Sweden long-stay (Type D) visa
Required documents, fees and processing time for a Sweden long-stay (Type D) Schengen visa when you apply from United Kingdom.
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To
Sweden
Type
D · LONG STAY
Apply at
UK
Centre
VAC
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Action neededLong stay — national (Type D) · applying from United Kingdom.
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Competent authority
Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) makes all residence-permit decisions; biometrics/passport submitted at a VFS Global centre in the UK.
Application centre
VFS Global (UK) for biometrics and passport submission; application lodged online with Migrationsverket
Recommended — commonly expected even when not on the official list
Cover letterA letter of introduction stating who you are and why you are travelling.
Travel itineraryA day-by-day plan of your trip to attach to the application.
Fees
Consular (Type C)
€90
Service fee
£20
Est. total (adult)
£101
Long stay (Type D)
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The short-stay (Type C) consular fee is harmonised at €90 for adults across all Schengen states; collected in GBP · centre: VFS Global.
Fee notes
VFS Global (approximate).
Timeline
medium confidenceProcessing
15–45 days
End-to-end
3–6 weeks
Centre
VAC
Appointment wait
Relatively accessible — returning applicants can post/drop off passports. Peak seasons extend handling; allow ~1-2 weeks to arrange submission plus courier time.
Application centre
VFS Global (official VFS one-pager; the Embassy of Sweden in London no longer accepts Schengen applications). London and Edinburgh. Mail-in/drop-off possible if biometrics given within last 59 months.
Timeline notes
Decision by Swedish Migration Agency; minimum 15 days once passport received, up to 45. Add international shipping 3-5 working days each way. Lower appointment friction (mail-in route).
Funds to show
high confidenceThe figures below are the short-stay (Type C) means of subsistence. A long-stay (Type D) visa sets its funds requirement nationally by purpose (study, work, family reunification, income) — check the consulate for the amount that applies to your case.
Per day
SEK 450
Minimum
—
In EUR ≈
€40 / day
Notes
Set by Swedish legislation (as of 15.11.2011): reference amount SEK 450 per day. EUR equivalent approx 40 at ~11.2 SEK/EUR.
Consulates apply discretion and may expect a buffer above this figure — treat it as a floor, not a guarantee.
Funds source ↗⚠ Special cases & caveats
- Work permit applicantsApplication started by the Swedish employer in the e-service; salary must meet threshold (SEK 34,470/month, 2026) and employer must provide insurance cover; fee SEK 2,200.
- Higher-education studentsAdmission decision plus maintenance funds (approx. SEK 10,656/month, 2026) required; fee SEK 1,500 (adult), SEK 750 (under 18).
- Family reunificationWell-established relationship required (cohabited 2 years without shared children / 1 year with shared children); marriage or cohabitation evidence; sponsor maintenance requirement.