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Last updated 2026-05-18

Temporary protection visa to Sweden for Indian citizens

Protection under the Temporary Protection Directive

Visa overview

Issued to applicants who have left Ukraine due to a military conflict and want to apply for protection in Sweden under the EU’s Temporary Protection Directive. An individual must be in Sweden at the moment of application.

Eligible individuals

Vulnerable individual

Time frames and cost

The primary characteristics that define the conditions for obtaining and using a visa. These conditions may vary depending on the individual circumstances of the applicant and the decision of the immigration authorities of the country.

  • Individually

    Visa validity period

    The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.

    <p>The permit is valid until 4 March 2027.</p>

  • Individually

    Duration of stay

    The maximum duration for which one is permitted to stay in the country continuously from the date of entry.

    <p>The applicant is allowed to stay as long as protection is granted. If the applicant is granted a residence permit for more than 1 year, they should register in Sweden&rsquo;s population register and get a Swedish personal identity number.</p>

  • Individually

    Extension of stay

    The extension of the maximum duration of stay in the country initially permitted by the visa, subject to approval by the immigration authorities. This is typically processed within the country without the need for departure.

    <p>If an extension is required, the migration service considers the request on an individual basis.</p>

  • multiple-entry

    The ability to enter and exit the country an unlimited number of times, unless otherwise specified, within the visa's validity period.

    Number of entries

    A parameter specifying the number of times the visa holder can enter the country during its validity period. Visas can be single-entry, multiple-entry, or with a specified number of entries.

  • 21 days

    Processing time

    The period during which the immigration authorities review the application and make a decision regarding the issuance of the visa. Only business days are counted, excluding weekends and public holidays.

    <p>It usually takes a few weeks for the Swedish Migration Agency to check whether the applicant is entitled to protection.</p>

  • Free of charge - for all applicants.

    Consular fee

    A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.

    <p>Protection based residence permit is free of fees.</p>

Documents

A list of documents required for visa application. The exact list depends on the chosen visa type, the purpose of the visit, and the individual conditions of the applicant.

Mandatory

The essential minimum documents required for a visa application, such as a passport or visa application form. These are necessary regardless of the location, method, or conditions of the application.

  • Passport

    Issued less than 10 years ago, with a validity period exceeding the duration of the visa by at least three months and with at least two blank pages.

Supporting

Documents that specify, substantiate, and confirm the purpose of the visit, as well as provide necessary information about the applicant and their future activities in the country.

    Additional

    Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.

    • Current immigration or residence status

      National passport or ID card; residence permit or other document confirming the right to legally reside in the country of residence, if it differs from the one stated in the applicant's passport.

    • Documents for minor children

      Birth certificate, adoption certificate, or guardianship certificate evidencing parental or guardianship rights; certified power of attorney or permission from parents or legal guardians for minors traveling abroad.

    • Proof of refugee status

      Documentation that shows applicants` refugee status in Ukraine (only if they are not a Ukrainian citizen).

    *Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.

    **Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.

    Requirements

    The minimum criteria that each visa applicant must meet. If these criteria are not met, justifications and convincing evidence of intent to visit the country must be provided.

    • Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.

    • The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of one or more member states.

    Visa Information

    The characteristics of a visa according to its classification by types, categories, and visit purposes. These are selected by the applicant during the application process, typically indicated on the visa application form and reflected in corresponding annotations on the visa itself.

    English international

    Type of visa

    The primary purpose of the visa and the conditions under which it is issued. This typically includes several general categories of visas and/or visit purposes based on the type of activity or reasons for entering the country.

    Temporary residence permit

    Category

    The classification within a visa type that specifies more specific conditions, characteristics of obtaining, and using the visa. Categories may vary in terms of duration, stay conditions, and the rights granted by the visa.

    Temporary protection visa

    Sources

    Links to official resources upon which the information presented on the website is based. Information portals of government bodies or diplomatic representations of the country responsible for visa issuance and immigration policy in general.

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