How long does the Visitor Visa – Medical Treatment (Sweden) take to process?

Normally 15 days after a complete Schengen visa application; apply no more than 6 months before the visit.

How long can you stay on the Visitor Visa – Medical Treatment (Sweden)?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in Sweden/Schengen.

Can you work on the Visitor Visa – Medical Treatment (Sweden)?

No work rights. Visit purpose only.

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Capital: Stockholm
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
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Languages: Swedish
Time vs Colombo: -3h 30m to -4h 30m
Population: About 0.0 million
Calling code: +46
Drives on: Right
Climate: Temperate in south with cold, cloudy winters and cool, partly cloudy summers

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At a glance

Government fee

EUR 90 for applicants aged 12 or older; EUR 45 for children aged 6–11; no fee for children aged 0–5. Fee may be converted to local currency.

Schengen fee is non-refundable and may vary slightly after conversion to local currency. Sweden requires SEK 700 per visit day for short visits unless lower amount is accepted in special cases.

Processing time: Normally 15 days after a complete Schengen visa application; apply no more than 6 months before the visit.
How long you can stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in Sweden/Schengen.
Work rights: No work rights. Visit purpose only.
Where it leads: Short-stay Schengen entry visa for the approved visitor purpose.
Where you apply: VFS Global, Swedish embassy/consulate-general, or represented Schengen mission depending on residence country.

Key requirements

Valid passport with required Schengen validity and blank pages
Completed Schengen visa application
Purpose documents for tourism/business/family/medical visit
Travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000
Means of support, normally SEK 700 per day, and return/onward intention

Step-by-step process

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1
Check visa need and visit purpose
Before applying
Confirm that Sweden is the main Schengen destination and that the visit will stay within 90 days in any 180-day period. Sri Lankan citizens must hold an entry visa before travel.
2
Prepare short-stay documents
1-2 weeks
Prepare passport, application form, photo, itinerary, accommodation, insurance covering at least EUR 30,000, proof of purpose and funds normally SEK 700 per day.
3
Submit at the official application channel
Appointment date
Book and attend the embassy, consulate or service-provider appointment used for Sweden in the applicant country, provide biometrics and pay the official Schengen visa fee.
4
Wait for the visa decision
Normally 15 days
The Migration Agency states that Schengen visa decisions are normally made within 15 days, though extra checks can take longer.
Travel within visa conditions
After approval
If approved, check the visa sticker dates, number of entries and duration, then travel with supporting documents and leave before the authorised stay ends.

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Cost breakdown

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Government fee: EUR 90 for applicants aged 12 or older; EUR 45 for children aged 6–11; no fee for children aged 0–5. Fee may be converted to local currency.
Agent fee: $1,143
Travel: $838
Settling in: $4,946
Monthly living cost: $1,521

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Important notes

Sri Lankan citizens generally require a Schengen visa for Sweden short visits.
A Schengen visa does not guarantee entry at the border.
Visitor visas do not authorise work.

Streams

Medical treatment
Short medical visit

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This is information, not legal or immigration advice. Always confirm with the official source before you apply.

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Check visa need and visit purpose

Prepare short-stay documents

Submit at the official application channel

Wait for the visa decision

Travel within visa conditions

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Financial Evidence

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Check visa need and visit purpose

Prepare short-stay documents

Submit at the official application channel

Wait for the visa decision

Travel within visa conditions

Identity & Personal

Travel & Itinerary

Financial Evidence

Important notes

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