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Current wait time and availability.

All applicants are processed as efficiently as possible and the U.S. Embassy strives to keep the wait time for appointments as short as possible. That said, the earlier you book your appointment, the more likely you are to be able to get the interview date and time you want.

NOTE.  Please be informed that the call center agents can see exactly the same calendar as you in your profile and cannot schedule you any earlier appointments. Due to the impact of COVID-19 and the need for the Consular section to prioritize services for U.S. citizens and immigrant visa processing the nonimmigrant visa unit have had very limited services for more than two years, creating an extensive backlog for visa services. Please be informed that the U.S. Embassy in Sweden has a very limited emergency appointment availability. They are only approving emergency appointments for humanitarian emergencies and cases which are in the national interest of the United States, including: H visas associated with food production, medical professionals, and individuals traveling to the United States as air or sea crew.

Although visa processing time is  three weeks, processing time for specific cases may vary due to individual circumstances and other special requirements.

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The VFS Service fee of $21.69/ Euro 20 is required to be paid in addition to the above-mentioned Visa Application Fee at the time of submission.

Payment can be made via credit/debit card (also demand draft/money order/cashier’s check for postal applications). Personal checks or cash are not accepted at the VFS Center.

Who is exempt from the visa fee?

The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

• Children under six years
• School pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training
• Researchers travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research or participating in a scientific seminar or conference
• Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations
• Holders of diplomatic and service passports when travelling for official duties
• Family members of EU/EEA citizens
• Family members of UK Nationals who fall under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement

When you submit your application at the Visa Application Center which represents the Consulate General, you must pay the extra service fee stated above. This is in addition to the normal application fee.

All fees are non-refundable.

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Important notes:

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

PLEASE SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR MINORS.

• Passport, with at least 2 blank pages, valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and not issued more than 10 years ago as of the date of return from your scheduled trip. The same applies to passports issued more than 10 years ago that have since been extended (when applicant opts for passport collection, then an extra photocopy of passport bio data page needs to be provided).
• Two (2) recent passport photographs with a light background.
• Confirmed flight/travel tickets
• If you are employed, bring proof of your current occupation in the USA, i.e. an original letter from your employer, a solicitor or the Company House
• Notarized copy of U.S. Alien Registration Card or other valid resident visa (type A, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, O, or R) valid for at least three months after the intended departure from the Schengen area .
• If you are a student, bring an original letter from your school or university confirming your status/attendance and a recent bank statement.
• Documents must be original and not older than one month
• Evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay i.e. original bank statements for latest three months
• Approval letter of vacation from work, university etc. is required to be submitted along with the application.
• any emergency medical expenses
• emergency hospital treatment
• repatriation for medical reasons

Minimum coverage must be EUR 30,000 (equivalent USD 37,000) and the coverage has to be valid for the entire duration of the trip. If your insurance company cannot provide such a letter, you must find an international insurance that does.

Note! A copy of your insurance card is not enough. You need to provide proof of the above mentioned items .

• Children under 18 must have their birth certificate with them.
• Notarized copy of U.S. Alien Registration Card or other valid resident visa (type A, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, O, or R) valid for at least three months after the intended departure from the Schengen area.
• Application form signed by both parents.
• Passport and US Visa (Original and copy)
• Full version birth certificate (Original and copy). If document is not in English, a notarized copy must be provided.
• Consent letter signed by both parents. If single parent, then sole custody letter/residence/custody order from court or solicitor must be provided.
• Copy of parents ID

NOTE: An entry visa does not automatically entitle the holder to enter the Schengen area. A decision is made every time the traveler passes through a border control, as travelers must have (1) proof of sufficient funds to support themselves for the duration of their stay and their return, (2) travel medical insurance, and (3) documents indicating the purpose of their visit.

Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

**the face profile of 2.8 cm to 3.1 cm is acceptable for applicants.

Please provide one recent photograph (not more than 1 month old) of you. Please be advised that all our VFS Application centers have the facility to take correct photograph as per requirements, the fee for same is $16 (2 photos).

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background]
• Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

The processing time for an application for Schengen visa is generally 15 days from the day that the Embassy receives the application. Applications can be submitted up to six months in advance.

Please take into account that it will take a couple of days for VFS to forward an application to the Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C. after it has been received by VFS.

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The forms are in PDF format.

