General Schengen Visa Information

Visas can be granted for such purposes as:

1) Business and conference visits

2) Visiting relatives and friends

3) Tourism

4) Participation in cultural, sports, religious event, film crew

5) Airport transit visa

6) Medical visa

Schengen visa does not guarantee entry to the Schengen area.

A Schengen visa allows you to travel to Sweden and usually to other Schengen countries, but it does not automatically entitle you to enter the Schengen area.

You may have to provide certain information at the border or in other controls. You may for instance have to provide information on your means of support, how long you intend to stay in Sweden and why you are visiting Sweden.

In some cases, such checks may result in a refusal for the visa holder to enter Sweden or the Schengen area. It is therefore recommended that you carry copies of the documents which you presented when you applied for the visa (e.g. letters of invitation, travel confirmations, other documents stating the purpose of your stay). This will help to make the border control procedure easier and to avoid delays at the border controls.

Please note that all travellers are responsible for verifying the travel restrictions in place before departure. 

What if my application is refused?

If your application has been refused, you may appeal the decision. You get information in the decision as to why your application was rejected.

If you received a decision, you are not satisfied with, you can submit a written appeal no later than 3 weeks from the day you received the decision. For more information on how to appeal, click here.

Misuse and overstay of Schengen visas

You must leave the Schengen area before the period of stay that is allowed by your Schengen visa expires. Misuse and overstay may result in deportation, getting banned from entering the Schengen area for a specific amount of time and difficulties in obtaining a new visa in the future.