Sweden tourist visa
Required documents, fees and processing time for a Sweden tourist Schengen visa when you apply from United Kingdom.
SCHENGEN · VISA C✈ DOCUMENTS
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To
Sweden
Type
C · TOURISM
Apply at
UK
Centre
VAC
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Action neededTourism — short stay (Type C) · applying from United Kingdom.
Documents ready00 / 11
Competent authority
Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) decides; the Embassy of Sweden in London no longer receives applications.
Application centre
VFS Global (application centres in London and Edinburgh; also postal submission)
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)
—
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 amount you must be able to prove, per the Schengen Borders Code reference amount. It depends only on the destination — not on your nationality or where you apply.
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
- British citizensNo Schengen visa required for short stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
- Non-visa-exempt nationals resident in the UK (incl. UK Travel Document holders)Must hold a valid UK residence permit/BRP valid at least 1 month beyond the return date; supporting documents must be recent (not older than 1 month).