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To download the Application Form:

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• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

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Payment can be made via credit/debit card Personal checks or cash are not accepted at the VFS Center.

Please contact the Sweden Visa Application Centre for any questions.

When you submit your application at the Visa Application Center which represents the Embassy, you must pay the extra service fee stated above. This is in addition to the normal application fee.

• Please click here to download the Visa Application Form for Schengen Visa
• Passport, with at least 2 blank pages, valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and not issued more than 10 years ago as of the date of return from your scheduled trip.
• Sponsor’s proof of ID- Copy of Swedish ID (can be passport, Identification card or driving license)
• Evidence of accommodation

Minimum coverage must be EUR 30,000 and the coverage has to be valid for the entire duration of the trip. If your insurance company cannot provide such a letter, you must find an international insurance that does.

Note: A copy of your insurance card is not enough. You need to provide proof of the above mentioned items.

• Letter from employer stating that you are employed and have vacation time or have eligible vacation. (If you are self-employed, include a copy of your business license and tax return. If you are a student, include a letter from the school verifying enrollment.)
• Evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay, i.e. original recent bank statement, l. If you are being sponsored, please provide the hosts last three months bank statements. NO Travelers checks or Credit Card statements are acceptable.

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PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU COMPLETE BOTH OF THE ABOVE FORMS IN FULL, AND BRING THEM WITH YOU WHEN ATTENDING FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT.

Business/conference/sports

Please submit the following documents:

• A passport/travel document valid for at least three months after the intended departure from the Schengen area , shall contain two blank pages and been issued within the previous 10 years.
• 1 passport photo, in color, taken from the front. Digital files and photocopies of passport pictures will NOT be accepted.
• A copy of your hotel reservation.
• Business references: letter from U.S. company AND an invitation from the Swedish company stating who will cover the expenses. If the applicant is incurring their own expenses then the latest 3 months bank statement is required to be submitted.
• A copy of your flight itinerary.

NOTE: An entry visa does not automatically entitle the holder to enter the Schengen area. A decision is made every time the traveler passes through a border control, as traveler must have (1) proof of sufficient funds to support themselves for the duration of their stay and their return, (2) travel medical insurance, and (3) documents indicating the purpose of their visit.

• National passport or other travel document, valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area, and not issued more than 10 years ago as of the date of return from your scheduled trip. The same applies to passports issued more than 10 years ago that have since been extended. (When applicant opts for passport collection, then an extra photocopy of passport bio data page needs to be provided).
• Copy of airline ticket(s)
• Children travelling alone or with one parent must have letter of consent and proof of ID of both parents and the none travelling parent. In the absence of consent letter only sole custody and residence orders from the courts will be accepted.

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U.S. Embassy Stockholm, Sweden - STK

Please follow the steps below before your immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden. Please note that interviews for applicants residing in Sweden, Denmark and Norway are conducted in Stockholm.

Step 1: Register your appointment online

Before the interview, residents of Denmark, Norway and Sweden must register their appointment online. Registration is free. Click the “Register” button below to register.

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Step 2: Get a medical exam in Sweden, Denmark or Norway

As soon as you receive your appointment date, you must schedule a medical exam in Sweden, Denmark or Norway. Click the “Medical Exam Instructions” button below for alist of designated doctors’ offices in Sweden, Denmark or Norway. Please schedule and attend a medical exam with one of these doctors before your interview.  

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Step 3: Complete your pre-interview checklist

It is important that you bring all required original documents to your interview. We’ve created a checklist that will tell you what to bring. Please print the checklist below and bring it to your interview along with the listed documents.

Pre-Interview Checklist >>

Step 4: Review interview guidelines

Read our interview guidelines to learn about any special actions that you need to take before your visa interview.

Interview Guidelines >>

Medical Exam Instructions

All immigrant visa applicants, regardless of age, require a medical examination prior to the issuance of a visa. Only a physician accredited by the U.S. Embassy can perform this exam. It is your responsibility to schedule a medical exam with one of the doctors listed below before your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy. Medical examination results from other physicians will not be accepted. Please instruct the physician to forward your exam results directly to the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm.

IMPORTANT: Our designated panel physicians in Denmark and Norway can also perform the medical examination for residents of Sweden.

