Visa for Sweden from Russia: price, documents and processing time 2026
Yes, a visa is required: citizens of Russia apply at the embassy or consulate before departure, for stays up to 90 days per 180-day period.
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Insurance requiredMedical insurance for the Schengen visa
A document the Visa Code requires in the file: at least €30,000 of medical expenses, valid throughout the Schengen area for the whole stay. Any compliant insurer is accepted; AXA Schengen is one. Only the consulate decides whether the certificate is acceptable.
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New service€29
Have your application checked before you submit it
A person reads your documents and tells you in writing what is missing or inconsistent: insurance, accommodation, dates, funds, where to apply.
- You pay €29 by card, secure payment by Stripe.
- You email your documents to [email protected] from the address you paid with.
- You get our written reply within 48 hours, or your money back.
The €29 does not include the appointment, the submission or the visa fees. IziVisas is not a consulate: only the consulate decides.
Pay €29 and have my application checkedOfficial fee
90 EUR
Processing time
15-45 days
Allowed stay
90 days per 180-day period
Our guide to the Sweden visa from Russia
Russian nationals must obtain a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa to visit Sweden as tourists, secured before any departure.
Sweden belongs to the Schengen Area and Russia is not visa-exempt, so a Russian traveller must apply for a Type C tourist visa through the Swedish authorities. The visa allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. A Russian passport holder must obtain a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa to visit Sweden. Sweden must be your main destination or your first point of entry into Schengen for the application to fall to the Swedish authorities. The visa covers up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
How much does a visa for Sweden cost from Russia?
90 EUR
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
What does a visa for Sweden really cost?
- Government fee90 EUR
- Application centre feeCapped at €45
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
- ExtrasVariable
What documents are required for a visa for Sweden?
The exact list for Sweden is not published in a source we can verify. Every short-stay tourist application is nonetheless built on the same core:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Compliant passport photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Treat this as the common core, not the official list, confirm it with the consular authorities of Sweden before you apply.
Travel medical insurance is part of the file
Not a recommendation: the Visa Code makes it a required document. The policy must cover at least €30,000 of medical expenses, including emergency hospital treatment and repatriation, and be valid across every Schengen state for the whole stay. Failing to provide a compliant certificate is one of the grounds for refusal set out in the Code (Article 32).
Prices and pitfalls: our Schengen visa insurance guide
AXA Schengen sells a policy designed for Schengen visa applications. Check that the cover and the dates match your stay: the consulate alone decides whether the document is acceptable.
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Proof of accommodation is part of the file
The Visa Code asks for documents on accommodation, or proof of enough money to pay for it (Article 14). Depending on the consulate, that means a hotel booking or an invitation from the relative who hosts you. If you book, pick free cancellation, so you can cancel at no cost if the visa is refused. Then keep the booking until you travel: border police may ask for it.
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Documents and fees
Prepare a valid passport (at least three months beyond your planned departure and two blank pages), a recent photo, a return flight reservation, proof of accommodation, evidence of funds and travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000. The visa fee is typically €90 for an adult. Verify the exact amount and full checklist against the official source.
How to apply for a visa for Sweden from Russia
- 1Book an appointment at the embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
- 2Assemble the complete file before the appointment.
- 3Submit the file and provide your biometric data.
- 4Track the processing and wait for the decision.
- 5Collect your passport with the visa sticker.
How and where to apply
Applications are submitted to the Swedish consulate or its authorised outsourcing partner (VFS Global, BLS or TLScontact) in Russia. You will book an appointment, complete the Schengen form, attend in person for biometrics (fingerprints and photo) and hand in your file. Check swedenabroad.se to identify the centre responsible for your place of residence.
Where do you apply for a visa for Sweden from Russia?
A consular visa for Sweden is filed with the diplomatic post accredited for Russia, or with the application centre that post has appointed.
- The competent post is the one accredited for Russia, which is not always the nearest one geographically.
- An application centre collects the file and the biometrics. It does not decide, it cannot speed up a case, and it is not an agency.
- Appointments are booked with the post or the centre directly. A slot is never sold, and no one can guarantee one.
Which Schengen state is competent
- Your application goes to the state that is your main destination. If Sweden is where you spend the longest, it handles the file, whatever the entry point.
- With no main destination, the competent state is the one you enter first.
- If Sweden has no consulate in Russia, another Schengen state may act on its behalf under a representation arrangement, or the file goes to the post accredited for your country.
What if Sweden has no embassy in Russia?
Then the application goes to the post accredited for Russia, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.
You live in Russia on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Russia but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Sweden take?
15-45 days
Indicative time, counted from a complete file. Peak season can be longer.
Processing and tips
Processing usually takes 15 to 45 days, and longer at busy times. Apply no earlier than six months before travel and at least 15 days ahead. Book your slot early, as appointments are limited. A clear itinerary and solid proof of funds help the review go smoothly.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Refusals commonly result from inadequate insurance, unconfirmed bookings, a passport with too little validity, or applying to the wrong Schengen state. Do not apply for a Swedish visa if you will actually spend more time in another Schengen country. Always check current conditions on swedenabroad.se before you leave.
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Other visa types for Sweden
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
- Job seeker permit (highly qualified)
- Self-employed permit
- EU Blue Card
- Work permit
- Study residence permit
- Researcher permit
2 more visa types
Official sources
- Sweden Abroad (Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs)
- Swedish Migration Agency: visiting Sweden
- European Commission: Schengen short-stay visas
- EU Visa Code (consolidated text)
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Insurance requiredMedical insurance for the Schengen visa
A document the Visa Code requires in the file: at least €30,000 of medical expenses, valid throughout the Schengen area for the whole stay. Any compliant insurer is accepted; AXA Schengen is one. Only the consulate decides whether the certificate is acceptable.
See AXA Schengen insurancePartner link: IziVisas earns a commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa required
Entry regime
Visa required
Duration
90 days per 180-day period
Price
€90
Processing time
15-45 days
Insurance for my Schengen visa
A required document; AXA Schengen offer, partner link
Official websiteVerifiedStudy residence permit
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Price
1,500 SEK
Processing time
90 days
Official websiteVerified
Job seeker permit (highly qualified)
Work visa
Duration
9 months
Price
2,200 SEK
Processing time
90 days
Official websiteVerified
Researcher permit
Student visa
Duration
2 years
Price
1,500 SEK
Processing time
90 days
Official websiteVerified
Self-employed permit
Work visa
Duration
2 years
Price
2,000 SEK
Processing time
12-18 months
Official websiteVerified
EU Blue Card
Work visa
Duration
2 years
Price
2,000 SEK
Processing time
90 days
Official websiteVerified
Au pair visa
Working Holiday
Duration
1 year
Price
1,500 SEK
Processing time
90 days
Official websiteVerified
Work permit
Work visa
Duration
2 years
Price
2,200 SEK
Processing time
6-12 months
Official websiteVerified
Family reunification permit
Family reunification
Duration
2 years
Price
1,000–2,000 SEK
Processing time
12-18 months
Official websiteVerified
Tips to extend your stay in Sweden
- Request the extension before your initial visa expires from the Swedish Migration Agency.
- Keep all your stay and financial resource documents up to date.
- For Schengen visas, extension is exceptional and requires a valid reason (medical emergency, force majeure).
- For long stays, prepare your residence permit application well before your national visa ends.
A Russian tourist arriving in Sweden with a 90-day Schengen visa can, in case of a medical emergency, request a temporary extension from Migrationsverket by providing a medical certificate and proof of sufficient resources.
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