South African Embassy Sweden, Stockholm

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY IN STOCKHOLM CURRENTLY HAS THE FOLLOWING OPENING HOURS;

EMBASSY MATTERS (NO VISA or CIVIC MATTERS)

MONDAY - FRIDAY 09:00 – 15:30 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

CONSULAR (Civic Visa Matters)

VISA MATTERS

Submitting applications
MONDAY – FRIDAY; 09:00 - 12:30 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Collecting forms and/or issued documents
MONDAY – FRIDAY; 09:00 - 12:30 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

CIVIC MATTERS (Services to SA nationals)

Submitting applications
MONDAY – FRIDAY; 09:00 - 12:30 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Collecting forms and/or issued documents
MONDAY - FRIDAY; 09:00 - 12:30 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

VISA AND PASSPORT applications must be made in person at the Embassy during Consular opening hours only.

VISA/PERMIT applications are only accepted via post/courier/Travel agent from applicants residing in FINLAND/LATVIA/LITHUANIA/ESTONIA.

All Civic applications must be made in person, EXCEPT DC/RETENTION OF CITIZENSHIP and MARITAL STATUS APPLICATIONS, which may be submitted by post/courier.

NOTE: For updated checklists for SA Civic matters and Visa/ Permit matters you are kindly requested to contact the Embassy at;

embassy.stockholm@dirco.gov.za

stockholm.dha@dirco.gov.za

Tariffs for payments of Consular Fees and processing times

Transit Visa and Visitor's Visa – Tourism / Sec 11(2) / Conference Purposes / Business	SEK 307	10 working days processing time
Visitor’s Visa – Sec 11 (2) for the Film Industry	SEK 307	5 working days processing time
Visitor’s Visa – Researcher/ Volunteer/ Practical Trainee	SEK 307	6-8 weeks processing time
Study Permit	SEK 307	6-8 weeks processing time
Work Permits*	SEK 1098	6-8 weeks processing time
Retired Persons Permit	SEK 307	6-8 weeks processing time
Relatives Permit*	SEK 307	6-8 weeks processing time
Permanent Residence Permit	SEK 1098	Normally 12-18 months by DHA

* The Corporate Work Permit is issued Free of Charge.
* Relatives Permit is issued Free of Charge to SA Spouses and dependents

Please note that during the high season (June-August & November-January), the processing of applications may take longer.

Bank information for payment of Consular fees;

Account: Bankgiro 606-4893
Bank: SEB
106 40 Stockholm
Swiftcode: ESSE SESS
IBAN: SE21 5000 0000 0527 7102 4349

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