Visas
How to apply for a UK visa in Sweden
Notice to all visa applicants
Applicants must provide originals and photocopies of all documents they wish to have returned to them. In addition, if you wish to submit documents which are not in English, we strongly advise you to get them translated beforehand. It will help the Entry Clearance Officer to make a decision if all supporting documents have been translated into English.
Applicants must be prepared to leave their passports with the Embassy while their application is being considered. If an applicant would need their passport returned to them at any time during the application process, the ongoing application would be withdrawn and the applicant would have to reapply at a later time.
The processing time for straightforward visa applications is 5-15 working days. During the summer months (i.e. May-August) the processing time may be significantly longer. Applicants are advised to apply for their visas in good time before their planned trips to avoid last minute disappointments or cancellations of their journeys.
We strongly recommend that all visa applicants refrain from making any non-refundable travel arrangements until they have received their visas as no applicant can be guaranteed a visa issuance.
Where can I get information?
The UK Border Agency and the British Embassy in Sweden work in partnership with a commercial organisation - WorldBridge Service.
You can find out whether you need a visa and how to apply through the WorldBridge website for Sweden.
WorldBridge also provides information via e-mail as well as telephone enquiry service. You may call them on 08-525 070 51 at a fee of equivalent to US$14 per call or alternatively on 0900-200 90 20 at a fee of 20 SEK per minute.
How much does it cost?
For current visa application fees and payment information please see the WorldBridge website.
All payments at the Embassy can be made either in cash (SEK only) or by credit/debit card (not American Express).
How do I submit my application?
We only accept applications submitted online via the official website at www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk.
Who decides whether I will get a visa?
Your visa application will be processed and decided by UK Border Agency staff.
Please be aware that neither WorldBridge nor any of its staff play any part in, nor can they influence the outcome of your visa application. In case if any member of staff employed by WorldBridge claims to be able to influence your application, you should immediately inform the Embassy.Where can I get advice?
Worldbridge and its staff cannot give you advice on how to complete your application, or what type of visa you should apply for.
If you need help with your application or advice about the UK's immigration rules and requirements, you should seek advice from a qualified immigration adviser. In the UK these are immigration advisers regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner or legally qualified professionals regulated by designated professional bodies. Their websites are:
Law Society of England and Wales
Law Society of Scotland
Law Society of Northern Ireland
Institute of Legal Executives
Service standards - complaints and compliments
The UK Border Agency aims to offer a fair and professional service to all our customers. We welcome feedback that helps us to focus on where we need to improve
If you have any comments, or are concerned about the standard of service you received, please let us know. We investigate all complaints fully and will send you a reply within 20 working days.
If you wish to complain about the services received from the UK Border Agency at this Embassy please address your complaint to:
British Embassy
Attn: Entry Clearance Manager
Box 27819
115 93 STOCKHOLM
If you wish to complain about the service you received from WorldBridge, you may submit it directly at their website, or in writing to the Entry Clearance Manager at this Embassy.
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