Visa Information
VISA TYPES
Select the visa type that is right for you to see important information on visa fees, documents required, forms, photo specifications and processing times.
Schengen Visa
(For a maximum stay of 90 days per 6 months)
If you wish to visit Sweden for a short period of time, you must obtain a visa prior to entry if you come from a country with a visa requirement for entering Sweden
Short Stay visas allow the holder to transit through or remain in Swedish territory and all other Schengen States for a maximum period of three months (90 days) within a period of six months (180 days) from the entry date into the Schengen Area.
Business
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Overview
A business visa is granted for those who are visiting Sweden for business or conference meetings.
Applicants who are applying for the purpose of Sports or cultural visit can apply for Business visa as well
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Visa Fees
Visa Category Visa Fee in Euro Visa Fee in VND Schengen Visa (For adults) 90 2,500,000 Schengen Visa (children between 6 to 12 years) 45 1,200,000 EU Facilitation Agreement 35 1,000,000 Please note:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong is as per the current exchange rate. The fees need to be paid in cash/cards and are subject to change without prior notice.
- In addition to regular visa fee, VFS Global charges EUR 20 (550,000 VND) for service fee
- All fees should be paid in advance and are non-refundable.
- The SMS service is also available at EUR 3 (83,000 VND) per application. This is an optional service.
- Children below 6 years of age are exempted from visa fees for short-stay Schengen visa to Sweden.
- For applicants’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support applicants in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here ” for more details.
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Documents Required
Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Whole required documents will be submitted at the submitting day
If your visa application is to be considered, you must have the documents listed below. A number of other documents are also required, depending on what type of visit you are planning. The Embassy reserves the right to ask for further documentation if needed.The forms must be completed either in Swedish or in English. Documents issued by the authorities in your country of origin are to be submitted together with a translation in Swedish or English by an authorized translator and then legalized.
Kindly download the attached PDF and submit all the required documents as mentioned in the pdf.
CHECKLIST - BUSINESS (ENG).PDF Important Note:
- All documents must be in A4 paper
- NO staples, pins.
- All documents in other language than Swedish or English without mark must be translated into in an official language of the embassy at Notary Office.
- All documents in in other language than Swedish or English mark on checklist, must be recent, maximum three (3) months old, need to be translated an official language of the embassy at Notary Office. The documents and the translation must be legalised.
Applicants from other countries can apply at VFS Global Vietnam if you can show that you are residing legally in Vietnam.
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Photo Specifications
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Taken against a light background
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
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Processing Time
It is advisable to submit applications well in advance before the intended journey. However, you cannot apply for a visa more than six months in advance. And for seafarers in the performance of their duties, applications shall be lodged no more than nine months in advance.
Short stay
For short stay visa, a decision to your visa application will normally be available within 15 working days. In individual cases, this period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 days.
It is strongly recommended that applicants should submit applications well in advance before the intended journey, but not more than 6 months in prior to intended date of departure to avoid any inconvenience.
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Download Forms
If you wish to apply for a Swedish Visa, you can download the Visa Application Form here.
Schengen Visa Application Form in English Schengen Visa Application Form in Swedish
Tourist
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Overview
Tourist visa is granted for those where the intention is to visit Sweden for tourism and sightseeing without having an invitation from a Swedish referent.
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Visa Fees
Visa Category Visa Fee in Euro Visa Fee in VND Schengen Visa (For adults) 90 2,500,000 Schengen Visa (children between 6 to 12 years) 45 1,200,000 EU Facilitation Agreement 35 1,000,000 Please note:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong is as per the current exchange rate. The fees need to be paid in cash/cards and are subject to change without prior notice.
- In addition to regular visa fee, VFS Global charges EUR 20 (550,000 VND) for service fee
- All fees should be paid in advance and are non-refundable.
- The SMS service is also available at EUR 3 (83,000 VND) per application. This is an optional service.
- Children below 6 years of age are exempted from visa fees for short-stay Schengen visa to Sweden.
- For applicants’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support applicants in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here ” for more details.
-
Documents Required
Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Whole required documents will be submitted at the submitting day
If your visa application is to be considered, you must have the documents listed below. A number of other documents are also required, depending on what type of visit you are planning. The Embassy reserves the right to ask for further documentation if needed.The forms must be completed either in Swedish or in English. Documents issued by the authorities in your country of origin are to be submitted together with a translation in Swedish or English by an authorized translator and then legalized.
