The simplest and fastest way to submit an application
for a Schengen visa to visit Sweden is to do so electronically.
However, in order to apply electronically you must fulfil certain
requirements. You can see what the requirements are below. Read this
page carefully before you begin.
To be able to apply for a visa electronically, you must:- schedule an appointment with the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, DC before applying online
- have a valid email address that will continue to be valid throughout the entire application process
- pay with a credit card: Visa or MasterCard
- have access to a computer with the correct technical specifications (further information about the technical requirements on the Swedish Migration Board website)
- have access to the required supporting documents in electronic form
- Sweden is represented by another country in the country from which you are applying
- you wish to apply for a visa for another Schengen country which is represented by Sweden in the country from which you are applying
- you wish to apply for a work permit at the same time
Check which supporting documents you need to attach to your application. This information is available under the heading for the type of Visa you are applying for in the menu.
- documents must be no larger than 2MB
- only latin characters are allowed in the filename
- the following file formats are acceptable: pdf, doc(x), jpg, png, rtf, txt
Electronic application for Schengen visa to visit Sweden
Fees for visas and permits for visits
You must pay a
charge to apply for a visa, an extension of a visa or a residence permit
for a visit. The charge will not be returned if you do not get a visa,
an extended visa or a residence permit for a visit.
Fees for a visa
If you submit your visa application at a Swedish mission abroad, the fee is EUR 60. The visa fee for minors aged 6-12 years is 35 euro. As a rule, the fee is payable in local currency. Further information is available from the embassy or consulate general where you will submit your application. There are however certain exceptions to this rule.
No fee
Totally exempt from the fee are
- children under the age of six
- schoolchildren, students in higher education, postgraduate students and their accompanying professors — on condition that the purpose of the trip is study or education
- researchers — on condition that the purpose of the trip is scientific research
- Citizens of Japan
- relatives of citizens of the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland if they are travelling with the relative or will meet in connection with the journey
- husband or wife
- registered partner
- common-law spouse (does not apply to persons co-habiting with Swiss citizens)
- a child under the age of 21 or an older child who is financially dependent on its parents
- parents who are financially dependent on children in Sweden.
Reduced fee
Citizens of countries which are signatories to the Visa Facilitation Agreement with the EU pay a reduced fee or are exempt from paying any fee. Information on what applies to respective countries can be obtained from embassies and consulates general of the EU Member States in these countries. The signatory countries are:
- Albania
- Bosnia
- Cape Verde
- Georgia
- Macedonia
- Moldavia
- Montenegro
- Russia
- Serbia
- Ukraine
Extension of visa
There is no charge for an extension application owing to force majeure or humanitarian grounds. However, an application for an extension of a visa on grounds of strong personal reasons costs EUR 30.
The Migration Board does not accept cash payment
The Swedish Migration Board does not accept cash payment. If you cannot pay with a credit card you will receive a paying-in slip when you submit your application in person.
Fees for residence permit for visit
| A residence permit for visit costs: | |
|---|---|
| Adult | SEK 1,000 |
| Child | SEK 500 |
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