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In general, you will only be asked to contact the Embassy after you have a case with the Swedish Migration Agency.
It is recommended that you first read the information available on the Swedish Migration Agency's website. There you will find information about which Swedish mission abroad you should contact in matters of residence permits and Schengen visas.
Embassies responsible for migration matters – Swedish Migration Agency
Book an appointment for Residence Permit interview: Please send an e-mail to visa.washington@gov.se in order to book an appointment.
Drop-in hours: Fridays 9:00-10:00 am (Only applicable for individuals that have been instructed by the Swedish Migration Agency to visit the Embassy to do biometrics and/or passport verifications)
E-mail: visa.washington@gov.se
E-mails are usually answered within 2 days.
Phone hours for migration related questions
Wednesdays between 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Please call 202-467-2694.
Questions about Schengen visas:
Contact United States VFS helpline at sweden.usa@vfsglobal.com or call 347-329-2738.
Contact Bolivia VFS helpline at feedback.schbol@vfshelpline.com or call +591 22791889.
Contact Canada VFS helpline at info.swedencanada@vfshelpline.com or call 866-978-5904.
Contact Chile VFS helpline at info.swedenchile@vfshelpline.com or call +56 232 909 080.
Contact Colombia VFS helpline at info.swedencol@vfsglobal.com or call +57 1 927 2722.
Contact Ecuador VFS helpline at suecia.quito@vfshelpline.com or call +593 22555739/ +593 967794812.
Sweden has diplomatic relations with almost all States in the world. It has embassies and consulates in around half of these. Sweden's foreign representation consists of approximately 100 missions abroad and 350 honorary consulates.