Apply

Before you start your application, you must have assembled the documents you will need to attach.

See which documents you must attach under the Important to know tab

Requirements for applying in the e-service

To apply in the e-service, you must

  • be 18 years or older
  • have a valid email address
  • be able to pay the application fee with a payment card issued by Visa or Mastercard
  • be able to scan or photograph the documents you need to attach.

E-service for residence permit for visits

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Adults: SEK 1,500
Children: SEK 750

The following people pay no fee to apply:

  • family members of EU/EEA citizens. In this context, Swedes do not count as EU citizens
  • EU/EEA citizens who are applying for a residence permit
  • Swiss citizens and their family members
  • Japanese citizens
  • people who are in Sweden and who are unable to return home due to an extraordinary event (this applies to you who state extraordinary event as the only reason for application).

You will not receive a refund if your application is rejected.

Fill in the application

You must fill in the form:

Application for a visitor’s residence permit (165011) Pdf, 1005.8 kB.

Submit the application

Applications must be enclosed in an envelope marked with the words: “Ansökan om uppehållstillstånd för besök” [Application for a visitor’s residence permit].

Send your application by post to:

Migrationsverket
Box 3100
903 03 Umeå
Sweden

You can also leave your application in a mailbox at one of the Swedish Migration Agency’s service centres.

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Pay the application fee

You pay via bank giro number 5223-7005. The IBAN account number is SE6912000000012810106908 and the BIC/SWIFT code is DABASESX (Danske Bank).

In the box Message to payment recipient you write

  • application residence permit visit
  • first name and last name of the person the application fee concerns
  • first name and last name for everyone if you are paying a fee for several people at the same time.

Book an appointment for a visit at the Swedish Migration Agency

If you are in Sweden, then in addition to submitting your application by post, you must also book an appointment to complete your application.

Book an appointment for a visit

The Swedish Migration Agency is responsible for considering applications from people who want to live in Sweden, seek protection or become Swedish citizens. Our work is based on Swedish laws and international conventions, with a focus on legal certainty and effective reception and return.