The Embassy of Sweden in Moscow is the diplomatic mission of this country in Russia and serves as a kind of connecting element between the two states.. It is considered one of the largest representative centers of the Kingdom, it is a whole mechanism of complex work, thanks to which friendly relations between countries are maintained.
Main functions
Traditionally, the main task of any representative office is to solve trade and political problems arising in the process of close interaction of several countries.
The Embassy of Sweden in Moscow is engaged in:
- The development of economic relations between the two countries, the development and implementation of new economic projects.
- Monitoring the political situation in Russia as a whole. The embassy is engaged in monitoring the observance of human rights and the development of foreign political relations with other countries, including Swiss-Russian.
- Administrative affairs. The work of this department includes solving problems related to consular work, i.e. rendering necessary assistance to Swedish citizens located in the Russian Federation. A foreign citizen has the right to apply to the representative office of his country in any difficult situations, it is there that they are obliged to provide all the necessary legal assistance in case of loss of documents, in case of unusual situations, etc.
- Migration issues. This is perhaps one of the largest departments in the embassy. Employees of the migration department accept applications for the issuance of Schengen visas, assist in obtaining documents for obtaining residence permits and legal work in Russia.
- Cultural issues. This department is working on the dissemination of information about Sweden, its cultural characteristics and helps to strengthen friendly ties between different peoples.
The Embassy of Sweden in Moscow is the official representative of a foreign state not only for Russian citizens, but also for a number of other countries, such as Uzbekistan, Armenia and Georgia.
Obtaining a Schengen visa to visit the country
A list of all necessary documents, certificates, questionnaires for applying for a Schengen visa or other necessary documents can be found on the embassy’s Internet portal, use the advisory service directly at the organization, or receive information by phone.
After submitting documents, a decision on obtaining a visa is made within 5 business days. However, there is a procedure for obtaining an urgent visa, then you will find out the answer within 1 day.
Embassy Contacts
The Embassy of Sweden in Moscow has the following address: Moscow, ul. Mosfilmovskaya, 60. Phone for information and advice in Moscow: 937 -92-01 or 937-92-01.