Approved Physicians:

DENMARK Dr. Mette Gabriel , Dr. Marianne Ankerstjerne Rothaus, Dr. Ulla Marslew Medical Office – Lægekontoret Amaliegade 33 1256 Copenhagen K Tel: 33 48 92 63 or 33 48 92 67 Phone hours: 09.00-14.00, Monday – Friday Email: [email protected] Website: www.medicaloffice.dk

SWEDEN - STOCKHOLM

Dr. Ron Liebkind, Dr. Jonas Lofors

Sibyllekliniken Östermalm Karlavägen 56 114 49 Stockholm Email: [email protected]  (preferred way to schedule medical appointment)    Phone number: 0774-440 304 Phone hours: 08.00-17.00, Monday – Friday Website:  https://meliva.se/meliva-vardcentral-sibyllekliniken/

Sibyllekliniken in Stockholm can only conduct the medical examination for regular immigrant visa applicants. K1, fiancé(e) and DV, diversity visa applicants will need to book a medical appointment with our other panel physicians in consular district.

SWEDEN - GOTHENBURG

Dr. Karl Gardfeldt Vasakliniken Vasagatan 46 411 37 Gothenburg Tel: 031100220 Phone hours: 08.30-16.00, Monday – Friday

The medical examination should be scheduled via the Website:   https://www.vasakliniken.se/omraden/intyg-visum-usa/ Email:   [email protected]

Dr. Hans-Jørgen Jørgensen, Dr. Joachim Gilbo Oslo Akutten Rosenkrantzgate 9 Tel: 22 00 81 60 Fax: 22 00 81 72 Email: [email protected]

Items to bring to your medical examination

Any medical examination fees, including x-ray and blood test fees, must be paid directly to the examining physician. The doctor will need the following items to complete the medical exam forms:

• Your visa interview letter,
• Your passport,
• Three (3) recently taken passport-sized color photograph (if requested by the clinic)
• A copy of your immunization records.
• DS-260 Confirmation Page (does not apply to K1 visa applicants)

During the medical exam

The medical examination will include a medical history review, physical examination, and chest X-ray, gonorrhea test, and blood tests (for applicants 15 years of age or older). Depending on where you apply, the United States may also require tuberculosis (TB) testing for all applicants two years of age and older - TB testing is not required if you apply from Denmark, Norway or Sweden. Please be prepared to discuss your medical history, medications you are taking, and any treatments you are undergoing. You must also disclose any previous DUI related incidents. Information on general medical requirements for U.S. immigrants is available on  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. U.S. law requires immigrant visa applicants to obtain certain vaccinations prior to the issuance of a visa. Current vaccination requirements are available on CDC’s website  . You can also read Frequently Asked Questions about medical exams at Travel.State.Gov .

After the medical exam

When your examination is completed, the doctor will send your exam results directly to the U.S. Embassy.  IF GIVEN AN ENVELOPE TO CARRY TO YOUR INTERVIEW, DO NOT OPEN THIS ENVELOPE. Instead, bring it to your visa interview. 

If you apply for a K-1, Fiancé(e) or DV, Diversity visa, the x-rays will be given to you. You DO NOT need to bring the x-rays to your visa interview unless you suffer from tuberculosis (TB). However, you must carry the x-rays with you when you travel to the United States for the first time. The medical report must be less than six months old when you enter the United States as an immigrant.

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Pre-Interview checklist

Please use the list below to determine the items that the applicant must bring to the immigrant visa interview:

• A copy of your NVC interview letter (does not apply to Diversity Visa, fiancé(e), adoptive, or asylee/refugee applicants).
• Unexpired passport valid for six (6) months beyond your intended date of entry to the United States  and  a photocopy of the biographic page.
• Two (2) color photographs of each person applying for a visa (5 cm x 5 cm, or 2 inch x 2 inch).  Please review our  online photo requirements.
• Confirmation page from the Form DS-260 Application for an Immigrant Visa you submitted online at  ceac.state.gov/iv .
• For residents of Sweden only : Appointment confirmation page from  Step 1. Please also bring waybill per listed instructions.
• Your  original  birth certificate, English translation,  and  a photocopy.
• Original or certified copies of birth certificates for all children of the principal applicant ( even if he or she is not accompanying ).

