Sweden Visa Information - UK - All About Your Visas - Short Term

If you wish to visit Sweden for a short period of time, you must obtain a visa prior to entry if you come from a country with a visa requirement for entering Sweden.

For more Information and to view list of countries whose citizens need a visa to enter Sweden:Click Do I Need A visa

VISA APPLYING
PROCESS

Step 1

Only Transit, Tourists, Business, Family/ Friend visits and Dependents/ Spouses of EEA Nationals applications are accepted at the VFS application centre

Step 2

Mandatory - Please Schedule an appointment at the visa application centre to submit your Short Stay Transit, Tourists, Business, Family/ Friend visit and Dependents/ Spouses of EEA Nationals application. click on the link to Schedule Appointment . Edinburgh is a walk- in center, please click on the ‘contact us’ link for details. Please note that you should submit your visa application no more than 90 days prior to your date of travel.

Step 3

Please go to the link “All about your Visas” to choose the right visa category for you and the documentary requirements to make the visa application. Please click on the link for an overview of the Application Procedure

Step 4

ALL applicants traveling MUST apply in person - On arriving at the visa application centre, you will be required to take a token at the entrance and be seated in the waiting area – you will next be called to our submission counter where your application and supporting documents will be scrutinized – your photograph and passport will be checked for validity – Finally, you will be issued a receipt for the fees and service charge paid as an acknowledgement. Please carry the originals and copies of all documents. Applicants requiring special physical assistance are requested to contact our helpline prior to visiting our centre so that appropriate support can be offered.