Sweden Schengen Visa
From$399.99
- 90 days validity
- Stay up to 90 days per entry
- Single entry
- As fast as 45 days
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Sweden visa requirements
Whether you need a visa for Sweden depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip. Travelers who do not have visa-free access to the European Union apply for the Sweden Schengen Visa, a short-stay travel document for tourism, business, or family visits that is also valid across the other Schengen member states.
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General Sweden visa requirements are:
Requirements verified against official government sources
- Passport (valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure date from the Schengen Area)
- Digital photos
- Travel insurance with minimum coverage of €30,000 for medical emergencies in the entire Schengen Area
- Recent bank statements showing sufficient funds
- Flight and accommodation reservations
- Valid email address
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Sweden Schengen VisaVisa
Travelers from eligible countries who do not have visa-free access to the European Union must apply for a Schengen Visa to visit Sweden and other Schengen member states. The Schengen Visa is a mandatory travel document for short-term stays (tourism, business, or family visits).
Apply now- Who it's for
- Travelers whose nationality is not on the visa-free list and who do not have visa-free access to the European Union, for short-term visits to Sweden and the wider Schengen Area.
- Permitted activities
- Tourism, business, and visiting family or friends during a short-term stay in the Schengen Area.
- Duration and entries
- The standard short-stay visa (Type C) allows a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period across the Schengen Area, not just Sweden.
- Application process
- You start and complete the application form online with iVisa, then attend an in-person appointment at a consulate or visa application center (such as TLScontact or VFS Global) to submit your documents and provide biometric data.
- Delivery format
- Once the Sweden authorities process your application, you receive your passport back with the visa sticker attached, ready for your trip.
- Validity
- 90 days
- Length of stay
- 90 days per entry
- Entry
- Single entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 45 days
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Sweden visa prices and processing times
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Answer a few simple questions and upload your documents, choose your processing speed, and pay securely. Most travelers finish in minutes.
We review and submit your application
Our experts check your application for the errors that cause government rejections, fix them with you, then submit it directly to the Sweden government on your behalf.
Receive your Sweden travel document
Once approved, your Sweden travel document arrives by email — ready to travel, with clear instructions on how to use it.
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Do I need a Sweden Schengen Visa?
If your nationality requires a visa to enter Sweden and is not on the visa-free list, you'll need a Schengen Visa to enter Sweden and all other Schengen member states for tourism or business.
Can I apply for a Sweden Schengen Visa online?
While you can start the process and fill out the application form online through iVisa, the Schengen rules require you to attend an in-person appointment for biometric collection (fingerprints and photo) and to submit your physical documents at a consulate or visa center.
How will I receive the Sweden Schengen Visa?
After the Sweden authorities process your application, you will receive your passport back with the visa sticker attached, ready for your trip. You can also find a copy of your Schengen Visa confirmation in your iVisa dashboard if applied through us.
How long can I stay in Sweden?
The standard short-stay visa (Type C) allows you to stay for a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. This applies to the entire Schengen Zone, not just Sweden. If you have a multiple-entry visa, you must still adhere to the 90/180-day rule.
Can I extend my stay in Sweden?
Schengen Visa extensions are rarely granted. You can generally only extend your visa in cases of force majeure (e.g., natural disasters or flight cancellations), humanitarian reasons, or serious personal reasons that prevent you from leaving. You must apply at the local Foreigners' Authority before your visa expires.
Do children/minors need a Sweden Schengen Visa?
Yes. Every traveler, including infants and minors, requires their own visa. For minors, the application must be signed by both parents/legal guardians, and a birth certificate must be provided along with a notarized travel consent form if the child is traveling alone or with only one parent. You can use iVisa's "Add another person" feature to easily manage applications for the whole family in one session, saving time and effort.
What is the difference between a Schengen Visa and ETIAS?
The Schengen Visa is for travelers who are not visa-exempt. The ETIAS (launching late 2026) is a digital travel authorization for citizens of visa-exempt countries (like the US, UK, and Canada). If you currently need a visa to enter Sweden, you will continue to need a Schengen Visa.
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