Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for a Schengen-visa:

The Embassy of Sweden has Schengen visa representation agreements with Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Poland and Slovenia. The Embassy of Sweden does not represent the mentioned countries in any other type of visas or residence permits.

To submit a Schengen visa application with the purpose of visiting Sweden or any of the countries mentioned above, as your main destination, you need a pre-booked appointment with VFS. Link to VFS Global can be found here: Welcome to VFS Global | vfsglobal

How do I apply for a residence, work or study permit in Sweden

Persons seeking to apply for a residence permit in Sweden are advised to consult the Swedish Migration Agency’s official website for detailed guidance: Apply for a permit to be in Sweden – Swedish Migration Agency

I have applied for a residence permit and want to visit the Embassy.

Please note that only the Swedish Migration Agency is authorized to decide whether an investigation, passport verification, or any other measure is required in the application. The Migration Agency is also solely responsible for making decisions in residence permit applications.

I have been promised a work permit to Swede, is this legit?

The Migration Agency is solely responsible for making decisions in residence permit cases. No other authority or entity has this mandate.

 The Embassy advise all individuals who intend to apply for a residence permit for work to carefully review the following webpage prior to submitting an application or making any payments: Avoid being scammed by fake job offers – Swedish Migration Agency