How much does a Sweden family visit visa cost?

For a Sweden family visit visa, the consular fee is €130. Reduced or waived amounts apply to: Adult family reunification application — €130; Child under 18 — €65; Family member of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen — free; Biometrics service fee — €30. SEK 1,500 (about EUR 130) for adults and SEK 750 (about EUR 65) for children; free for family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens exercising free movement. Visa application centres such as VFS Global, BLS, TLScontact or Capago charge their own service fee on top.

How long does a Sweden family visit visa take to process?

A decision on a Sweden family visit visa typically takes around 300 days from the appointment date, though peak season, additional document requests and consulate workload can extend this. Apply as early as the rules allow.

What documents are required for a Sweden family visit visa?

The Sweden consular network lists: Completed Migrationsverket online family application; Valid passport; Marriage certificate or proof of registered partnership or cohabitation; Evidence of the relationship (photos, correspondence, joint tenancy); Sponsor's proof of Swedish or EU citizenship or residence permit; Sponsor's proof of sufficient income and adequate housing (forsorjningskrav); Birth certificates for accompanying children; Passport photo to Schengen specification; Divorce or death certificates if previously married; Completed appendix forms for children. Some items are mandatory and others only advisable — the EU Visa Compass checklist tool flags which is which.

Can I apply for a Sweden family visit visa from the United Kingdom?

Yes. We list 2 submission points in the UK for Sweden, with addresses and notes, on this page. If you live elsewhere, use the consulate covering your country of residence — the requirements themselves stay the same.

Sweden family visit visa: requirements, fee and processing time

This page covers the Sweden family visit visa — used for visiting relatives or a partner, including family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Every field below is taken from our editor-verified country record and reflects what the Sweden consular network publishes for applicants of any nationality. You apply in the country where you legally reside, so exact centres and service fees can differ locally.

Consular fee

€130

Typical decision

300 days

Appointments

Outsourced center

Where to apply for a Sweden family visit visa

Migrationsverket's online portal for family reunification, with biometrics given at the Swedish Embassy in London or an authorised VFS centre. Non-EU family members of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen apply under free movement rules instead.

Required documents

Completed Migrationsverket online family application
Valid passport
Marriage certificate or proof of registered partnership or cohabitation
Evidence of the relationship (photos, correspondence, joint tenancy)
Sponsor's proof of Swedish or EU citizenship or residence permit
Sponsor's proof of sufficient income and adequate housing (forsorjningskrav)
Birth certificates for accompanying children
Passport photo to Schengen specification
Divorce or death certificates if previously married
Completed appendix forms for children

Turn this list into a tick-off checklist on the checklist page, which also flags which items are mandatory and which are only advisable.

Fees, reductions and exemptions

Adult family reunification application€130— About SEK 1,500
Child under 18€65— About SEK 750
Family member of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizenFree— Directive 2004/38/EC residence card route
Biometrics service fee€30— Charged locally for the UK appointment

SEK 1,500 (about EUR 130) for adults and SEK 750 (about EUR 65) for children; free for family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens exercising free movement.

Booking an appointment

The application is filed online at migrationsverket.se; you then attend in person in the UK to give fingerprints and a photo before a decision is issued.

Practical tips

If your sponsor is an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen exercising treaty rights, apply for a residence card as a family member instead - it is fee-free and avoids the maintenance requirement.

What is unusual about the Sweden process

Family reunification is Sweden's slowest permit category, routinely running past twelve months, and biometrics must still be given in person even though everything else is online.

Official sources

If you are applying from the United Kingdom

London — VFS Global — Sweden Visa Application Centre
66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT
Short-stay visas and biometrics for residence permits.
Edinburgh — VFS Global — Sweden Visa Application Centre
Cargill House, 7 Hill Street, Edinburgh EH2 3JZ
Serves Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Applying from somewhere else? Use the consulate that covers your country of legal residence — the requirements above still apply.

Updated today against official Sweden consular sources. Requirements can change without notice — always confirm before you travel.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Sweden family visit visa cost?: For a Sweden family visit visa, the consular fee is €130. Reduced or waived amounts apply to: Adult family reunification application — €130; Child under 18 — €65; Family member of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen — free; Biometrics service fee — €30. SEK 1,500 (about EUR 130) for adults and SEK 750 (about EUR 65) for children; free for family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens exercising free movement. Visa application centres such as VFS Global, BLS, TLScontact or Capago charge their own service fee on top.
How long does a Sweden family visit visa take to process?: A decision on a Sweden family visit visa typically takes around 300 days from the appointment date, though peak season, additional document requests and consulate workload can extend this. Apply as early as the rules allow.
Where do I apply for a Sweden family visit visa?: Migrationsverket's online portal for family reunification, with biometrics given at the Swedish Embassy in London or an authorised VFS centre. Non-EU family members of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen apply under free movement rules instead. You always apply through the mission or application centre that covers your country of legal residence.
What documents are required for a Sweden family visit visa?: The Sweden consular network lists: Completed Migrationsverket online family application; Valid passport; Marriage certificate or proof of registered partnership or cohabitation; Evidence of the relationship (photos, correspondence, joint tenancy); Sponsor's proof of Swedish or EU citizenship or residence permit; Sponsor's proof of sufficient income and adequate housing (forsorjningskrav); Birth certificates for accompanying children; Passport photo to Schengen specification; Divorce or death certificates if previously married; Completed appendix forms for children. Some items are mandatory and others only advisable — the EU Visa Compass checklist tool flags which is which.
How do appointments work for a Sweden family visit visa?: Appointment model: Outsourced center. The application is filed online at migrationsverket.se; you then attend in person in the UK to give fingerprints and a photo before a decision is issued.
Can I apply for a Sweden family visit visa from the United Kingdom?: Yes. We list 2 submission points in the UK for Sweden, with addresses and notes, on this page. If you live elsewhere, use the consulate covering your country of residence — the requirements themselves stay the same.

🇸🇪 Sweden family visit visa: requirements, fee and processing time