(a) Sweden is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. For further details about passport/visa regulations within the Schengen area, see the introductory section How to Use this Guide. (b) Sweden does not recognise some Somali passports issued after 31st January 1991; check with Consulate or Consular section at Embassy for further details.

Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all except:
(a) 1. EU/EEA nationals (EU + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Swiss nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Note: EU and EEA nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU/EEA nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU/EEA Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.
(b) 2. nationals of Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway, holding travel documents issued for travel between these countries.

Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of the countries referred to in the chart and listed under passport exemptions above for stays of up to three months (based on individual circumstances);
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Uruguay and Venezuela for stays of up to three months;
(c) those continuing their journey, holding tickets with confirmed reservations and required travel documents, arriving and departing from/to a Schengen country and not leaving the transit area.

A transit visa is required by nationals of the following countries (if holding a visa valid for less than three months): Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka.

£25 (price is subject to change depending on the exchange rate). A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued for tourist, business and private visits. Visa fees are non-refundable and payable on submission of the visa application.

One to 90 days.

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information. Travellers visiting just one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of that country; travellers visiting more than one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of the country chosen as the main destination or the country they will enter first (if they have no main destination).

(a) Valid passport with at least one blank page. (b) Two recent passport-size photos. (c) Fee, payable in cash or postal order (only if sent by post). (d) Completed, signed application form. (e) Proof of occupation/student status. (f) Proof of purpose of visit (invitation letter from Swedish company/friend for business visas/private-visit visas, or evidence of pre-booked hotel accommodation. (g) Stamped, registered, self-addressed envelope for return of passport. (h) Health insurance covering €30,000, emergency treatment by a doctor, urgent ambulance transportation and transportation back to applicant's home. (i) Written consent from parents for minors. (j) Proof of means of support during stay may be required by some nationals. Transit: (a), (d) and (k) Copy of airline tickets.

Enquire at Embassy.

Seven to 60. However, applicants are advised to apply at least 30 days before the date of their intended departure.

Embassy of Sweden in the UK
11 Montagu Place, London W1H 2AN, UK
Tel: (020) 7917 6400.
Website: www.swedishabroad.com/london
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1200 and 1400-1500 (general enquiries); Mon-Fri 0900-1200 (visa applications).

Embassy of Sweden in the USA
1501 M Street, Suite 900, NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Tel: (202) 467 2600.
Website: www.swedenabroad.com/washington