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Sweden & United States

Contact and Opening Hours

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 

Contact Bolivia VFS helpline at: feedback.schbol@vfshelpline.com 

Contact Canada VFS helpline at: info.swedencanada@vfshelpline.com 

Contact Chile VFS helpline at: info.swedenchile@vfshelpline.com 

Contact Colombia VFS helpline at: info.swedencol@vfsglobal.com 

Contact Ecuador VFS helpline at: suecia.quito@vfshelpline.com 

Last updated 09 Apr 2025, 11.36 AM