Visiting Sweden

Visa and Residence, Work and Student Permits for Sweden

Important changes for applicants living in Mozambique, Eswatini and Madagascar

The Swedish Embassy in Maputo does no longer handle migration cases.

If you are a citizen of Mozambique, Eswatini, or Madagascar, or if you reside in any of these countries, and wish to apply for a residence, work, or student permit, you must now contact one of the following Swedish foreign missions:

• Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
• Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa

What does this mean for you?

You must personally visit Lusaka or Pretoria for:

• Interviews
• Passport checks
• Providing biometric data

To book an appointment or ask questions, use the contact details below.

Lusaka (Zambia)

• Visiting hours: By appointment only (email or phone)
• Phone hours: Mon–Thu, 09:00–10:00
  Phone: +260 211 42 61 00
• Email for appointments: ambassaden.lusaka-migration@gov.se

Pretoria (South Africa)

• Visiting hours: By appointment only (email)
• Phone hours (Consular & Migration): Mon & Wed, 13:00–14:00
  Phone: +27 12 426 64 00
• Email for appointments: ambassaden.pretoria-migration@gov.se

For more details, visit: https://www.swedenabroad.se

Schengen Visa Applications

Applications for Schengen visas for citizen and residents in Mozambique will continue to be handled by the French Embassy in Maputo. For more information, contact the French Embassy in Maputo. Accueil - France-Visas