Sweden
Northern Europe · Schengen area
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Fees & exemptions
- Adult Schengen visa fee
2026 short-stay fee
€90 - Child 6-11Reduced
Reduced fee
€45 - Child under 6Free
Exempt
Free - VFS UK service feeService fee
Per applicant, in addition to the visa fee
+€27 - Premium lounge / prime timeOptional
Optional paid add-ons priced locally by VFS
Free
EUR 90 adult Schengen fee plus a VFS UK service fee of around EUR 27, payable at the centre or online.
Where to apply
VFS Global Sweden Visa Application Centre in London, acting for the Swedish Embassy. British citizens do not need a visa for short Schengen visits.
Appointment system
Complete the Sweden e-application through the VFS portal, then attend the London centre for biometrics. Book three to four weeks ahead in high season; prime-time slots are a paid extra.
Required documents
- Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
- Valid passport (issued within last 10 years, valid 3+ months beyond the stay, 2 blank pages)
- One recent biometric photo
- Travel medical insurance with EUR 30,000 Schengen cover
- Proof of accommodation or invitation letter
- Round-trip flight reservation
- Bank statements for the last 3 months
- Proof of UK residence status (BRP or visa)
- Employer or enrolment letter
- Cover letter explaining the trip
- Payslips for the last 3 months if employed
Editor tips
Start with the Sweden e-application linked from the VFS UK page, then book biometrics - doing it in the other order wastes the slot.
Country-specific quirks
The Embassy in London has outsourced almost all visa work to VFS and does not accept walk-in applications except in exceptional cases.
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Sweden are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence — you cannot normally apply in a country you are only visiting.
- If you are not a citizen of the country you apply from, bring your residence permit or long-stay visa — it usually has to stay valid for at least 3 months after your return.
- Visiting several Schengen countries? Apply to your main destination, or — if you split time evenly — to the country you enter first.
- Some passports are visa-exempt for short stays and only need ETIAS travel authorisation instead of a visa; long-stay and work permits are still required for everyone.
- Fees, document lists and appointment systems are set per consulate, so the local Sweden mission for your region always overrides anything on this page.
Where to submit if you apply from the UK
Addresses where applicants of any nationality living in the United Kingdom hand in Sweden visa documents and give biometrics. Applying from elsewhere? Use the official links below to find the Sweden mission covering your country of residence.
- LondonVFS GlobalVFS Global — Sweden Visa Application Centre
66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT
Short-stay visas and biometrics for residence permits.
- EdinburghVFS GlobalVFS Global — Sweden Visa Application Centre
Cargill House, 7 Hill Street, Edinburgh EH2 3JZ
Serves Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Always cross-check requirements on the official page for your jurisdiction — details can vary by country of residence.
Where to apply
VFS Global Sweden Visa Application Centre in London, acting for the Swedish Embassy. British citizens do not need a visa for short Schengen visits.
Appointment system
Complete the Sweden e-application through the VFS portal, then attend the London centre for biometrics. Book three to four weeks ahead in high season; prime-time slots are a paid extra.
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Sweden are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence.
Applicants of any nationality living in the United Kingdom hand in Sweden visa documents and give biometrics at these addresses.
- LondonVFS GlobalVFS Global — Sweden Visa Application Centre
66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT
Short-stay visas and biometrics for residence permits.
- EdinburghVFS GlobalVFS Global — Sweden Visa Application Centre
Cargill House, 7 Hill Street, Edinburgh EH2 3JZ
Serves Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Book your travel to use for supporting documents for Sweden
Most consulates ask for a flight itinerary and confirmed accommodation. Search Stockholm and attach the confirmations to your application.
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