Kindly download the attached PDF and submit all the required documents as mentioned in the pdf.
CHECKLIST - TOURISM (ENG).PDF Important Note:
- All documents must be in A4 paper
- NO staples, pins.
- All documents in other language than Swedish or English without mark (*) must be translated into in an official language of the embassy at Notary Office.
- All documents in in other language than Swedish or English mark (*) on checklist, must be recent, maximum three (3) months old, need to be translated an official language of the embassy at Notary Office. The documents and the translation must be legalised.
Applicants from other countries can apply at VFS Global Vietnam if you can show that you are residing legally in Vietnam.
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Photo Specifications
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Taken against a light background
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
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Processing Time
It is advisable to submit applications well in advance before the intended journey. However, you cannot apply for a visa more than six months in advance. And for seafarers in the performance of their duties, applications shall be lodged no more than nine months in advance.
Short stay
For short stay visa, a decision to your visa application will normally be available within 15 working days. In individual cases, this period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 days.
It is strongly recommended that applicants should submit applications well in advance before the intended journey, but not more than 6 months in prior to intended date of departure to avoid any inconvenience.
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Download Forms
If you wish to apply for a Swedish Visa, you can download the Visa Application Form here.
Schengen Visa Application Form in English Schengen Visa Application Form in Swedish
Visiting Family And Friends
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Overview
This visa is provided for those who are visiting their family, friends or relatives in Sweden. You also need to submit documents concerning the relative or friend you plan to visit in Sweden
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Visa Fees
Visa Category Visa Fee in Euro Visa Fee in VND Schengen Visa (For adults) 90 2,500,000 Schengen Visa (children between 6 to 12 years) 45 1,200,000 EU Facilitation Agreement 35 1,000,000 Please note:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong is as per the current exchange rate. The fees need to be paid in cash/cards and are subject to change without prior notice.
- In addition to regular visa fee, VFS Global charges EUR 20 (550,000 VND) for service fee
- All fees should be paid in advance and are non-refundable.
- The SMS service is also available at EUR 3 (83,000 VND) per application. This is an optional service.
- Children below 6 years of age are exempted from visa fees for short-stay Schengen visa to Sweden.
- For applicants’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support applicants in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here ” for more details.
-
Documents Required
Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Whole required documents will be submitted at the submitting day
If your visa application is to be considered, you must have the documents listed below. A number of other documents are also required, depending on what type of visit you are planning. The Embassy reserves the right to ask for further documentation if needed.The forms must be completed either in Swedish or in English. Documents issued by the authorities in your country of origin are to be submitted together with a translation in Swedish or English by an authorized translator and then legalized.
Kindly download the attached PDF and submit all the required documents as mentioned in the pdf.
CHECKLIST - PRRIVATE (ENG).PDF Important Note:
- All documents must be in A4 paper
- NO staples, pins.
- All documents in other language than Swedish or English without mark (*) must be translated into in an official language of the embassy at Notary Office.
- All documents in in other language than Swedish or English mark (*) on checklist, must be recent, maximum three (3) months old, need to be translated an official language of the embassy at Notary Office. The documents and the translation must be legalised.
Applicants from other countries can apply at VFS Global Vietnam if you can show that you are residing legally in Vietnam.
-
Photo Specifications
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Taken against a light background
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
-
Processing Time
It is advisable to submit applications well in advance before the intended journey. However, you cannot apply for a visa more than six months in advance. And for seafarers in the performance of their duties, applications shall be lodged no more than nine months in advance.
Short stay
For short stay visa, a decision to your visa application will normally be available within 15 working days. In individual cases, this period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 days.
It is strongly recommended that applicants should submit applications well in advance before the intended journey, but not more than 6 months in prior to intended date of departure to avoid any inconvenience.
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Download Forms
If you wish to apply for a Swedish Visa, you can download the Visa Application Form here.
Schengen Visa Application Form in English Schengen Visa Application Form in Swedish Invitation in English (Inbjudan_241011_eng) Invitation in Swedish (Inbjudan_240011_sv)
Official Visit/Delegation
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Overview
This visa is solely for the purpose of undertaking journeys by members of official delegations who, following an official invitation, participate in meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programs, as well as events held in Sweden by intergovernmental organizations.
