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People from certain of certain nationalities need to apply for a Schengen visa in order to visit Sweden. See the full list of countries whose citizens need a visa in order to enter Sweden here
The Embassy of Sweden in London no longer manages Schengen visas. We cannot receive applications or emails for the Swedish Migration Agency. The Embassy will not reply to any inquiries relating to Schengen visa applications in general or regarding ongoing visa applications or previous ones.
Inquiries about Schengen visas should be addressed to our external Service provider, VFS Global.
You are advised to apply by using VFS Global´s online portal, where you can also book appointments for biometrics if needed, or arrange to send your passport to VFS application centres in London or Edinburgh. Applications are transmitted electronically from VFS to the Migration Agency in Sweden, while your passport will be sent by courier. Once a decision has been taken by the Swedish Migration Agency, your passport and the decision will be sent back to the VFS centres in London or Edinburgh, where you can collect them.
You need to submit your application well in advance of travelling. Your application and passport should reach the Swedish Migration Agency not less than 15 days before your planned visit begins, according to article 9 section 1 in the visa code EU/ 2019/1155.
You will need to consider the time it takes to deliver your passport when deciding how far in advance to apply.
The standard delivery time for the passport to be sent to the Migration Agency is:
The same amount of time is required for the passport to be sent back.
It is important that your application fullfills all requirements before the online process has been finalized. Please read all the information on VFS Global's website before applying.
The standard processing time for a Schengen visa at the Swedish Migration Agency is around 15 days (counted from when the Swedish Migration Agency has received the application and the passport). If an application is not complete or if an interview or document verification is needed, the handling time can be extended up to 45 days.
Be wary of other agents selling services. Please note that VFS Global is the only authorized external service provider collaborating with the Swedish authorities on applications for visas to Schengen.
For more information, please visit VFS Global´s website.