Sweden Transit Visa
This visa allows you to stop at Swedish airports to change flights (without, of course, staying in Sweden or leaving the airport transit area), and is also called a type A visa. However, the traveller can only enter the international area of the airport, because the Sweden transit visa does not allow its holder to visit the country; they can only change flights at one of the Schengen airports and continue to another country in the Schengen area. The Sweden transit visa is considered one of the short-stay Schengen visas. Please note that if you need to transit through more than one airport in the Schengen area, you are no longer eligible for the Sweden transit visa. Instead, you must apply for a regular Schengen visa (type C). This visa is valid for 24 hours. There is another type of transit visa that is valid for five days; with this type, people are able to leave the airport and can even travel to and from other countries in the Schengen area. This type of visa is not very common, because it exists only for citizens of non-Schengen countries, and European citizens do not need it. In the rest of this article, stay with Iranoca Immigration Marketing Company so that together we can review how to obtain the Sweden transit visa and the details involved.
Immigration rules change often. This guide is a general introduction; check the current rules with a licensed lawyer before you act.
Requirements and documents for obtaining the Sweden transit visa
The documents required for this visa include:
- A completed and signed visa application form
- Two recent photos of the person, taken no more than three months before the application.
- A valid passport.
- Documents relating to the onward journey to the final destination.
- Travel insurance policy.
- Proof of payment of the visa fee.
Steps to obtain the Sweden transit visa
To apply for the Sweden transit visa, you must complete the steps listed below in the order given:
- Check whether or not you need this visa.
- Complete the application form.
- Gather the required documents.
- Attend your appointment at the embassy to submit the required documents.
- Pay the fee.
Visa extension
The Sweden transit visa cannot be extended.
Sweden transit visa for children
The requirements for obtaining this type of visa are as follows:
- Proof of the parents' regular income
- Travel permission from the parents
Note: when applying at the Swedish embassy in your country, the guardian or parents of the children (under the legal age) must accompany them.
Visa-free transit
Some countries grant transit visa exemptions to applicants from countries with which they have political agreements; for example, Turkey has exempted Iranian citizens from transit and tourist visas.
However, transit visa requirements in each country vary depending on the transit exemptions for your nationality and the origin and destination of your journey. So stay with us as we review the transit rules of some of the busiest countries in the Schengen area:
Exemptions from the Schengen transit visa
The following people will not need a Schengen airport transit visa:
- Family members of European Union citizens
- Diplomatic passport holders
- Flight crew
- Applicants who hold residence in: a European Union (EU) member state, a European Economic Area (EEA) member state, Andorra, Canada, San Marino or Canada, Japan.
- Applicants who hold a visa from one of: a Schengen member state, the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), Andorra, Canada, Japan, San Marino or Canada.
Processing time for the Sweden Schengen transit visa
The response to the Sweden (Schengen) transit visaapplication is usually known within about 2 weeks. Therefore, you should submit your Schengen transit visa application to the embassy of the relevant country at least 15 days before your travel date to the Schengen area. However, it is better to apply earlier, because in some cases this process takes between 30 and 60 working days.
Validity period of the Sweden transit visa
The Sweden (Schengen) transit visa is valid for 24 hours, and if you need more than one day, you must apply for a Schengen tourist visa.
Documents required to obtain the Sweden transit visa
- Schengen visa application form
- Two recent colour passport photos
- Confirmation of visa fee payment: the Sweden transit visa fee is exactly the same as the Schengen tourist visa fee, equal to 80 euros.
- Documents relating to travel to the next destination, including a visa for the destination country (if required) and a flight booking to the intended destination
- Travel insurance with minimum cover of 30 thousand euros
How to apply for the Sweden transit visa
Before you apply for the Schengen (Sweden) transit visa, it is best to first check whether you need this visa at all. If you do, you should proceed as follows:
- Apply for the Schengen transit visa through the Swedish embassy
- Select "airport transit" as the purpose of travel.
- Specify the number of "entries" needed to the Schengen area.
- Complete the Schengen visa application form
- Submit the required documents and pay the Schengen visa fees
- Book an interview appointment with the embassy of Sweden, the country whose airport you will stop at.
Sweden is one of the popular countries in the Schengen area and serves as a gateway to the other Schengen countries. In this article we have tried to explain the important and basic points of obtaining the Sweden transit visa. However, it is recommended that you use the knowledge and experience of the lawyers and consultants of Iranoca Immigration Marketing Company in this area, so that you do not face visa refusal and other problems.
Iranoca Immigration Marketing Company, with its approved lawyers and expert consultants, can accompany you in building a better future. If you need a consultation, you can meet our consultants in person or online and learn about the process of obtaining your Sweden transit visa. You can also, right now, through our free assessment form, which is managed by expert consultants, check your eligibility for this type of visa.
Steps to obtain the Sweden transit visa
Dear applicant, if you wish to obtain the Sweden transit visa, please follow the steps below
Assessment form and consultationFirst, by completing the free assessment form, you can send your circumstances and basic details to the lawyers for review. If your general circumstances are suitable, a call will be scheduled for a consultation. Please note that this entire process is free of charge and is reviewed and assessed by specialists
Receiving the confirmation letterAfter the consultation and completion of the immigration file process, a letter of approval or non-approval will be sent to you by the licensed lawyers. This letter states whether or not you are eligible to immigrate, the type of immigration visa, and the route and conditions through which you can immigrate.
Registration in Obtaining the visa Frequently asked questions some users have had about the Sweden transit visaFrequently asked questions
When is the best time to apply for the Sweden transit visa?
Between a minimum of 15 working days and a maximum of 6 months
How long is the Sweden transit visa valid?
This visa is valid for 24 hours.
How much does the Sweden transit visa cost for adults?
The fee for adults is 75 euros.
How much does the Sweden transit visa cost for children?
The fee for this visa for children is approximately 65 kronor.