Applicants who fall into any category below should bring these additional documents

For family based visa applicants:

• The appropriate  Form I-864 Affidavit of Support  for  each  financial sponsor along with a photocopy of the sponsor’s IRS transcript or most recent U.S. federal income tax return, and any relevant W-2s. 
• Proof of your U.S. petitioner’s status and domicile in the United States (photocopy of a U.S. passport, naturalization certificate, or lawful permanent resident card).
• Evidence of the relationship between the petitioner and visa applicant(such as photographs, letters, or emails). Please note that you may not bring your phone, tablet or computer to the interview. If you communicate through Skype/Viber/WhatsApp or online platforms, you can instead print screenshots of some of your communications.

If you are married :  Your  original  marriage certificate, English translation,  and  a photocopy.

If you were previously married:   Your  original  divorce or spouse’s death certificate, English translation,  and  a photocopy. If the petition is based on marriage to petitioner, you will also need to present any original divorce decree(s) of the petitioner.

If you are older than 16 years of age:   The  original  police certificate from your country of current residence and countries of previous residence. If these three items are  all  true, you must bring a more recent police certificate to the interview:

• You are older than 16 years of age;
• You obtained a police certificate more than two years ago; and
• You still live in the country that issued the police certificate.  

For employment-based visa applications:  A letter from your U.S. employer dated less than one month ago.  

If you have ever been convicted of a crime:  Court and criminal records, English translation, and a photocopy.

If you have served in any country’s military:  Military records, English translation, and a photocopy.

If you are adopted:   Adoption papers or custody documents, English translation,  and  a photocopy.

If you are the petitioner’s stepchild:   The  original  marriage certificate of the petitioner and your biological parent, English translation,  and  a photocopy along with divorce records for any previous marriages of either parent.

Interview Guidelines

Sending documents to the U.S. Embassy

Residents of Sweden: If asked to submit additional documents, you will need to send them directly to the U.S. Embassy via mail/courier.

Rescheduling or cancelling your interview

If you are unable to attend your appointment, please email  [email protected]  to cancel your appointment. If you need to reschedule your appointment, please register an account with our customer service provider:  https://www.ustraveldocs.com/se/se-iv-visaapplyinfo.asp . Please note that you can only select a new appointment date after the date of your NVC scheduled interview has passed.  There may be a significant wait before the next available appointment,  so please attempt to attend the date already assigned. For some family-based and employment preference visa categories, a visa became available within the month you have been scheduled by NVC. DV applicants should be aware that visas are numerically limited and must be issued by September 30 of the program year.  There is no guarantee that a visa will still be available on the date of your rescheduled interview.  Please carefully consult the  Visa Bulletin  before you decide to reschedule your interview. Please note:   You need to register your original NVC/KCC appointment online before you can reschedule it. Rescheduling is only possible on a date  after  your assigned appointment.

Security screening procedures and arrival at the embassy

All visitors to the U.S. Embassy must follow certain security procedures. Any visitor who declines to be screened by U.S. Embassy security personnel will be unable to enter the embassy. To avoid delaying your entry and that of those in line behind you, please bring only what is required for your interview. There are no storage facilities at the embassy for items other than cellphones, which may be stored in lockers at the embassy’s entrance. There are storage facilities at the main bus/train station in Stockholm (Centralstationen) or at the airport. Once you arrive at the embassy, please stand in the line for U.S. Citizens/Immigrant Visa Applicants. Once you pass through security, please proceed directly to window #7 in the consular waiting room.

Accompanying persons

Attorneys are not permitted to accompany clients into the waiting room or to their interview. Only the following persons may accompany a visa applicant to their interview:

• You may bring ONE interpreter if you do not speak English well enough to participate in an interview. Please email [email protected] before the interview with the interpreter’s name. Petitioners may not serve as interpreters .
• You may bring ONE person to help if you are elderly, disabled, or a minor child.

Immigrant visa fees

If you have not paid all required fees to either the National Visa Center or via the appointment website, please be prepared to pay these fees on the day of your interview. We only accept credit cards.  Please note that if you are found ineligible to receive a visa, the application fee cannot be refunded.  A complete list of fees can be found at Travel.state.gov ..

Do not make travel plans outside of consular district

If your visa is approved, we will keep your passport at the embassy while we prepare your immigration packet and print a visa for your passport. We will return your passport to you later via courier services only. Residents of Denmark and Norway should check with their border control to confirm they can re-enter the country by showing ID other than a passport. If you need your passport back the same day as your interview, you will need to return the passport to our office later in order for us to finalize your application.

