Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard
- Fee
- EUR 90
- Validity
- Valid for the date of transit only
- Entry
- Single entry
Airport Transit Visa (Type A) required for nationals of certain countries when transiting through the international transit area of a Swedish airport. Sweden follows the common EU list without additional country requirements. The visa does NOT allow leaving the international transit area of the airport. Nationals of these countries who hold a valid Schengen visa, residence permit from an EU/EEA/Schengen state, or diplomatic/service passport may be exempt.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Required for nationals of: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, and Sri Lanka.
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Purpose of visit
Transit through the international area of a Swedish airport only. Must not leave the international transit zone.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm, white background
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, credit card at embassy/consulate; Amount: EUR 90
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather passport, onward flight bookings, entry authorization for final destination, and transit visa documents.
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Online application
Complete the airport transit visa application form.
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at Swedish embassy/consulate.
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Document submission
Submit documents and passport in person.
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Biometrics
Provide biometric data if required.
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Fee payment
Pay EUR 90 application fee.
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Processing wait
Wait for processing, typically 15 calendar days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with transit visa sticker.