Multiple-entry visas

For the time being, it is not possible to apply for a Schengen visa to Sweden either at the Embassy or at VFS Global. Exceptions are only made for urgent situations where the application can be submitted directly at the Embassy after approval from the embassy. The need for an urgent visa shall be substantiated by a medical certificate or other relevant documents. The Embassy staff assesses what falls within the framework of emergency/distressing circumstances. No advance notice can be given.

Multiple-entry visas with a long validity shall be issued for the following validity periods, unless the validity of the visa would exceed that of the travel document:

• for a validity period of one year, provided that the applicant has obtained and lawfully used three visas within the previous two years;
• for a validity period of two years, provided that the applicant has obtained and lawfully used a previous multiple-entry visa valid for one year within the previous two years;
• for a validity period of five years, provided that the applicant has obtained and lawfully used a previous multiple-entry visa valid for two years within the previous three years

Airport transit visas and visas with limited territorial validity shall not be taken into account for the issuing of multiple-entry visas.

In individual cases, the validity period maybe shortened where there is reasonable doubt that the entry conditions will be met for the entire period.