After Your Visa Interview

A consular officer can make a decision on a visa application only after reviewing the formal application and interviewing the applicant. There is no guarantee that you will receive a visa . Do not sell your house, car or property, resign from your job or make non-refundable flight or other travel arrangements until you have received your immigrant visa.

If more information is needed

Sometimes a consular officer is unable to make a decision on a visa application because he/she needs to review additional documents or the case requires further administrative processing. When additional documents are requested , the consular officer will give you a refusal letter that asks you to submit additional documents. The letter will include instructions on how to send those documents to the Embassy.

Administrative processing takes additional time after the interview. Most administrative processing is resolved within 60 days. However, the timing varies based on the circumstances of each case. Before inquiring about the status of administrative processing, please wait at least 60 days after your interview.

What happens after visa approval

Passport, Visa, and Sealed Immigrant Packet – We will place your immigrant visa on a page in your passport. Please review your visa to make sure there are no spelling errors. We will also give you a sealed envelope containing documents that you must give to U.S. immigration authorities when you arrive in the United States for the first time. Do not open this envelope. You must carry it with you; do not put it in your checked luggage. If you receive X-rays during your medical examination, carry those with you and give them to the U.S. immigration authorities.  Note: If you have received an immigrant visa endorsed with a “IV Docs in CCD” annotation, which means your immigrant visa was issued under the Modernized Immigrant Visa (MIV) program, you will not receive a sealed package of documents. Documents previously hands carried by the immigrant are now automatically forwarded to the DHS official at the port of entry.

USCIS Immigrant Fee – All individuals who are issued immigrant visas overseas must pay an Immigrant Fee to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) prior to traveling to the United States. This fee is for processing your residency status and printing your Permanent Resident Card. The only people exempt from paying this fee are: children entering the United States under the Hague Process, returning residents, and people traveling on a K visa.

When You Should Travel – You must enter the United States before the expiration date on your visa, which is usually six months from the date of printing. Your visa cannot be extended and all fees are nonrefundable. The principal applicant must enter before or at the same time as other family members with visas. Children who turn 21 years old after visa issuance must enter the United States before they turn 21 years old; otherwise they will lose their immigrant status.

Getting a Green Card – Your Form I-551 Permanent Resident Card, also known as a green card, will be automatically mailed to the address in the United States that you write in your visa application form. This is a very important document that proves you have permission to reside in the United States. Do not travel outside of the United States until you receive your Permanent Resident Card. Once your card is issued, you should not stay outside of the United States for more than one year. If you do, you will lose your status as a Lawful Permanent Resident.

Children’s Issues – Children are required to have certain vaccinations before they can enroll in school in the United States. Therefore, we recommend that you bring your child’s complete vaccination records with you to the United States. Additionally, if your child is adopted, you have full custody as a result of a divorce, or you share custody with the child’s other parent, we recommend that you bring a copy of all applicable adoption or custodial papers from the authoritative court in your home country. You will likely need these papers (translated into English) in the United States for issues such as school enrollment, medical care, and eventual citizenship.

Information for New Immigrants – Please visit the USCIS web page for helpful information on moving to the United States. You can read their publication “ Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants ” online.

Diversity Visa - Additional Information

If you are interviewing for a Diversity Visa (DV), all of the above instructions apply to you. Please schedule and attend a medical examination prior to your visa interview; enroll in the required courier service; and gather the required documents.

Below are additional instructions that apply only to DV applicants.

Bring to your interview

In addition to the documents listed on the Pre-Interview Checklist in this package, DV applicants should also bring the following items to your visa interview:

• Appointment information printed from the “Entrant Status Check” on the E-DV website.
• Documents showing that you have either a qualifying high school education OR have two years of qualifying work experience in the last five years immediately prior to application (for the principal applicant only; more information is available at Travel.state.gov ).
• Payment in cash of the $330 Diversity Visa Application Fee.

Review your DV Lottery entry

Prior to your visa interview, we recommend that you review the data on your initial E-DV entry. On your initial E-DV application, you must have correctly entered your marital status. If you are legally married you must have listed your spouse, even if you are currently separated from him/her (unless your spouse is a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident).

Additionally, you must have listed ALL of your living children who are unmarried and under 21 years old. This includes your natural children, your spouse’s children, or children you have formally adopted in accordance with the laws of your country.

