Applying for Visitor's Permit

If you are planning to visit Sweden temporarily but to stay longer than 90 days, you should apply for a visitor's permit.

An application for a visitor's permit is always sent to the Migration Agency in
Sweden, where the decision is made. If the application is granted, a residence permit is usually issued for more than three months and up to twelve months.

In order to be granted a residence permit to visit Sweden, the purpose of the trip must be to visit Sweden and not to settle there. You must have the means to support yourself throughout your stay, and you must possess either a return ticket or enough money to buy one. A medical travel insurance is compulsory.

Apply online

Applications for visitor's permits are handed in digitally. This applies only to
persons that are outside Sweden and will make your application at the Embassy of Sweden in Beijing (applicants residing in all provinces excluding Shanghai, Jiangsu, Anhui and Zhejiang, applicants residing in Mongolia should apply through the Embassy in Beijing, applicants residing in Hong Kong and Macau may apply through the Embassy in Beijing) or Consulate-General of Sweden in Shanghai (applicants residing in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Anhui and Zhejiang, applicants residing in Hong Kong and Macau may apply through the Consulate-General in Shanghai). Applicants residing in Taiwan should apply through the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok. Apply and pay the application fee by using this e-service.

When you conclude your application in the e-service, you will be directed to a page where you book an appointment for a physical visit at the Embassy of Sweden in Beijing or the Consulate-General of Sweden in Shanghai. During this visit you will show your passport and conclude your application with an interview. You will also give your fingerprints and have your photo taken.

Applying for a national visa (D-visa) due to special circumstances

A national visa (D-visa) is only issued in exceptional cases. According to the law special circumstances must apply in your case. Note that a family visit is not considered special circumstances.

You need the following documents:

• Form number 253011 National visa (D-visa), completed and signed by the applicant. You can download the application form on the Swedish Migration Agency's website here.
• A passport or some other valid travel document.
• A photocopy of the identity page in your passport, and of any extensions and/or name changes in the passport.
• A recently taken photograph in passport format that is no older than six months attached to the application form.

The following additional documents are required for applicants under the age of 18:

• Birth certificate or proof of birth.
• Statement of consent from the parents/legal guardians of the minor indicating that the child is allowed to travel to Sweden if he/she travels alone or with only one parent.
• Relevant adoption documents, if the child is adopted.
• A power of attorney from one legal guardian, if the child is accompanied by another person than a legal guardian during application.

Please note that the Embassy or Consulate-General might request additional documents depending on your situation.

Fees

Most people have to pay a fee for their visa or visitor's permit application, for more information regarding fees click here.  

Collect your residence permit card

When you have been granted a residence permit , a residence permit card will be produced for you and sent from Sweden to the Swedish Embassy or Consulate-General. This will normally take 2-4 weeks.

How to collect your residence permit card at the Embassy in Beijing

How to collect you residence permit card at the Consulate General in Shanghai