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Information about the required documents can be found on the website

The status of the application can be tracked at the link

Who Can Apply?

The applicant must be a resident.

Visa Types

Short Term Visa

• Tourist

• Business

• Visiting Family And Friends

• Family members of EU/EEA citizen

• Cultural and Sports events

• Study

• Lorry Driver

• Medical Treatment

Long Term

Documents Required

⚠️ Please note that the Consulate may in individual cases request additional documents during the examination of an application which are not mentioned in the list, or waive one or more of the required documents.

1. Schengen Visa Application form, completed in English, Swedish, signed and dated. For minors guardians must sign the form.

2. Minor under the age of 18 years and travelling alone or with one parent or legal guardian only: -written consent (approved by a public notary) by the non-travelling parent(s)/legal guardian(s) or proof (approved by a public notary) of sole custody of the travelling parent/legal guardian. (Must be obtained within the last 6 months and submitted both original and photocopy) (Consent letter from each parent who does not apply even if they have a valid visa)

3. Complete extract of the family civil registry with a readable QR code (Must be premarital and postmarital for married women.)

4. Travel arrangments: flight reservation, other proof of intended means of transport, or proof of travel itinerary

5 Proof of accommodation: evidence of hotel booking or other proof of accommodation.

1. a) Employees: -letter from employer and/or approval for leave containing the following information: indication of the consulate that the document is addressed to; the employee's name and passport number; date of start of employment and function; length of the leave and whether it is paid or unpaid leave, employer's contact details; name and position of the person signing the letter. -SGK (social security) statement of employment (Sigortalı İşe Giriş Bildirgesi) and SGK registration and service document (SGK tescil ve hizmet dökümü) with a readable QR code. b) Farmer: -farm certificate issued by a chamber of agriculture. c) Company owners: -the company registration in the chamber of commerce and copy of the bulletin of the trade register. -statement of taxes payment. -company activity certificate (Faaliyet Belgesi). d) Students: -Higher education: student certificate issued by the Council of Higher Education in Turkey (YÖK) with a readable QR-code. -Other students: student certificate

2. Proof of means of subsistence a) bank account statement showing movements over the last 3 months, proving the source of regular income, and b) proof of regular income, such as salary slips of the last three months (or similar), c) pensioner booklet if relevant

3. 1 photograph taken in the last six months, 35x45 mm in size with a white background (photo is not needed for applicants who apply in person) (All applicants under the age of 12 should submit two photographs)

4. Photocopies of passport (all pages with personal information and visas) Passport should be valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States and must be issued within the last 10 years and contain at least 2 blank pages

5. Travel health insurance with a minimum coverage of 30.000 Euro, valid for all Schengen Member States and cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay

6. Non-Turkish nationals:

   1. Resident permit card must be valid on the day that they make the application. (requirement does not apply to Iraqi, Afghani, Libyan and Syrian applicants)

   2. Proof of passport valid three months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States.

7. Iraqi citizens must show their National ID-card in original + submit a copy along with its translation

8. Documents should not be stapled.

Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Process

• Identify visa type (Choose the right visa for your trip).

• Begin your application (Get started with your visa application).

  • Once you are ready to apply, you can download the visa application form , complete it, print the complete form and bring it with you to the Visa Application Centre (together with the documents required for the Visa category chosen) for submission.

• Prepare Documents: Ensure all required documents are ready and properly organized.

• Book an Appointment: Schedule your appointment for submitting the application and biometrics. If you are part of a family or group, you’ll have to book individual appointments for each member of the family or group.

• Pay the Fees: Once you have made your application, you will need to pay your visa application fee. If you download the form to print and bring to the Visa Application Centre, payment will be made at the time of your appointment.

  • You can pay the visa fee at the visa application centre

• Submit Application: Attend the appointment at the visa center, submit your documents, and provide biometrics.

• Track your application (Stay informed about the progress of your application).

• Collect your passport: After a visa application decision has been made, you can pick up your passport from the Visa Application Centre or have your passport returned to you by courier for an additional fee.

Processing Time

Please note that the delivery time of your application documents to the Swedish Consulate varies depending on the city of application. For Istanbul, the documents will reach the consulate 1 business day after your application date. For Ankara, it will take 2 business days, and for Izmir and Antalya, 3 business days. Please consider these timeframes when planning your application.

How to Book an Appointment

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