🇹🇷TÜRKIYE

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Do Türkiye passport holders need a visa to visit SE?

Q: Do Turkish travellers need ETIAS for Sweden?

No. ETIAS only applies to visa-exempt nationalities. Turkish citizens still need a full Schengen visa, not an ETIAS authorization.

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

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

Q: Where do I apply in Türkiye?

Through VFS Global centres in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, or Antalya, acting for the Swedish Consulate General. You cannot apply directly at the Consulate.

Q: How much does it cost and how long does it take?

The visa fee is EUR 90 (EUR 45 for children 6–11) plus a VFS service fee, with processing of about 15 calendar days. Apply at least 15 days before, and up to 6 months ahead.

Q: Can I get a multiple-entry visa?

Yes. Frequent or trusted travellers may be granted multiple-entry visas valid for up to 5 years, each stay still limited to 90/180 days.

Türkiye ordinary passport holders need a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa to visit Sweden for tourism. There is no visa-free, eVisa, or visa-on-arrival option, and Turkish nationals are NOT eligible for ETIAS. Sweden is a Schengen member, and Türkiye is on the EU's visa-required list, so Turkish ordinary passport holders must obtain a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa before travelling. Applications are lodged through VFS Global in Türkiye (Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya) on behalf of the Swedish Consulate General, with biometrics collected in person (waived only if you gave biometrics for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months). The visa permits stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. The standard visa fee is EUR 90 plus a VFS service fee, processing is normally about 15 calendar days (apply up to 6 months ahead and no later than 15 days before travel). Important: Turkish citizens are explicitly NOT covered by ETIAS — when ETIAS launches it will not apply to nationalities that still require a visa, so a full Schengen visa remains mandatory.

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, double, or multiple (multiple-entry up to 5 years possible)

from issue date

Visa fee

EUR 90 + VFS service fee

consular fee only

Processing time

About 15 calendar days

standard track

Validity

Per visa sticker; multiple-entry up to 5 years

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm purpose and gather documents

Prepare a passport valid at least 3 months beyond visa expiry (issued within last 10 years, 2 blank pages, signed), travel insurance covering EUR 30,000, proof of accommodation, return flight, and funds (SEK 450/day).

· Tourism· Type C

/02

Complete the application form

Fill in the Schengen visa application form online or on paper and attach a recent biometric photo (under 6 months old).

· Schengen form

/03

Book a VFS Global appointment

Schedule an appointment at a VFS Global centre in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, or Antalya; applications cannot be lodged directly at the Consulate.

· VFS Global

/04

Attend in person and give biometrics

Submit your documents and provide fingerprints and a photo (waived if biometrics were given for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months). Pay the visa fee and service fee.

· Biometrics

/05

Wait for processing

Decisions normally take about 15 calendar days plus a few days for transit between VFS and the Consulate. Apply up to 6 months ahead and at least 15 days before travel.

· ~15 days

/06

Collect passport and travel

Pick up your passport with the visa sticker at VFS Global and verify the dates and number of entries before you travel.

· Collect

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

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Passport valid 3+ months beyond visa expiry, issued within 10 years, 2 blank pages, signed

required

Completed and signed Schengen visa application form

required

Recent biometric passport photo (under 6 months old)

required

Travel medical insurance covering at least EUR 30,000 across Schengen

required

Proof of funds (SEK 450 per day of stay)

required

Confirmed round-trip flight reservation

required

Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host invitation)

required

Detailed travel itinerary / cover letter

recommended

Proof of employment or business / financial ties to Türkiye

recommended

Previous Schengen visas (if any, to support multiple-entry request)

optional

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Schengen visa fee (adult 12+)EUR 90Standard short-stay visa fee

Schengen visa fee (child 6–11)EUR 45Reduced rate for children

Children under 6EUR 0No visa fee

VFS Global service feeVariesCharged per application on top of the visa fee

Total estimateEUR 90 — EUR 120incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard processing

About 15 calendar days

Normal decision time at the Consulate plus 4–6 working days for VFS transit; apply at least 15 days before travel.

Early submission

Up to 6 months ahead

Applications can be lodged as early as 6 months before the trip to allow for peak-season delays.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Türkiye is on the EU visa-required list

Turkish nationals must hold a visa to cross Schengen external borders for any purpose or length of stay.

High

/02

Not eligible for ETIAS

ETIAS applies only to visa-exempt nationalities; Turkish citizens still need a full Schengen visa, not an ETIAS authorization.

High

/03

Sweden is a Schengen member

Entry follows uniform Schengen short-stay rules (90 days in any 180-day period).

Medium

/04

Biometrics required in person

First-time and most applicants must appear at VFS Global to provide fingerprints and a photo.

Medium

/05

Proof of funds and insurance enforced

SEK 450/day and EUR 30,000 medical insurance are checked at application and may be verified at the border.

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

Türkiye to Sweden route verified

Confirmed via the Swedish Migration Agency and Consulate General (Istanbul) that Turkish ordinary passport holders require a Schengen Type C visa (EUR 90, ~15 days, via VFS Global) and that Turkish nationals remain excluded from ETIAS.

/09 — The questions