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Sweden visas

Sweden business visa

Short business visits use the Schengen short-stay rules. Eligible passport holders can visit without a visa.

Ways to get a Sweden business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from the listed countries and territories can make short business visits without a visa.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

  2. Schengen visa for a business visit

    Visa needed

    Business visitors who need a short-stay visa can apply.

    Stay
    Usually up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
    Valid for
    Up to five years, depending on eligibility.
    Entries
    One, two or multiple entries.
    Fee
    EUR 90 standard. Other fee rules and external service charges can apply.
    Processing
    Normally within 15 calendar days for an admissible application without issues.
    1. Apply to Sweden's embassy or consulate if Sweden is your main destination.
    2. Submit no earlier than six months before entry.
    3. Attend the first application interview in person and provide fingerprints and a digital photo if required.

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another exemption need a Schengen visa.

Who doesn't

Nationals on the short-stay visa-free list can visit for business for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

How to apply

  1. Apply to Sweden's embassy or consulate if Sweden is your main destination.
  2. Submit no earlier than six months before your planned entry.
  3. Attend in person for your first application and interview.
  4. Provide fingerprints and a digital photo if required.

What to bring

  • Travel document.
  • Evidence of the purpose and arrangements of your business visit.
  • Proof of enough money for your stay and onward or return journey.

Good to know

  • Count short business visits together with other short stays across the Schengen Area.
  • Sweden's reference amount for living costs is SEK 450 per day.
  • Frequent travellers who justify their need may receive a longer multiple-entry visa without following the standard progression.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Sweden?

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another exemption need a Schengen visa. Nationals on the short-stay visa-free list can visit for business for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Sweden?

There are 2 options: Visa-free business visit (no visa at all); Schengen visa for a business visit (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Sweden without a business visa?

Ordinary passport holders from the listed countries and territories can make short business visits without a visa.

How long can I stay on a Sweden business visa?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

How much does a Sweden business visa cost?

Standard Schengen visa fee: EUR 90. Reductions, exemptions and extra service fees can apply.

How long does a Sweden business visa take?

Normally within 15 calendar days for an admissible application without issues; delays can occur.

How long is a Sweden business visa valid?

Usually the planned trip for new applicants; qualifying visas can be valid for up to five years. Entries: One, two or multiple entries..

What documents do I need for a Sweden business visa?

Travel document.; Evidence of the purpose and arrangements of your business visit.; Proof of enough money for your stay and onward or return journey..

How do I apply for a Sweden business visa?

1. 1. Apply to Sweden's embassy or consulate if Sweden is your main destination. 2. 2. Submit no earlier than six months before your planned entry. 3. 3. Attend in person for your first application and interview. 4. 4. Provide fingerprints and a digital photo if required.

What rules do I have to follow on a Sweden business visa?

Count short business visits together with other short stays across the Schengen Area. Sweden's reference amount for living costs is SEK 450 per day.

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