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Visa Fees
Visa Category Visa Fee in Euro Visa Fee in VND Schengen Visa (For adults) 90 2,500,000 For Diplomatic Passport Holders 0 0 Please note:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong is as per the current exchange rate. The fees need to be paid in cash/cards and are subject to change without prior notice.
- In addition to regular visa fee, VFS Global charges EUR 20 (550,000 VND) for service fee
- All fees should be paid in advance and are non-refundable.
- The SMS service is also available at EUR 3 (83,000 VND) per application. This is an optional service.
- Children below 6 years of age are exempted from visa fees for short-stay Schengen visa to Sweden.
- For holders of diplomatic passport , there is no visa fee charged
- For applicants’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support applicants in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here ” for more details.
-
Documents Required
Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Whole required documents will be submitted at the submitting day
If your visa application is to be considered, you must have the documents listed below. A number of other documents are also required, depending on what type of visit you are planning. The Embassy reserves the right to ask for further documentation if needed.The forms must be completed either in Swedish or in English. Documents issued by the authorities in your country of origin are to be submitted together with a translation in Swedish or English by an authorized translator and then legalized.
Kindly download the attached PDF and submit all the required documents as mentioned in the pdf.
Checklist-Official Visit/Delegation Important Note:
- All documents must be in A4 paper
- NO staples, pins.
- All documents in other language than Swedish or English without mark (*) must be translated into in an official language of the embassy at Notary Office.
- All documents in in other language than Swedish or English mark (*) on checklist, must be recent, maximum three (3) months old, need to be translated an official language of the embassy at Notary Office. The documents and the translation must be legalised.
Applicants from other countries can apply at VFS Global Vietnam if you can show that you are residing legally in Vietnam.
-
Photo Specifications
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Taken against a light background
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
-
Processing Time
It is advisable to submit applications well in advance before the intended journey. However, you cannot apply for a visa more than six months in advance. And for seafarers in the performance of their duties, applications shall be lodged no more than nine months in advance.
Short stay
For short stay visa, a decision to your visa application will normally be available within 15 working days. In individual cases, this period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 days.
It is strongly recommended that applicants should submit applications well in advance before the intended journey, but not more than 6 months in prior to intended date of departure to avoid any inconvenience.
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Download Forms
If you wish to apply for a Swedish Visa, you can download the Visa Application Form here.
Schengen Visa Application Form in English Schengen Visa Application Form in Swedish
Study/ Training
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Overview
Study/ Training visa is granted for those who aim to visit Sweden for studying or training (less than 90 days).
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Visa Fees
Visa Category Visa Fee in Euro Visa Fee in VND Schengen Visa (For adults) 90 2,500,000 Schengen Visa (children between 6 to 12 years) 45 1,200,000 EU Facilitation Agreement 35 1,000,000 Please note:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong is as per the current exchange rate. The fees need to be paid in cash/cards and are subject to change without prior notice.
- In addition to regular visa fee, VFS Global charges EUR 20 (550,000 VND) for service fee
- All fees should be paid in advance and are non-refundable.
- The SMS service is also available at EUR 3 (83,000 VND) per application. This is an optional service.
- Children below 6 years of age are exempted from visa fees for short-stay Schengen visa to Sweden.
- For applicants’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support applicants in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here ” for more details.
-
Documents Required
Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Whole required documents will be submitted at the submitting day
If your visa application is to be considered, you must have the documents listed below. A number of other documents are also required, depending on what type of visit you are planning. The Embassy reserves the right to ask for further documentation if needed.The forms must be completed either in Swedish or in English. Documents issued by the authorities in your country of origin are to be submitted together with a translation in Swedish or English by an authorized translator and then legalized.
Kindly download the attached PDF and submit all the required documents as mentioned in the pdf.
CHECKLIST – Study-Training Important Note:
- All documents must be in A4 paper
- NO staples, pins.
- All documents in other language than Swedish or English without mark (*) must be translated into in an official language of the embassy at Notary Office.
- All documents in in other language than Swedish or English mark (*) on checklist, must be recent, maximum three (3) months old, need to be translated an official language of the embassy at Notary Office. The documents and the translation must be legalised.
