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Myanmar passport holders: Single entry for Sweden. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-21 working days (Schengen) / 6+ months (Work). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~MMK 207,900). Apply via VFS Global Bangkok. Sweden has accepted Myanmar refugees post-coup.
Visa types: Schengen C (90/180): Tourist, Business, Family, Cultural, Transit. Swedish Residence Permit (>90 days): Work (employer-sponsored), Study, Family Reunification, Self-Employment, EU Blue Card, Job-seeker.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online Schengen application; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation; Bank statement (3-6 months, EUR 50/day, Sweden expensive — banking sanctions); Employment letter; ITR; NRC; Biometrics at VFS Bangkok.
Visa types (1)
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~MMK 207,900). Apply via VFS Global Bangkok. Sweden has accepted Myanmar refugees post-coup.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Myanmar (~40-50%): (1) Banking sanctions; (2) Weak ties to Myanmar — military draft asylum-flight; (3) Sweden has Myanmar refugees post-coup — additional scrutiny; (4) Work permit fraud — fake job offers; (5) Past Schengen overstays; (6) Inadequate insurance; (7) Family ties in Sweden raise flags; (8) Berry-picker/seasonal worker scams.
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