The application process
How to apply and the national long-stay routes for Sweden.
9 Swedish resources in this topic
Requirements & how-to guidance
- How to apply for a Sweden visaGuidance
How a short-stay Schengen visa and a Sweden national long-stay visa are applied for, with links to the official guidance.
- Sweden national long-stay visas (Type D)Guidance
An overview of Sweden's national long-stay (Type D) visas for stays over 90 days.
- Documents for a Sweden visa applicationGuidance
The core documents you need for a Swedish national long-stay visa or residence permit application, from passport to proof of your reason for moving.
- Fees for a Sweden visa applicationGuidance
Sweden's national residence-permit application fees in SEK, which vary by route and by whether the applicant is an adult or a child.
- Processing times for a Sweden visa applicationGuidance
How long Swedish residence-permit decisions take, why times vary, and where to check the current estimate for your route.
- Eligibility for a Sweden visa applicationGuidance
The general principles that decide who qualifies for Sweden's national long-stay residence-permit routes.
- Sweden's immigration authorityGuidance
The Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) is the national body that decides residence permits, visas, asylum and citizenship in Sweden.
- Appointments and biometrics for a Sweden visa applicationGuidance
How Swedish residence-permit appointments and biometrics work, including passport presentation, interviews and fingerprints for the residence permit card.
- After you arrive in SwedenGuidance
The steps after arriving on a Swedish long-stay permit: collecting your residence permit card, biometrics if needed, and registering for a personal identity number.