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Dear clients, travellers, and friends of South Africa
Since the closing of the South African Embassy in Helsinki, Finland, the Consular Section at the South African Embassy in Stockholm is experiencing a substantial increase in visa and civic applications due to the extra countries of accreditation (Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania). We apologise for the delay in answering calls, responding to emails, and processing applications. We are in a process to redress where standards are not met.
Please note that our telephone lines are not working, our ICT department is working on fixing them. we apologise for the Inconvenience.
The Consular Section is available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. For enquiries and appointments, email us at; embassy.stockholm@dirco.gov.za.
• Immigration (Visas, Permits)
MON -TUE AND THUR - FRI; 09h00 - 12h30 Submit new applications and collect issued visas.
Please note that only complete applications (in black ink) will be accepted, and your assistance is needed in this regard. The processing time for visas is 15 working days. More information is available on our website and please note that we do not give status updates. We will only contact you If your application is incomplete and once your visa is ready for collection.
Please note as per the Instruction from the Department of Home Affairs, the Embassy will under no circumstances accept visa applications of the bearer of Travel Document with the Endorsement “ The Identity of the person cannot be Verified “.
• Civic Services (for South African nationals)
MON -TUE AND THUR - FRI; 09h00 - 12h30 Submit and collect civic documents
All civic applications are forwarded to the Department of Home Affairs in South Africa via the DIRCO diplomatic bag and may take up to 6 months to return. Please apply in advance.
If you wish to verify the status of your civic application (after 4 months), please contact the Home Affairs Contact Centre at +27 12 395 4307 (from abroad) or 0800 60 11 90 within South Africa or via e-mail on hacc@dha.gov.za.
Their website is http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/civic-services.
• South Africans in distress
The emergency contact number is +46 (0)70 856 75 35 and 70 989 05 25. This is only for emergencies (distress, destitute, arrest, or in case of death) for South African citizens.
Thank you for your kind understanding.
The Consular Section
South African Embassy, Stockholm |
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VISA AND PASSPORT applications must be made in person at the Embassy during Consular opening hours only.
VISA/PERMIT applications are only accepted via courier/Travel agent from applicants residing in FINLAND/LATVIA/LITHUANIA/ESTONIA.
All Civic applications must be made in person, EXCEPT DC/RETENTION OF CITIZENSHIP and MARITAL STATUS APPLICATIONS, which may be submitted by /courier. |
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NOTE: For updated checklists for SA Civic matters and Visa/ Permit matters you are kindly requested to contact the Embassy at;
embassy.stockholm@dirco.gov.za
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| Tariffs for payments of Consular Fees and processing times |
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SWEDEN |
LATVIA,
ESTONIA,
LITHUANIA,
FINLAND |
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Transit Visa and
Visitor's Visa –
Tourism / Sec 11(2) / Conference
Purposes /
Business |
SEK 307 |
SEK310 |
15 working days processing time |
Visitor’s Visa –
Sec 11 (2) for the Film Industry |
SEK 307 |
SEK310 |
10 working days processing time |
Visitor’s Visa –
Researcher/ Volunteer/
Practical Trainee |
SEK 307 |
SEK310 |
6-8 weeks processing time |
| Study Permit |
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SEK310 |
6-8 weeks processing time |
| Work Permits |
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SEK1100 |
6-8 weeks processing time |
| Retired Persons Permit |
SEK 307 |
SEK310 |
6-8 weeks processing time |
| Relatives Permit |
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SEK310 |
6-8 weeks processing time |
| Permanent Residence Permit |
SEK 1098 |
SEK1102 |
Normally 12-18 months by DHA |
| Corporate Permit |
SEK 307 |
Free |
DHA |
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| Tariffs for payments of Consular fees - Civic Matters as of 1 November 2022 |
SERVICE |
SWEDEN |
LATVIA, ESTONIA,
LITHUANIA, FINLAND * |
1. Identity Document: First Issue |
FREE |
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2. Identity Document: Re-isssue |
101 SEK |
104 SEK |
3. Unabridged Birth/Death/Marriage Certificate |
54 SEK |
57 SEK |
4. Registration of Birth |
FREE |
FREE
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5. Application for change of Forenames/Surname (Child) |
50 SEK |
53 SEK |
6. Application for change of
Forenames (Adult) |
101 SEK |
104 SEK |
| 7. Application for change of,
Surname: due to Marriage/Divorce |
235 SEK |
238 SEF |
8. Issuing of duplicate confirmation of change of names |
50 SEK |
53 SEK |
9. Letter of confirmation of marital status |
36 SEK |
39 SEK |
| 10. Passport Application (Adult/Child) |
729 SEK |
732 SEK |
11. Replacement of Passport which has run out of blank pages, before expiry date |
729 SEK |
732 SEK |
12. Maxi Passport |
1456 SEK |
11460 SEK |
13. Emergency travel certificate |
101 SEK |
104 SEK |
14. Retention/Determination of South African citizenship |
217 SEK |
220 SEK |
| 15. Replacement of lost/damaged/
stolen Passport |
Double the current tariff |
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*International fees are higher due to additional bank charges. |
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Please note that during the high season (June-August & November-January), the processing of applications may take longer.
Bank information for payment of Consular fees:
Account: Bankgiro 606-4893
Bank: SEB
106 40 Stockholm
Swiftcode: ESSE SESS
IBAN: SE21 5000 0000 0527 7102 4349 |
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| Topics of information: |
 Service Charter
Visa (max. 90 days)
Longer Stay (more than 90 days)
Immigration
SA Citizen Services
Consular FAQ
User Info |
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