Schengen Visa for Sweden from Ireland
May 20, 2022, 5:30 am
#1
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 9
Schengen Visa for Sweden from Ireland
Hello, I am trying to help a friend of mine, who is from Sierra Leone, travel to ireland and then to Sweden, for a short visits to see friends.
To apply for a Schengen Visa for Sweden my friend would have to travel from Sierra Leone to Nigeria, probably twice (once to submit application, once to pick up, I’m told of a month process time). So we are looking for other options.
We have the Ireland tourist visa process sorted. But what I’m hoping is that once she is in ireland, she can then apply for a Schengen visa to visit Sweden. She would then return back to Sierra Leone. There is no Swedish consulate in ireland, but assume there must be some process to submit this application.
I know this a very specific situation, but grateful to anyone with any advice!
Many Thanks
Emily
To apply for a Schengen Visa for Sweden my friend would have to travel from Sierra Leone to Nigeria, probably twice (once to submit application, once to pick up, I’m told of a month process time). So we are looking for other options.
We have the Ireland tourist visa process sorted. But what I’m hoping is that once she is in ireland, she can then apply for a Schengen visa to visit Sweden. She would then return back to Sierra Leone. There is no Swedish consulate in ireland, but assume there must be some process to submit this application.
I know this a very specific situation, but grateful to anyone with any advice!
Many Thanks
Emily
May 20, 2022, 1:38 pm
#2
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 2,016
We have the Ireland tourist visa process sorted. But what I’m hoping is that once she is in ireland, she can then apply for a Schengen visa to visit Sweden. She would then return back to Sierra Leone. There is no Swedish consulate in ireland, but assume there must be some process to submit this application.
Check rules for being in possession of a return ticket. If the passenger has tickets for Sierra Leone-Ireland-Sweden-Sierra Leone but doesn't have a Schengen visa, then Ireland maybe thinks that the passenger doesn't have a valid return ticket.
May 20, 2022, 3:14 pm
#3
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 9
According to this page, it is possible to apply for a Swedish Schengen visa at the Danish embassy in Dublin. A Swedish embassy seems to be opening in 2023.
Check rules for being in possession of a return ticket. If the passenger has tickets for Sierra Leone-Ireland-Sweden-Sierra Leone but doesn't have a Schengen visa, then Ireland maybe thinks that the passenger doesn't have a valid return ticket.
Check rules for being in possession of a return ticket. If the passenger has tickets for Sierra Leone-Ireland-Sweden-Sierra Leone but doesn't have a Schengen visa, then Ireland maybe thinks that the passenger doesn't have a valid return ticket.
May 23, 2022, 3:57 am
#4
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 9
Just to update on this situation, I received the following email back from the Embassy of Denmark in Ireland (I wrote them on Friday night and received reply Monday morning):
“In order to apply for a visa to visit Denmark/Norway/Iceland/Sweden, you will have to submit an online applicatin from this site https://irland.um.dk/en/travel-and-r...ply-for-a-visa .
Once you have filled out the online application, you can book an appointment online with the VFS Global. Here you will have to have your biometrics taken and submitting your documents
If you have trouble booking an appointment, you can contact the VFS Global
Where to hand in your visa application
700 South Circular Road, Dublin 8 (Vistatec House).
+353 1 571 2506
[email protected]
https://www.vfsglobal.com/Denmark/Ireland/
Booking an appointment at VFS:
Please go here to book an appointment at the VAC.
1. Go to the linked website
2. Log in with your credentials (or register as a new user)
3. Complete the appointment booking process
4. You will receive an appointment confirmation e-mail with your Appointment Letter attached as a PDF.
NB: You will not be able to get an appointment sooner than the next time available unless there are unforeseen and serious circumstances. If it is an emergency, please contact the Embassy directly
When everything has been submitted, you should expect your visa within 15 days.”
“In order to apply for a visa to visit Denmark/Norway/Iceland/Sweden, you will have to submit an online applicatin from this site https://irland.um.dk/en/travel-and-r...ply-for-a-visa .
Once you have filled out the online application, you can book an appointment online with the VFS Global. Here you will have to have your biometrics taken and submitting your documents
If you have trouble booking an appointment, you can contact the VFS Global
Where to hand in your visa application
700 South Circular Road, Dublin 8 (Vistatec House).
+353 1 571 2506
[email protected]
https://www.vfsglobal.com/Denmark/Ireland/
Booking an appointment at VFS:
Please go here to book an appointment at the VAC.
1. Go to the linked website
2. Log in with your credentials (or register as a new user)
3. Complete the appointment booking process
4. You will receive an appointment confirmation e-mail with your Appointment Letter attached as a PDF.
NB: You will not be able to get an appointment sooner than the next time available unless there are unforeseen and serious circumstances. If it is an emergency, please contact the Embassy directly
When everything has been submitted, you should expect your visa within 15 days.”