🇮🇩INDONESIA

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Do Indonesia passport holders need a visa to visit SE?

Q: How long can I stay on a Schengen visa?

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area, subject to the dates on your visa sticker.

Q: Where do I apply in Indonesia?

Through VFS Global in Indonesia (Jakarta/Bali). VFS forwards the application to the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, which makes the decision.

Q: How much does it cost?

The Schengen visa fee is EUR 90 for adults, plus a VFS service fee of about EUR 21, paid in Indonesian Rupiah by cash or QRIS.

Q: Do Indonesians need ETIAS for Sweden?

No. ETIAS (launching late 2026) only applies to visa-exempt nationalities. Because Indonesians already need a Schengen visa, ETIAS does not apply to them.

Q: How early should I apply?

You can apply up to 6 months before travel. Standard processing is about 15 days, but apply early to allow for peak-season delays.

Indonesian ordinary passport holders need a Schengen (Type C) short-stay visa to visit Sweden for tourism. There is no visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or eVisa option, and ETIAS does not apply to Indonesians because they already require a visa. Sweden is part of the 27-country Schengen area, and Indonesia is on the list of nationalities that require a visa to enter. An Indonesian ordinary passport holder must therefore apply for a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa before travelling for tourism. Applications for residents of Indonesia are submitted through VFS Global, which forwards them to the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok for a decision. The visa allows a maximum stay of 90 days within any 180-day period across the whole Schengen area. The visa fee is EUR 90 plus a VFS service charge (about EUR 21), payable in Indonesian Rupiah. Mandatory requirements include travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000, proof of funds (SEK 450 per day of stay), accommodation, and a return ticket. Standard processing is around 15 days but can take longer in peak season, so apply well ahead (up to 6 months before travel). Note: the EU's ETIAS travel authorisation (launching late 2026) does NOT apply to Indonesians — it only covers visa-exempt nationalities — so a full Schengen visa remains required.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period

per entry

Entries

Single or multiple entry

from issue date

Visa fee

EUR 90 + VFS service fee approx. EUR 21

consular fee only

Processing time

Approx. 15 days (apply early)

standard track

Validity

Per trip; multiple-entry up to 5 years

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm purpose and gather documents

Confirm a tourist/short visit of up to 90 days. Prepare a passport valid at least 3 months beyond the intended departure, issued within the last 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages.

· Tourism· Passport 10-year / 3-month rule

/02

Complete the Schengen application form

Fill out the Schengen visa application form for Sweden online or on paper and sign it. Book an appointment with VFS Global in Indonesia (Jakarta/Bali).

· VFS Global· Online form

/03

Buy insurance and arrange supporting documents

Obtain travel medical insurance covering at least EUR 30,000 valid across all Schengen states, plus flight reservation, hotel bookings and proof of funds (SEK 450 per day).

· EUR 30,000 insurance· Proof of funds

/04

Submit application and biometrics at VFS

Attend your VFS appointment to submit documents, give fingerprints and photo (biometrics), and pay the visa fee and service charge in Indonesian Rupiah.

· Biometrics· Cash / QRIS in IDR

/05

Wait for the decision in Bangkok

VFS forwards the file to the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, which decides. Standard processing is about 15 days; allow extra time in peak periods.

· Embassy of Sweden, Bangkok· ~15 days

/06

Collect passport and travel

Collect your passport from VFS, check the visa sticker for dates and number of entries, and travel within the validity window, respecting the 90/180 limit.

· 90/180 rule· Check visa sticker

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

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Passport valid 3+ months beyond departure, issued within 10 years, 2 blank pages

required

Completed and signed Schengen visa application form

required

Recent biometric passport photo

required

Travel medical insurance, minimum EUR 30,000 coverage, valid in all Schengen countries

required

Round-trip flight reservation

required

Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation)

required

Proof of sufficient funds (SEK 450 per day of stay)

required

Visa fee EUR 90 + VFS service fee, paid in IDR (cash or QRIS)

required

Proof of employment / business / financial ties to Indonesia

recommended

Detailed travel itinerary

recommended

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Schengen visa fee (adult, 12+)EUR 90 (approx. IDR 1,739,000)Standard short-stay Type C fee

Schengen visa fee (child 6-11)EUR 45 (approx. IDR 870,000)Under 6 free

VFS Global service feeapprox. EUR 21 (approx. IDR 412,000)Per application, non-refundable

Travel medical insuranceapprox. EUR 30-60Min. EUR 30,000 coverage, Schengen-wide

Total estimateEUR 111 — EUR 170incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard processing

Approx. 15 days (2 weeks)

Typical decision time after VFS submission; can be longer in peak season or if extra checks are needed.

Early submission

Up to 6 months ahead

You may apply up to 6 months before travel; submitting early avoids peak-season delays.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Sweden is in the Schengen area

Sweden applies common Schengen visa rules, and Indonesia is a visa-required nationality, so a Type C visa is mandatory for tourism.

High

/02

No visa-free or visa-on-arrival option

Indonesian ordinary passport holders cannot enter Sweden visa-free or get a visa on arrival; the visa must be obtained in advance.

High

/03

ETIAS does not apply to Indonesians

The EU ETIAS authorisation (from late 2026) covers only visa-exempt nationals; Indonesians still need a full Schengen visa.

Medium

/04

Applications routed via Bangkok

Indonesia-based applicants submit through VFS Global, which sends files to the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok for decision.

Medium

/05

Strict supporting-document rules

Insurance, proof of funds (SEK 450/day) and accommodation are mandatory; missing documents are a common refusal reason.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Indonesia to Sweden route verified

Confirmed via the Swedish Migration Agency, Sweden Abroad, VFS Global and EU EEAS that Indonesian ordinary passport holders still require a Schengen short-stay visa for Sweden; verified the EUR 90 fee, ~15-day processing, 90/180 stay rule, and that ETIAS (launching late 2026) does not apply to visa-required Indonesians.

/09 — The questions