Sweden is part of the Schengen area. EU/EEA citizens and visa-exempt nationals, including U.S. passport holders, may enter for business or conference visits of up to 90 days without a visa; other non-EU/EEA nationals need a Schengen short-stay visa applied for before travel. Business and conference visits fall under the short-stay rules when the stay is under 90 days.
Estimated cost: Approximately EUR 90 for an adult Schengen short-stay visa (approximate government fee, confirm before applying); visa-exempt travellers such as EU/EEA and U.S. passport holders pay no visa fee.
Processing: Schengen short-stay visa decisions are typically issued within about 15 calendar days of a complete application; apply 4-6 weeks before the 2-4 February 2027 show and allow extra time for appointments at VFS Global or the embassy.
Visa-exempt non-EU/EEA travellers are expected to register under the EU ETIAS travel authorisation system from late 2026. Carry your registration or invitation confirmation, passport and travel insurance, and check the Swedish Migration Agency and Government.se pages for the latest short-stay rules before travelling to Göteborg.
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