Swedish visa resources
Documents for a Sweden visa application
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.
Important
Sweden's long-stay routes are handled as residence permits (uppehållstillstånd) by the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) rather than as short-stay Schengen visas. The exact document list depends on your route (work, study, family/partner, self-employment, or other ties), but a passport and evidence supporting your stated reason for moving are always central.
Most applications are made online through Migrationsverket's e-service. You upload supporting documents with the application, and are later asked to present your passport and the originals of your documents in person at a Swedish embassy or consulate-general, or at a service centre if you are already in Sweden.
Documents required in almost every case
- A passport valid for the entire permit period, and it must be signed. If your passport is expiring soon, renew it before applying.
- Evidence describing the specific reasons you want to move to Sweden.
- Originals of all uploaded documents, to be presented at your in-person visit.
- Passport or ID and your case/file number when you attend a booked appointment.
Route-specific evidence
- Family/partner routes: proof you and your partner have lived together abroad continuously for at least 12 months (e.g. a joint lease or proof of residence), plus housing evidence such as a rental lease showing the rent, or a purchase contract if you live in a house.
- Work routes: an offer of employment and evidence the terms meet Sweden's requirements (see the eligibility and fees guides).
- The person you are joining in Sweden may need to show they can financially support the household (a maintenance requirement).
Next steps
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.