Failure to have listed an existing spouse or children at the time of your entry in the Diversity Visa lottery will result in the denial of your visa and visas for your family. Any fees paid to the U.S. government in support of your visa application(s) are nonrefundable. If you failed to include a child who had already been born, or a spouse to whom you were married when you entered the lottery, you should not proceed with the visa application. You can review the eligibility requirements at Travel.state.gov .

Last Updated: 2/5/2024

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Passport and visa information for your visit to Sweden.

Planning a holiday in Sweden? Find out more about passport and visa information for your visit to Sweden.  Please note that we do not have any visa application service at Visit Sweden and are not able to assist with your visa application.

For UK residents:

Holders of certain British Passports/Travel Documents do not need a visa to travel to Sweden.

Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay; you don’t need any additional period of validity on your passport beyond this.

For information about what happens if the UK leaves the European Union with no deal and any other travel advice or updates please check the FCO website for information

For US residents:

A valid passport entitles United States citizens to a three-month stay in Sweden.

For EU citizens:

Being an EU citizen means that you have the right to work, study or live in Sweden without having a residence permit. You'll need a valid national identity card or passport when entering Sweden from another Schengen EU country. A driving licence don't qualify as a travel document and we recommend that you bring your passport in case you will need to prove your identity. More information about  travelling within the EU  can be found at the European commission's website.

Tourist visas to Sweden for other countries:

If you are visiting Sweden as a tourist and are a citizen of a non-EU country , you may need a visa. A visa is a permit to travel to and stay in a country for a limited period.

More information and requirements for visa applications can be found here  

Countries whose citizens require a visa

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To apply for a visa, you must fill in the form Application for Schengen Visa.  

Citizens of other countries can also check with a Swedish  diplomatic representative  in their home country. https://european-union.europa.eu/live-work-study/travelling-eu_en

For UK visitors

Holders of certain  British Passports/Travel Documents  do not need a visa to travel to Sweden.

For all information about what happens if the UK leaves the European Union please check the  FCO website  for the most up to date information

For US visitors

A valid passport entitles North American Citizens to a three-month stay in Sweden. U.S citizens do not need a visa if the visit is 90 days or less. 

More information can be found on the Embassy of Sweden's website

Tourist visas to Sweden for other countries

If you are visiting Sweden as a tourist and are a citizen of a non-EU country, you may need a visa. A visa is a permit to travel to and stay in a country for a limited period.

More information and requirements for  visa applications can be found here  

Citizens of other countries can also check with a Swedish  diplomatic representative  in their home country.

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Migrants shipped to Martha’s Vineyard by Gov. Ron DeSantis given crime victim visas

A handful of the migrants shipped off to Martha’s Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis 18 months ago are now legally allowed to work in the US — because they’re considered victims of a crime, their attorney says.

The migrants applied last year for a special type of visa designated for crime victims — known as a U-visa — after they claimed they were duped into boarding charter flights from San Antonio, Texas, to the upmarket liberal enclave in Massachusetts with the false promises of jobs and housing.

At least three of the 49 migrants involved in the flight operation — spearheaded by DeSantis in September 2022 — received “bona fide determinations” for their U-visa applications this week, their immigrant attorney, Rachel Self, told the Boston Globe.

It means they can now find jobs and can’t be deported while they wait for their visa to come through, Self added.

The approval of a U-visa can often lead to permanent lawful status in the country as well.

The developments come after a sheriff in Bexar County, Texas, launched a criminal probe in late 2022 after DeSantis took credit for the two taxpayer-funded migrants flights that landed in Martha’s Vineyard after a brief pit stop in the Sunshine State.

At the time, Sheriff Javier Salazar, an elected Democrat, railed against the flights that originally took off in his city — claiming the migrants were victims of a crime because they were allegedly “exploited and hoodwinked into making this trip” as part of a political stunt.

DeSantis, meanwhile, insisted the migrants boarded the flights “voluntarily.”

“Immigrants have been more than willing to leave Bexar County after being abandoned, homeless, and ‘left to fend for themselves,’” a DeSantis rep said at the time.

“Florida gave them an opportunity to seek greener pastures in a sanctuary jurisdiction that offered greater resources for them, as we expected.”

Still, the migrants were able to apply for the U-visas after the Bexar County sheriff confirmed they were assisting with his law enforcement probe.

