How to apply for a Schengen visa

1. Prepare the documents.

Some documents are required in all applications. You also need to submit additional supporting documents depending on the reason for your trip.

Required documents

All documents should be translated to English or Swedish. Read about the required documents and the general supporting documents under Required documents.

Supporting documents

Under each title below you will find more information regarding which type of additional supporting documents that are required.

• Visiting relatives and friends
• Business visit
• Official mission
• Cultural and sporting events
• Tourist visit
• Visa for longer than 90 days
• Minors
• Students
• Family members of EU citizens

2. Pay the fee

It is not possible to pay the fee at the Embassy. You must present a receipt when you hand in your application. Follow this link for information on how to pay the fee. 

3. Book an appointment.

You need to book an appointment at the Embassy in order to submit your application. Please follow the link to book an appointment for a Schengen visa. 

4. Visit the Embassy

After you have received a confirmation of your appointment you will visit the Embassy on the confirmed time and date. Please submit all required and relevant supporting documents along with the Embassy´s checklist to avoid longer handling time. The Embassy might ask additional questions or ask you to hand in additional documents.

Follow the following link in order to find the application form. Application for Schengen Visa, form 119031

5. Wait for the decision

When you submit your visa application you will receive a receipt containing information regarding when your decision will be ready. On that day you are welcome to come to the Embassy to collect your decision during our reception hours which is between 9 and 11 o´clock, if not informed otherwise.

Information for granted visas.

Information for rejected visas.

Important!

The Embassy does not deal with any external individuals/agencies claiming to provide any assistance related to the visa application. The Embassy does not charge any additional fees others then the ones stated on the website.

Please note that the Embassy has nothing to do with the persons and agencies outside the premises of the Embassy who offer services for payment. The Embassy does not charge an extra fee to book an appointment. No sellers can influence either the processing period or the decision.