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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, and find out whether you need a Sweden Schengen visa or another document to visit the country. Then, upload your documents, and pay securely. You can save your progress and come back anytime. Most people finish in less than 10 minutes.

We’ll guide you through any unclear steps 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 could cause a delay.

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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 visa

We’ll email you your approved Sweden visa and 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)

Purpose: The Sweden Schengen Visa (Short-Stay Visa – Type C) is for travelers visiting Sweden and other Schengen Area countries for tourism, sightseeing, holidays, visiting family or friends, short business trips, attending cultural or sporting events, or other short-term purposes not exceeding 90 days within a 180-day period.

When to apply: It is recommended to apply at least 3–4 weeks before travel. Applications can be submitted no earlier than 6 months before the planned trip (9 months for seafarers) and no later than 15 calendar days before departure.

Duration and extensions The visa allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. Extensions are granted only in exceptional cases, such as force majeure, humanitarian reasons, or serious personal reasons, and must be approved by the Swedish Migration Agency.

Entries: The visa may be issued as single-entry, double-entry, or multiple-entry, depending on the applicant’s travel needs and the decision of the Swedish consular authorities.

Ports of entry: Sweden Schengen Visa holders may enter through any official border crossing point in Sweden or another Schengen member state, including international airports (such as Stockholm Arlanda, Gothenburg Landvetter, and Malmö Airport), seaports, and land borders within the Schengen Area.

Delivery format: The approved visa is issued as a visa sticker affixed to the applicant’s passport. Travelers must carry a passport containing the valid visa sticker when entering the Schengen Area.

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 allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

*ETIAS is not yet implemented. Until its official launch, visa-exempt travelers can continue to enter Sweden using only a valid passport.

Sweden Visitor’s Residence Permit*

Unlike many Schengen countries, which use a Type D visa for long visits, Sweden primarily issues a Visitor’s Residence Permit for stays of 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

Many foreign nationals must obtain a Schengen Visa before traveling to Sweden. A Sweden Schengen Visa (short-stay, Type C) allows holders to travel to Sweden and other Schengen Area countries for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Sweden also allows citizens of many countries — including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and others — to enter visa-free for tourism, business, or family visits for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Sweden does not offer a Visa on Arrival. Citizens of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland do not require a visa to enter, reside, or work in Sweden.

General Sweden visa requirements are:

  • Passport valid for at least three months beyond the intended departure date from the Schengen Area and issued within the last 10 years
  • Completed and signed visa application form
  • Recent passport-size photo meeting Schengen requirements
  • Travel details (such as flight reservation and accommodation address)
  • Proof of sufficient financial means for the duration of stay
  • Travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000 within the Schengen Area
  • Proof of purpose of travel (such as hotel booking, invitation letter, business documents, or other supporting documentation)

Sweden visa prices

Sweden Schengen Visa (Type C)

Prices starting from $399.99

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

Fast facts

Interview needed?

No, just an appointment to provide biometrics

Main reason for denials?

Insufficient proof of financial means

Average time to apply?

15-45 days

Why choose iVisa?

Applying for a visa on your own can be confusing and time-consuming. iVisa simplifies the process, reduces errors, and gives you peace of mind.

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FAQs

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 present their passport or national ID upon arrival, even from another EU country.

Our team works with a legal partner specializing in Schengen Visas. They will review your application to ensure it is accurate and complete. 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

The Schengen Visa is usually valid for stays of up to 90 days. If you're unsure, feel free to contact our team through WhatsApp or iVisa chat during support hours.

Sweden offers several visa types depending on the length and purpose of stay. These include the Schengen Visa (Type C) for short stays, national visas for longer stays, residence permits for long-term living, airport transit visas, and the upcoming ETIAS travel authorization for visa-exempt travelers.

ETIAS is an upcoming electronic travel authorization that will be required for travelers from visa-free countries entering Sweden and the Schengen Area. It is not a visa and will allow short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period once implemented.

It is currently planned for late 2026.

Working in Sweden generally requires a national visa or a residence permit. A Schengen Visa or ETIAS does not allow employment.

Yes. A valid Schengen Visa issued by Sweden allows travel to all Schengen countries, provided the stay does not exceed the 90/180-day limit.

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