What is Sweden's Type D Visa?

• Authorizes longer stay in Schengen
• Stay in Sweden for more than 90 days
• Study or work in Schengen
• Also known as the National Visa
• Valid for 1 year
   

The Type D Visa of Sweden authorizes you to stay in the country longer. The "long-stay" visa or Type D visa permits you to stay in Sweden for more than 90 days. It is used for the purpose of work, study, or reunification of family.

You must also apply for a residence permit to work and live in Sweden.

Sweden's Type D Visa is also called the national visa.
 

Benefits of Swedish Type D Visa

The benefits of a Type D visa are given below.

• Long-term stay in Sweden for above 90 days
• Authorizes work and study in Sweden
• Reunification of family
• Allows multiple entries in the Schengen area
• Apply for permanent residency in Sweden after 5 years of staying
   

Eligibility for Type D Visa

The eligibility criteria for a Type D visa in Sweden are given below. You must have:

• A Valid passport
• A valid reason to stay in Sweden for more than 90 days
• Adequate funds to sponsor your stay in Sweden
• Comprehensive coverage in health insurance
• No criminal records
   

Requirements for Type D Visa

The documents required to apply for a Type D visa are given below. You must have:

• A duly filled out application form for Sweden national (Type D) visa
• A valid passport
• Required number of passport-sized photographs
• Receipt of payment of fees
• Biometrics details such as fingerprints and photograph
• Cover letter
• Proof of accommodation
• Proof of funds
• Health insurance for travel
• Documents to justify your stay in Sweden for more than 90 days
   

How to Apply for a Type D Visa?

The step-by-step procedure to apply for the Type D visa is given below:

Step 1: Check your eligibility for the Type D visa in Sweden

Step 2: Prepare all the required documents

Step 3: Submit the duly filled visa application form

Step 4: Wait for the decision

Step 5: Fly to Sweden
 

Processing Fee for Sweden Type D Visa

The processing fee for the Type D Visa of Sweden is:

• €140 for adults
• €70 for children
• €190 for work
   

Processing Time for Sweden Type D Visa

The processing time for the Sweden Type D visa ranges from 15 to 21 days.
 

Types of Type D Visa in Sweden

The primary types of Swedish Type D Visa are given below.

• Work Visa—For foreign nationals working in Sweden, you must apply for a Swedish work permit before entering Sweden.
• Work and Holiday Visa—This visa is aimed at foreign nationals between the ages of 18 and 30. It lets them visit Sweden to explore its culture and life. While visiting Sweden, you can be employed in temporary jobs.
• Student Visa—International students who want to pursue higher education in Sweden can apply for a Swedish student visa. It is valid for more than three months and must be obtained before entering Sweden.
• Family Visa—The Family visa is issued to foreign nationals who want to reunite with their family members, such as spouses, partners, or children. With the Swedish family visa, you can live, work, and study in Sweden until the visa expires.
   

Differences between Schengen Visa and National Visa

The Sweden D visa and the Sweden Schengen visa are different. The primary difference is that the D visa permits you to stay in Sweden for more than 90 days, whereas the Schengen visa lets you stay in the Schengen area for less than 90 days.  

The key differences between the Swedish National Visa and the Schengen Visa are given in the table below.

Factors	Sweden D Visa	Schengen Visa
Stay Period	More than 90 days	90 days or less
Validity	1 year	90 days in a 180-day time frame
Purpose	Work, study, family reunification	Tourism, business visit, visiting family or friends
Residency Permit	Requirement of residence permit is mandatory	A residency permit is not required
Permanent Residency	Pathway for permanent residency in Sweden after living for 5 years	Permanent residency is not available