Sweden Visa Applications at VFS United States Houston
Everything you need to apply for a Sweden Schengen visa from Houston, United States — address, opening hours, fees in USD, and how to prepare your file before the appointment.
VFS United States Houston
VFS Services USA Inc., 1001 Texas Avenue, Suite 1020, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Houston
United States
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.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
No weekend submissions. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment slot.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Collection only after VFS Global receives your processed visa back from the Sweden consulate.
Sweden visa fees in USD.
Two fees: the embassy fee paid to the Sweden consulate, and the VFS Global service charge for handling your appointment.
$ — USD
ISO USDAll fees on this page are quoted in USD. Embassy fees are converted from euro at the consulate's daily rate.
Schengen Visa Fee
EU-harmonised fee paid to the Sweden consulate. Same in every Schengen country.
Adult (12 and above) $106.00
The standard short-stay Schengen visa fee for most applicants aged 12 or older.
Adult — reduced rate (visa-facilitation countries, 12+) $41.00
Reduced fee for short-stay Schengen visa applications by nationals of the countries listed below, under EU visa-facilitation agreements. Children of these nationals (aged 6–11 and under 6) apply free of the visa fee.
Applies to: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine
Child (6 to 11) $53.00
Reduced rate for children aged 6 to 11 years.
Child (under 6) Free
Children under 6 are exempt from the Schengen visa fee.
Cape Verde — Adult (18+) $71.00
Reduced rate for adult nationals of Cape Verde.
Cape Verde — Child (12 to 17) $35.00
Reduced rate for nationals of Cape Verde aged 12 to 17.
Cape Verde — Child (under 12) Free
Cape Verde children under 12 are exempt from the Schengen visa fee.
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.
Children under 6 years
Visa fee and operator service charge both waived. Age taken at the date of application.
EU citizen family members
Under Directive 2004/38/EC. Spouse, dependent children or dependent parents of an EU/EEA citizen.
Students & researchers
Some country and programme rules apply. Proof of enrolment or research-host invitation required.
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 old (all nationalities) — also exempt from the BLS service fee for short-term visas
- Children of nationals from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Ukraine, applying as visa-facilitation nationals
- Cape Verde children under 12
- Pupils, students and accompanying teachers on a school trip
- Researchers travelling to perform scientific research
- Representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 or under attending seminars, conferences, sporting, cultural or educational events
Source: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/swe/attend-centre (captured 2026-05-09).
Common questions, answered.
Where do I apply for a Sweden visa at VFS United States Houston?
VFS United States Houston is located at VFS Services USA Inc., 1001 Texas Avenue, Suite 1020, Houston, TX 77002, USA, Houston. Sweden visa applications are processed at this address.
What are the Sweden counter opening hours at VFS United States Houston?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:30–15:00 (Submissions); Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 12:00–17:00 (Passport Collection).
How do I book a Sweden visa appointment at VFS United States Houston?
Start your Sweden visa application on Schengen Visa Pro and we will book your appointment at VFS United States Houston as part of the process.
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Ready to apply for your Sweden visa?
VFS United States Houston handles your appointment. We handle the application — Type C form, cover letter, document validation, specialist review. About 20 minutes from start to download.