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VALID PASSPORT: The original passport is required. Please note that some Swedish passports are of bad quality (this applies mostly to passports issued 1998-2000) and that if the ID-page is starting to fall out, or even if it only has a little crack in it, you must apply for a new passport before you come for an interview. Please check if the passport cracks by bending it a few times.

ONE PHOTOGRAPH (Attached to your DS-156 Form): MUST BE IN COLOR, less than six months old, 5x5cm, against a white background, where you are facing the camera directly. Please note that Home Made Computer print-out photos, are NOT accepted.

Regardless what you might read or hear elsewhere, we want you to attach the photo to your DS-156. This is the only photo we need. If needed, cut it out from adjoining photos.

ORIGINAL RECEIPT: of 700 SEK paid into bankgiro 5452-8948. The receipt must state applicants? names, amount paid (700 SEK per applicant) and bankgiro number. Internet receipts will not be accepted. The application fee is not refundable, even if you decide for any reason whatsoever, not to appear for the interview. Please note that we only accept original receipts.

ELECTRONIC DS-156 APPLICATION FORM.
HAND WRITTEN APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED! AFTER FILLING IN THE EMPTY FIELDS, CLICK CONTINUE AND PRINT OUT THE GENERATED FORM.

HOW DO I KNOW I HAVE THE RIGHT FORM? THE COMPLETED FORM IS THREE PAGES. PAGE THREE CONTAINS A THICK 3D BARCODE.
(Download DS-156)
IMPORTANT! You must sign your document before coming to the interview.

COMPLETED DS-157 APPLICATION FORM (Can be downloaded at DS-157 in English/DS-157 på svenska)

Local policy requires all applicants, regardless off sex or age, to bring a completed DS-157. NO ONE IS EXEMPT, NO MATTER WHAT YOU MIGHT READ OR HEAR ELSEWHERE!

ENVELOPE: Please bring a self addressed stamped envelope (stamps worth 61 SEK must be put on envelope) for the return of your passport. Note: Some envelopes sold by Posten cost 61 SEK. These are NOT adequate for mailing your passport, unless you affix additional postage! The postage must total 61 SEK.

PERSONBEVIS: Ask for a "120-personbevis med alla relationer" from the Swedish tax authorities (skattemyndigheten).

COURT AND POLICE RECORDS: Persons who have been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime must provide a police record in original, copies of court records and of any prison records, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty, or other act of clemency. NOTE! If you have not been arrested you don?t need to submit any records.

Depending on what visa you are applying for, you need to submit additional information. Please make sure you have the right documents required for your visa type:

Tourist Visa (B2):