Applicants from other countries can apply at VFS Global Vietnam if you can show that you are residing legally in Vietnam.
-
Photo Specifications
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Taken against a light background
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
-
Processing Time
It is advisable to submit applications well in advance before the intended journey. However, you cannot apply for a visa more than six months in advance. And for seafarers in the performance of their duties, applications shall be lodged no more than nine months in advance.
Short stay
For short stay visa, a decision to your visa application will normally be available within 15 working days. In individual cases, this period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 days.
It is strongly recommended that applicants should submit applications well in advance before the intended journey, but not more than 6 months in prior to intended date of departure to avoid any inconvenience.
-
Download Forms
If you wish to apply for a Swedish Visa, you can download the Visa Application Form here.
Schengen Visa Application Form in English Schengen Visa Application Form in Swedish
Medical Reasons
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Overview
Visa for Medical Reasons is granted for those who visit Sweden for the purpose of medical treatment (less than 90 days).
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Visa Fees
Visa Category Visa Fee in Euro Visa Fee in VND Schengen Visa (For adults) 90 2,500,000 Schengen Visa (children between 6 to 12 years) 45 1,200,000 EU Facilitation Agreement 35 1,000,000 Please note:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong is as per the current exchange rate. The fees need to be paid in cash/cards and are subject to change without prior notice.
- In addition to regular visa fee, VFS Global charges EUR 20 (550,000 VND) for service fee
- All fees should be paid in advance and are non-refundable.
- The SMS service is also available at EUR 3 (83,000 VND) per application. This is an optional service.
- Children below 6 years of age are exempted from visa fees for short-stay Schengen visa to Sweden.
- For applicants’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support applicants in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here ” for more details.
-
Documents Required
Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Whole required documents will be submitted at the submitting day
If your visa application is to be considered, you must have the documents listed below. A number of other documents are also required, depending on what type of visit you are planning. The Embassy reserves the right to ask for further documentation if needed.The forms must be completed either in Swedish or in English. Documents issued by the authorities in your country of origin are to be submitted together with a translation in Swedish or English by an authorized translator and then legalized.
Kindly download the attached PDF and submit all the required documents as mentioned in the pdf.
CHECKLIST – Medical Reasons Important Note:
- All documents must be in A4 paper
- NO staples, pins.
- All documents in other language than Swedish or English without mark (*) must be translated into in an official language of the embassy at Notary Office.
- All documents in in other language than Swedish or English mark (*) on checklist, must be recent, maximum three (3) months old, need to be translated an official language of the embassy at Notary Office. The documents and the translation must be legalised.
- Applicants from other countries can apply at VFS Global Vietnam if you can show that you are residing legally in Vietnam.
-
Photo Specifications
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Taken against a light background
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
-
Processing Time
It is advisable to submit applications well in advance before the intended journey. However, you cannot apply for a visa more than six months in advance. And for seafarers in the performance of their duties, applications shall be lodged no more than nine months in advance.
Short stay
For short stay visa, a decision to your visa application will normally be available within 15 working days. In individual cases, this period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 days.
It is strongly recommended that applicants should submit applications well in advance before the intended journey, but not more than 6 months in prior to intended date of departure to avoid any inconvenience.
-
Download Forms
If you wish to apply for a Swedish Visa, you can download the Visa Application Form here.
Schengen Visa Application Form in English Schengen Visa Application Form in Swedish
Transit
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Overview
Transit visa is granted for those who intend to transit through Sweden.
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Visa Fees
Visa Category Visa Fee in Euro Visa Fee in VND Schengen Visa (For adults) 90 2,500,000 Schengen Visa (children between 6 to 12 years) 45 1,200,000 EU Facilitation Agreement 35 1,000,000 Please note:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong is as per the current exchange rate. The fees need to be paid in cash/cards and are subject to change without prior notice.
- In addition to regular visa fee, VFS Global charges EUR 20 (550,000 VND) for service fee
- All fees should be paid in advance and are non-refundable.
- The SMS service is also available at EUR 3 (83,000 VND) per application. This is an optional service.
- Children below 6 years of age are exempted from visa fees for short-stay Schengen visa to Sweden.
- For applicants’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support applicants in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here ” for more details.
