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Our Sweden visa application process

How to apply for your Sweden visa with iVisa.

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Complete your online application

Answer a few simple questions, see when you’ll get your Schengen Visa, upload the required documents, and pay using secure methods. You can save your progress and return at any time.

The Sweden Schengen Visa is our most popular travel document for this destination. We’ll guide you through any unclear questions during the application process.

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We review your application

The Swedish visa system is known for being tricky – your photo must be the right size, and your passport scan must be clear.

Don’t worry; we will review your application to see if anything might cause delays. One of our experts checks everything for errors or missing information to make sure it’s ready to go. This review is quick but thorough.

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We submit it for government processing

We’re not the Swedish government, but we submit your application to them and are here to support you along the way if any issues arise.

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Get your Sweden Schengen Visa

We’ll let you know how to use it for your trip.

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Visa types needed for Sweden

  • Sweden Schengen Visa (Type C)
  • ETIAS for Sweden (coming soon)*
  • Sweden Visitor’s Residence Permit*

Sweden Schengen Visa (Type C)

The Sweden Schengen Visa is a short-stay visa for non-EU nationals planning to visit Sweden and the rest of the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. It’s intended for tourism, business meetings, cultural/sports events, short-term language courses, or visiting family and friends.

Applicants must submit the following documents:

🛂 Passport: Issued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months after the planned departure from the Schengen Area, with at least 2 blank pages

📄 Photocopies of previous visas: Clear copies of any previous Schengen visas (if any) and your current passport's bio-data page

📸 Photos: A recent biometric passport photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm) meeting ICAO standards

✉️ Personal cover letter: A signed letter introducing yourself, explaining the exact purpose of your visit, the duration, and a detailed day-to-day itinerary

🗺️ Travel itinerary: Confirmed flight reservations (round-trip) and proof of intra-Schengen transport (train/flight) if visiting multiple countries

🏨 Proof of accommodation: Confirmed hotel reservations, rental agreements, or an original invitation form (Form 241011) if staying with a host in Sweden, accompanied by a copy of the host's ID and a civic registration extract (personbevis)

💰 Proof of financial means: Bank statements from the last 3–6 months. Sweden requires a minimum of SEK 450 per day of stay (roughly €40), though this may be lower if accommodation is prepaid

🏠 Proof of ties to country of residence: Employment contract, leave approval letter, student enrollment certificate, marriage certificate, birth certificate, business registration and tax returns, etc., to prove intent to return home

🩺 Travel medical insurance: Minimum coverage of €30,000 for the entire Schengen territory, covering emergency medical, hospitalization, and repatriation

ETIAS for Sweden (coming soon)*

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) is not a visa. It is a mandatory electronic pre-travel authorization for visa-exempt travelers entering Sweden and the broader Schengen Area. It is designed to enhance security by pre-screening travelers before they arrive at the border.

  • Who needs it: Travelers from over 60 visa-free countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand

  • Purpose: Tourism, business, transit, or short-term medical/study stays

  • Stay limit: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period

  • Validity: 3 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first

*Please note: ETIAS is not yet in force. Until its official launch, visa-exempt travelers can continue to enter Sweden using only a valid passport. Once implemented, a 6-month transitional period will occur where the authorization is encouraged but not strictly mandatory for entry.

Sweden Visitor’s Residence Permit*

Unlike many Schengen countries that use a Type D visa for long visits, Sweden primarily issues a Visitor’s Residence Permit for those wishing to stay for more than 90 days (up to 6 months or a year) for reasons such as visiting relatives or extended tourism.

*We currently don't offer this visa.

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Sweden visa policy

Visa-exempt nationals (such as citizens of the USA, UK, Canada and Australia) are permitted to visit for tourism or business for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Visa-exempt travelers will soon be required to obtain ETIAS authorization (European Travel Information and Authorization System) before departure. This digital pre-screening is linked to the traveler’s passport and remains valid for three years or until the passport expires.

Visa-required nationals must apply for a Schengen Visa (Type C) for short stays. iVisa works with a trusted partner to provide expert guidance for the Sweden Schengen Visa application, ensuring all documentation is correctly submitted.

For individuals planning to stay longer than 90 days, Sweden issues a Visitor’s Residence Permit. This permit is designed for extended family visits or tourism and is generally granted for three to twelve months. A National Visa (Type D) is only issued in exceptional circumstances, such as for business travelers who need to spend more than 90 days in Sweden within a 180-day period.

Extensions for short-stay visas are rarely granted and are reserved for exceptional, well-justified cases such as force majeure, humanitarian reasons, or serious medical emergencies that prevent travel. Applications must be submitted to the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) before the current visa expires.

Sweden visa prices

Sweden Schengen Visa (Type C)

From $399.99

Valid for 3 months after issued
Single entry
Stay up to 90 days per entry

Fast facts

Interview needed?

No, just appointment for biometrics

Main reason for denials?

Insufficient proof of financial means

Average time to apply?

15-45 days

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FAQs

No, Sweden is one of the world’s most cashless societies. While you must prove you have access to funds (SEK 450 per day), most Swedish businesses, including public transport and small kiosks, do not accept cash. It is highly recommended to travel with a contactless credit or debit card rather than large amounts of physical currency.

Yes, but it depends on the severity of the offense. Under the new ETIAS and Schengen rules, you must declare convictions for serious crimes (terrorism, human trafficking, etc.) from the last 10–20 years. Minor offenses usually do not result in a denial, but border guards have the final discretion. Providing false information on your application will lead to an automatic entry ban.

Minors (under 18) traveling alone or with only one parent should carry a parental consent letter signed by the non-traveling parent(s). While not always mandatory for every nationality, Swedish border control often requests this to prevent child abduction. The letter should include the parents' contact details and a copy of their IDs.

Yes. Although both are in the Schengen Area, Sweden frequently maintains temporary internal border controls at the Øresund Bridge and ferry terminals coming from Denmark and Germany. Travelers should be prepared to show their passport or national ID even when arriving from another EU country.

Yes, provided the pet has a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination, and an EU pet passport or a health certificate (for non-EU arrivals). You must also "red-channel" your pet at customs to notify authorities of the animal's entry. Sweden has strict regulations to remain rabies-free.

Our team works with a legal partner specializing in Schengen Visas. They will review your application to ensure its accuracy and completeness. Once the authorities approve it, you’ll receive an email with the next steps.

The “90/180-rule” means you can stay in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days total within any continuous 180-day window. The 180-day period is not fixed, it is counted backward from each day you are in the Schengen Area.

Example:

  • You enter the Schengen Area on January 1
  • You stay for 30 days and leave on January 30
  • In the last 180 days, you’ve used 30 days
  • You still have 60 days left to use

If you later return:

  • You stay 40 more days
  • Now you’ve used 70 days total
  • You only have 20 days left until older days “drop off” the 180-day window
  • Leaving the Schengen Area “resets” nothing - only time does

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