Your application for a Schengen visa or for an extension of an entry visa has been approved.
If your application has been approved, you will receive an entry visa sticker in your passport. The entry visa sticker states when and for how long the Schengen visa is valid.
Example of what a visa sticker looks like.
If you have applied for an extended Schengen visa, you must visit one of the Swedish Migration Agency’s service centres to have the entry visa sticker pasted into your passport. If someone else will be collecting the sticker for you, they need to bring a power of attorney from you.
A Schengen visa does not automatically entitle you to enter the Schengen area. You may therefore need to provide information at the border and at other checkpoints. For example, you may need to provide information about your livelihood, how long you intend to stay in Sweden, and why you are visiting Sweden. In some cases, such checks may lead you to be denied entry into Sweden or the Schengen area.
You should therefore carry copies of the documents you presented when you applied for an entry visa (for example, your invitation to visit, travel confirmations, and other documents stating the purpose of your stay).
You can get a Schengen visa for a maximum of 90 days during a 180-day period. The entry visa sticker that is pasted into your passport states how many days you can stay in the Schengen countries. These days can be used during the period of time indicated on the sticker. The period is usually 15 days longer than the number of days you are allowed to stay in the Schengen countries. This is to give you the opportunity to change your travel date if something unforeseen happens. However, you may only use the number of days stated on the visa sticker.
The entry visa sticker states how many times you can enter the Schengen countries during the period of validity, as well as how long you can stay in the Schengen countries.
A Schengen visa can be valid for multiple entries. A multiple-entry visa can be valid for a maximum of five years. Each stay can last for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
The EU’s Short-Stay Visa Calculator allows you to calculate how many days you have left on your entry visa period and how long you must stay outside the Schengen area before you can re-enter.
Calculate your entry visa period with the EU’s Short-Stay Visa Calculator
External link.
If you are granted a Schengen visa, you can usually visit other Schengen countries.
In some cases, your entry visa may only be valid for entering and staying in Sweden or in certain countries in the Schengen area, for example if your passport is not accepted by all Schengen countries. Your entry visa will state which countries you are allowed to enter.
An entry visa does not automatically entitle you to enter the Schengen area. You may therefore need to provide information at the border and at other checkpoints. For example, you may need to provide information about your means of support, how long you intend to stay in Sweden, and why you are visiting Sweden. In some cases, such checks may lead you to be denied entry into Sweden or the Schengen area.
You should therefore carry copies of the documents you presented when you applied for an entry visa (for example, your invitation to visit, travel confirmations, and other documents stating the purpose of your stay).
If you are granted a Schengen visa, you can usually visit other Schengen countries.
In some cases, your Schengen visa may only be valid for entering and staying in Sweden or in certain Schengen countries, for example if your passport is not accepted by all Schengen countries. Your entry visa will state which countries you are allowed to enter.
2025-03-06
Changes for those residing in Cyprus who wish to apply for residence and work permit
From 17 March 2025 the Swedish embassy in Nicosia will no longer handle migration matters. If you are a citizen of Cyprus, you should instead contact the Swedish embassy in Athens, Greece. The same applies for non-Cypriot legal residents of Cyprus.
2025-03-05
The Swedish Migration Agency's new website has now been launched
On 5 March, the Swedish Migration Agency launched a completely new version of migrationsverket.se, with a new structure and a more user-friendly navigation. The purpose of the new website is primarily to make it easier for visitors to find the information they need.
2025-02-07
Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania are now part of the Schengen area. Legal residents of these countries shall, from 24 February 2025 turn to one of the five Schengen hubs for migration related matters.
2025-02-07
As from 10 March, 2025, the embassy in Sarajevo will no longer handle migration related matters. Instead, you should turn to the Swedish embassy in Skopje, North Macedonia.
2024-12-20
Changes for residents of Bulgaria applying for a Schengen visa
From January 2025 residents of Bulgaria can no longer apply for Schengen visas at the Embassy in Sofia.
2024-12-20
Changes for residents in Bosnia and Herzegovina applying for a Schengen visa
As of 16 January 2025, residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina will not be able to apply for a Schengen visa at the Embassy in Sarajevo.
2024-12-20
As of 3 February 2025, residents of Serbia and Montenegro should contact the Embassy of Sweden in Skopje, North Macedonia for applications for residence and work permits.