-
Documents Required
Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Whole required documents will be submitted at the submitting day
If your visa application is to be considered, you must have the documents listed below. A number of other documents are also required, depending on what type of visit you are planning. The Embassy reserves the right to ask for further documentation if needed.The forms must be completed either in Swedish or in English. Documents issued by the authorities in your country of origin are to be submitted together with a translation in Swedish or English by an authorized translator and then legalized.
Kindly download the attached PDF and submit all the required documents as mentioned in the pdf.
CHECKLIST – Transit Important Note:
- All documents must be in A4 paper
- NO staples, pins.
- All documents in other language than Swedish or English without mark (*) must be translated into in an official language of the embassy at Notary Office.
- All documents in in other language than Swedish or English mark (*) on checklist, must be recent, maximum three (3) months old, need to be translated an official language of the embassy at Notary Office. The documents and the translation must be legalised.
- Applicants from other countries can apply at VFS Global Vietnam if you can show that you are residing legally in Vietnam.
-
Photo Specifications
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Taken against a light background
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
-
Processing Time
It is advisable to submit applications well in advance before the intended journey. However, you cannot apply for a visa more than six months in advance. And for seafarers in the performance of their duties, applications shall be lodged no more than nine months in advance.
Short stay
For short stay visa, a decision to your visa application will normally be available within 15 working days. In individual cases, this period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 days.
It is strongly recommended that applicants should submit applications well in advance before the intended journey, but not more than 6 months in prior to intended date of departure to avoid any inconvenience.
-
Download Forms
If you wish to apply for a Swedish Visa, you can download the Visa Application Form here.
Schengen Visa Application Form in English Schengen Visa Application Form in Swedish
Political/ Scientific/ Cutural/ Sports/ Religious/ Other
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Overview
The visa is granted for those who visit Sweden for Political, Scientific, Cutural, Sports, Religious and Other purposes.
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Visa Fees
Visa Category Visa Fee in Euro Visa Fee in VND Schengen Visa (For adults) 90 2,500,000 Schengen Visa (children between 6 to 12 years) 45 1,200,000 EU Facilitation Agreement 35 1,000,000 Please note:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong is as per the current exchange rate. The fees need to be paid in cash/cards and are subject to change without prior notice.
- In addition to regular visa fee, VFS Global charges EUR 20 (550,000 VND) for service fee
- All fees should be paid in advance and are non-refundable.
- The SMS service is also available at EUR 3 (83,000 VND) per application. This is an optional service.
- Children below 6 years of age are exempted from visa fees for short-stay Schengen visa to Sweden.
- For applicants’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support applicants in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here ” for more details.
-
Documents Required
Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here
Whole required documents will be submitted at the submitting day
If your visa application is to be considered, you must have the documents listed below. A number of other documents are also required, depending on what type of visit you are planning. The Embassy reserves the right to ask for further documentation if needed.The forms must be completed either in Swedish or in English. Documents issued by the authorities in your country of origin are to be submitted together with a translation in Swedish or English by an authorized translator and then legalized.
Kindly download the attached PDF and submit all the required documents as mentioned in the pdf.
CHECKLIST – Political-Scientific-Cutural-Sports-Religious-Other Important Note:
- All documents must be in A4 paper
- NO staples, pins.
- All documents in other language than Swedish or English without mark (*) must be translated into in an official language of the embassy at Notary Office.
- All documents in in other language than Swedish or English mark (*) on checklist, must be recent, maximum three (3) months old, need to be translated an official language of the embassy at Notary Office. The documents and the translation must be legalised.
- Applicants from other countries can apply at VFS Global Vietnam if you can show that you are residing legally in Vietnam.
-
Photo Specifications
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Taken against a light background
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
-
Processing Time
It is advisable to submit applications well in advance before the intended journey. However, you cannot apply for a visa more than six months in advance. And for seafarers in the performance of their duties, applications shall be lodged no more than nine months in advance.
Short stay
For short stay visa, a decision to your visa application will normally be available within 15 working days. In individual cases, this period may be extended up to a maximum of 45 days.
It is strongly recommended that applicants should submit applications well in advance before the intended journey, but not more than 6 months in prior to intended date of departure to avoid any inconvenience.
-
Download Forms
If you wish to apply for a Swedish Visa, you can download the Visa Application Form here.
Schengen Visa Application Form in English Schengen Visa Application Form in Swedish