Sweden: visa & travel guide
Visa options, costs, processing times and where to apply for Sweden, for travellers from Pakistan.
Visa types
| Visa | Processing (official) | Reported wait | Stay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student A residence permit for studies is needed for bachelor's or master's (first- or second-c... |
75% of first-time higher-education applications are decided within 3 months (Migration Agency waiting-time statistics) | - | 1 or 2 years depending on the higher education institution, but not longer than the studies (plus 2 weeks if granted for the full study period); can be extended | Requirements |
| Tourist / Visit The Schengen visa lets Pakistani nationals visit Sweden for tourism or family visits fo... |
Normally about 15 days (usually within two weeks; may vary) | - | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period; multiple-entry visas can be valid up to 5 years | Requirements |
Daily travel costs
| Where | Budget hotel | Food / day | Transport / day | Return flight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | PKR 30,636 | PKR 9,664 | PKR 4,874 | PKR 240,000 - 300,000 |
Embassies & visa centres
Embassy of Sweden
Embassy · Islamabad
VFS Global - Sweden Visa Application Centre
All offices
Visa application centre (VFS, TLS, etc.) · Islamabad