The U-visa is specifically set aside for “victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity,” according to  US Citizenship and Immigration Services .

Congress only permits the feds to issue 10,000 U-visas per year.

“These determinations are one step closer to justice,” said Self, the immigrant attorney. “[They] further underscore that anyone who knows all the facts … simply cannot ignore the criminality of the actors.”

Meanwhile, there have been no updates in the Bexar County investigation since last year — despite the sheriff recommending the local district attorney file felony and misdemeanor charges of unlawful restraint against those who operated the flights.

The Bexar County DA hasn’t announced any such charges.

“The Bexar County DA’s inaction in this matter is concerning and cannot be understated,” Self said. “Crickets from the DA’s office. Why?”

Separately, a federal judge in Boston ruled earlier this month that the Martha’s Vineyard migrants can sue the charter flight company — Florida-based Vertol Systems Co. — that transported them to the island.

The court said that “unlike ICE agents legitimately enforcing the country’s immigration laws … the court sees no legitimate purpose for rounding up highly vulnerable individuals on false pretenses and publicly injecting them into a divisive national debate.”

The ruling also found that the facts of the case, “taken together, support an inference that Vertol and the other Defendants specifically targeted Plaintiffs because they were Latinx immigrants.”

Want to work remotely in Italy? The country just launched its new digital nomad visa.

Remote workers with dreams of working from the rolling hills of Tuscany or the cliffs of Positano are now one step closer to making that reality. Italy launched a new digital nomad visa.

Two years after its announcement, the highly anticipated digital nomad visa officially became available for those eligible on April 4.  

“Italian-style, everything happens slowly,” said Nick Metta, a lawyer for the law firm Studio Legale Metta , which has helped Americans relocate to Italy for decades. “Now there is a pipeline of people waiting just to file the application. It's been a long-awaited visa.” 

Most of Metta’s clients would previously apply for a student visa, which allowed them to work part time in Italy. 

Under the new visa, people will be able to work from Italy for one year, with the option to renew once their visa is due for expiration. Without a visa, U.S. travelers could only stay in Italy for up to 90 days without the ability to work.

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The launch makes Italy the latest European country to offer a digital nomad visa , which has already been available in Greece and Hungary. 

Here’s everything we know about the digital nomad visa for Italy:

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Who can apply for a digital nomad visa in Italy?

According to the official decree , the visa is meant for those who “carry out a highly qualified work activity through the use of technological tools that allow you to work remotely.” 

The regulations define eligible applicants as “digital nomads,” self-employed freelancers, “remote workers,” or those employed by a company outside of Italy and can work from anywhere, according to Studio Legale Metta.

To qualify for the visa, the applicant has to meet certain requirements:

◾ A university or college degree or an accredited professional license.

◾ Six months of work experience in the industry, or five years for applicants without a university degree.

◾ An existing employment contract.

◾ A criminal record check.

◾ Proof of an annual income of 28,000 euros (about $29,880.06).

◾ Evidence of housing in Italy.

◾ Evidence of health insurance coverage.

Applicants can also apply to have family members join them on their Italian move, but the government has to give the final approval. 

How do I apply for the digital nomad visa in Italy?

Thankfully, Metta said the paperwork for the digital nomad visa isn’t “too complicated.” 

The first stop for interested applicants will be the Italian Consulate for their area. “Consulates are basically the front of the government to receive the applications,” Metta said. Interested applicants can book an appointment with the consulate and start gathering their necessary documents. People can also apply by mailing in their application. (However, Metta did mention consulate websites are often confusing and outdated, so working with a relocation service can make things easier.)

To apply, applicants will also need a passport with an expiration date at least three months after the end of the visa period and two passport-sized photos.

Relocation services can also help people navigate the sometimes complicated process of applying for a visa, such as negotiating early termination penalties with landlords in Italy. 

These services also help people with state and tax planning, especially if people own assets in the U.S., like a house. Once in Italy, people need to register their residency with the town hall, which will determine what sort of taxes they’ll pay. People can speak to an international tax specialist to figure out their future taxes as well. 

How much will the visa cost?

According to Studio Legale Metta, the application fee is 116 euros (about $123.78) per person.

How long will the application process take?

Not too long, actually. Metta estimates the process could take just three weeks if applicants are “well-organized and have all your tax documents filed.”

Kathleen Wong is a travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Hawaii. You can reach her at [email protected] .