CONSULAR AND VISA SERVICES FOR TAIWANESE CITIZENS
During 2011, a number of changes with regard to visa procedures for Taiwanese passport holders travelling to Sweden were introduced.
As of January 2011, Taiwanese passport holders do not require a visa to go to Sweden or other Schengen-countries if their stay does not exceed 90 days.
As of 20 May 2011, Sweden, as well as all other Schengen countries, began issuing special residence permit cards instead of the previous system with stickers inserted in the passport. The cards are biometric, which means that they include a chip with the bearer’s photo and fingerprint.
As a result of the introduction of biometrics in the system the number of posts around the world where permits are issued has had to be reduced for budgetary reasons. This means i.a. that from 1 May 2011, Business Sweden in Taipei can no longer process visas/permits.
In an effort to simplify the procedures for Taiwanese passport holders still needing a visa/residence permit, the Swedish Migration Board has developed a new system that allows for most procedures to be conducted electronically over the internet. The procedures for those applying for visas/permits are presented to the left.
Procedures for Taiwanese passport holders travelling to Sweden
Short term stay/visit
Taiwanese passport holders with identity card number do not require a visa to go to Sweden or other Schengen countries as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days.
For further information please visit the webpage of the Swedish Migration Agency, www.migrationsverket.se
Residence permit procedures for Taiwanese passport holders travelling to Sweden for a longer stay or to settle (students, work permit and family reunion)
Sweden is, as well as all the other Schengen countries, issuing special biometric residence permit cards. Persons released from the visa requirement, see above, who apply for a residence permit shall always provide biometric information at one of the Swedish Migration Agency’s permit offices after entry. This is regardless of the grounds on which the permit has been granted. Note that the residence permit should be granted before entry takes place.
For information regarding applications for residence permit in Sweden from Taiwanese passport holder please visit the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok’s web site: www.swedenabroad.se/bangkok
Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok
Phone: +66-(0)2-263 72 11
E-mail: visa.bangkok@gov.se
For further information please visit the webpage of the Swedish Migration Agency, www.migrationsverket.se