visa.

The Swedish Migration Agency recommends for several reasons that you do not apply for a residence permit for a visit that concerns stays over 90 days, when you have an ongoing application for a residence and work permit:

• You cannot be granted two residence permits at the same time. The Swedish Migration Agency decides in the case that is most advantageous for you.
• If you apply for a residence permit for a visit while you are in Sweden, you are at risk of a rejection of your application for a residence permit to move to someone.
• If you are outside Sweden, you must wait until a decision is made in the application that is most advantageous for you. This may mean that the dates that you apply for a residence permit for a visit may have passed when the decision is made.

You can apply for a visitor’s residence permit online. You can find the application here:

Visit Sweden for more than 90 days

When you apply, you must make an appointment to visit the Swedish Migration Agency (if you are in Sweden) or an embassy (if you are outside the country). Here you can see which embassy to select for your appointment:

Embassies responsible for migration matters

If you want to take part of the entire decision, the person applying for the residence permit or the Schengen visa must enclose a power of attorney with their application. Use the form Power of attorney, 107011 Pdf, 641.6 kB, opens in new window..

No, a child under the age of 18 can not sign an invitation.

The person can apply as a tourist and in the application state that they are to visit the child and explain what relationship they have. Or the legal guardian of the child in Sweden can write an invitation to invite the relative or parent.