🇸🇪 Sweden Schengen visa · United Arab Emirates

Sweden Visa Applications at VFS United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi

Everything you need to apply for a Sweden Schengen visa from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — address, opening hours, fees in AED, and how to prepare your file before the appointment.

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Embassy fee AED 388.00

Processing 10-15 daysdays

Address

VFS United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi

Level B2 (Lower Ground), The Mall, World Trade Centre, Khalifa Bin Zayed The 1st Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

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Sweden counter contact

Phone & email specific to Sweden visa enquiries

No direct phone or email listed for Sweden enquiries at this centre. Use the operator's general booking portal.

Counter Hours

Business hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

09:00 – 17:00

No weekend submissions. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment slot.

Submissions

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

09:00 – 15:00

No weekend submissions. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment slot.

Passport Collection

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

09:00 – 17:00

Collection only after VFS Global receives your processed visa back from the Sweden consulate.

What you'll pay at VFS United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi

Sweden visa fees in AED.

Two fees: the embassy fee paid to the Sweden consulate, and the VFS Global service charge for handling your appointment.

AED

AED — AED

ISO AED

All fees on this page are quoted in AED. Embassy fees are converted from euro at the consulate's daily rate.

✓VAT inclusive · all prices below

AED Cash on the day · paid at VFS Global

✗Non-refundable · including refused applications

Schengen Visa Fee

EU-harmonised fee paid to the Sweden consulate. Same in every Schengen country.

Adult — other nationals AED 388.00

Standard short-stay Schengen visa fee for adult applicants who are not in the listed special-tier groups.

Adult — facilitation states AED 151.00

Reduced fee for nationals of countries with a visa-facilitation agreement with the EU.

Applies to: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine

Adult — Gambian nationals AED 321.00

Adjusted rate for Gambian nationals (incl. VAT).

Applies to: Gambia

Cape Verde — adult AED 259.00

Reduced rate for Cape Verde nationals.

Applies to: Cape Verde

Cape Verde — children 12 to 18 AED 129.00

Reduced rate for Cape Verde children aged 12 to 18.

Applies to: Cape Verde

Child (6 to 12) AED 194.00

Reduced rate for children aged 6 to 12 years.

Child (under 6) Free

Children under 6 are exempt from the Schengen visa fee.

Spouses and relatives of EU citizens Free

No visa fee for spouses and direct relatives of EU citizens.

Fee exemptions

Who is exempt from the Schengen visa fee?

Four categories of applicants pay nothing or a reduced amount. Bring documentary proof of the qualifying status to your appointment.

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Free · both fees

Children under 6 years

Visa fee and operator service charge both waived. Age taken at the date of application.

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Free · embassy fee

EU citizen family members

Under Directive 2004/38/EC. Spouse, dependent children or dependent parents of an EU/EEA citizen.

✎

Conditional

Students & researchers

Some country and programme rules apply. Proof of enrolment or research-host invitation required.

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Free · embassy fee

Youth (≤ 25) at non-profit events

Seminars, conferences, sports tournaments and similar non-commercial events.

Bring proof at your appointment: passport (age), marriage certificate (EU family), enrolment letter (students), or event invitation (youth).

Children under 6 years
Spouses and direct relatives of EU citizens

Additional information

VAC fee: Refer to one-pager. Source: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/are/en/swe/attend-centre (captured 2026-05-09).

Sweden visa FAQs at VFS United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi

Common questions, answered.

Where do I apply for a Sweden visa at VFS United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi?

VFS United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi is located at Level B2 (Lower Ground), The Mall, World Trade Centre, Khalifa Bin Zayed The 1st Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Abu Dhabi. Sweden visa applications are processed at this address.

What are the Sweden counter opening hours at VFS United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi?

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 09:00–17:00 (Business hours); Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 09:00–15:00 (Submissions); Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 09:00–17:00 (Passport Collection).

How do I book a Sweden visa appointment at VFS United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi?

Start your Sweden visa application on Schengen Visa Pro and we will book your appointment at VFS United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi as part of the process.

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