Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Diplomatic/Official Purpose
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days; priority processing may apply for diplomatic missions
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period; may be issued as multiple-entry for duration of diplomatic assignment
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Holders of diplomatic or service/official passports from many countries are exempt from Schengen visa requirements through bilateral agreements. The visa fee is waived for holders of diplomatic and service passports. For nationals of visa-required countries traveling on ordinary passports for diplomatic purposes, a Schengen visa is still required but typically processed with priority. Sweden recognizes diplomatic passport visa exemptions from numerous bilateral agreements.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Applies to diplomatic and official/service passport holders from visa-required countries who are not covered by bilateral visa exemption agreements.
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Purpose of visit
Must be traveling on official diplomatic or governmental duties: diplomatic missions, official government business, international organization meetings.
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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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare diplomatic note verbale, official invitation, and passport documents.
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Document submission
Submit application through diplomatic channels (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) or directly at the Swedish embassy.
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Processing wait
Priority processing for diplomatic applications, typically faster than standard 15-day timeline.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa through diplomatic channels or at the embassy.