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Information about Schengen visas

The Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C. accepts applications for Schengen visas to Sweden in the United States, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador.

In addition to applicants residing in the above mentioned countries, the Embassy also process Schengen visa applications for individuals requiring Schengen visas that reside in Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Venezuela.

Please visit the Swedish Migration Agency's website for more information.

Sweden has a global framework agreement with an external service provider, VFS Global, that accepts applications for Schengen visas on behalf of the Embassy. VFS Global accepts Schengen visa applications on behalf of the Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C. in below countries.

In some locations, Sweden also represents other Schengen member states for the processing of visa applications where the main destination of travel is one of those countries.

  • 5 locations in the US - Sweden
  • 2 locations in Canada - Sweden
  • 1 location in Bolivia - Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway
  • 1 location in Chile - Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway
  • 1 location in Colombia - Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway
  • 1 location in Ecuador - Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway
  • 1 location in Mexico - Sweden

Other Regional Representation

Visa required nationals and/or residents of the following countries travelling to the destinations listed may submit their application at any VFS Global center used by Sweden, mentioned above:

  • Belize - Sweden, Norway
  • Costa Rica - Norway
  • El Salvador - Sweden, Norway
  • Guatemala - Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway
  • Honduras - Sweden, Norway
  • Nicaragua - Sweden, Norway
  • Panama - Sweden, Norway

VFS Global's website, www.vfsglobal.com, contains all information on required documentation, fees and on how to book an appointment for submission of an application.

VFS Global does not make any decisions or assessments in applications. That responsibility is only made by the Embassy in Washington D.C.

Last updated 29 May 2026, 11.24 AM

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Sweden has diplomatic relations with almost all states in the world, with embassies and consulates in around half of these. Sweden's foreign representation consists of approximately 100 missions abroad and 350 honorary consulates.

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