General Information About Visas to Visit Schengen Countries

A Schengen visa is required for persons of certain nationalities who wish to visit the Schengen countries. A complete application must be submitted to the Embassy at least 15 days before the intended visit and can not be lodged earlier than three months before the start of the intended visit. List of foreign citizens who require a visa for Sweden From April 18, 2016 the Embassy in Washington outsource a part of the Schengen visa process through a partnership with VFS Global. Visa applications for travel to Sweden, shall be submitted to the VFS Office in Washington, DC: 4301 Connecticut Ave, Suite 260, Washington, DC 20008. The Embassy of Sweden in Washington, DC will continue to represent Iceland and Finland in the greater Washington D.C. area in regards to visa applications. Applicants for visas to these countries should also apply through VFS Global in Washington D.C. VFS Global charges an additional service fee of USD 33 per application (This is in addition to the normal application fee). All appointments shall be scheduled through: www.vfsglobal.se/USA Contact information to VFS Global in Washington, DC: Email: info.swdc@vfshelpline.com Address: 4301 Connecticut Ave, Suite 260, Washington, DC 20008. Phone: +1 (202) 618-9200 Residents of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, and WY can choose to apply through Norway and its partner Travisa/VFS Global office in San Francisco. Residents in Texas can do the same through their Houston office as of October 13, 2015. http://www.vfsglobal.com/norway/USA/index.html The biometric data is stored in the Visa Information System (VIS), an IT-system that allows Schengen States to exchange data. For more information visit: ec.europa.eu Appointments should be scheduled through: www.vfsglobal.se/USA When you arrive for your appointment, the application including all forms and supporting documents must be complete. If you arrive with an incomplete application the visa officer will reschedule your appointment. Visa applications may no longer be submitted at the Swedish consulates in the U.S. Please choose from these categories of visa: Tourist Visa Visa for Business or Conference Transit Visa (airport only) Student Visa Visa for Visiting Family and Friends Please note that the new application form (119031) must be signed in two places, the first refers to the application (No. 37) and the second is the Schengen consent that follows. > Application form 119031 The Embassy of Sweden in Washington represents Iceland in the greater Washington, DC area with respect to Schengen visas. Applicants for visas to these countries should apply at the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, DC. As of November 9, 2015 the Embassy of Sweden does not represent Norway regarding applications for visas or for residence and work permits. Please contact the Embassy of Norway for more information. The Embassy of Sweden in Washington represents Finland in regards to visa applications from residents in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland. Applicants in these areas should apply for visas to Finland at the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, DC. Finnish visa applicants residing in all other states are advised to contact the Finnish Consulates General in Los Angeles or New York depending on the jurisdiction.