Entry visa to Sweden

To visit Sweden, citizens from some countries need an entry visa (see which countries here). A visa is a permit to travel to and stay in a country for a maximum of 90 days. Visas are issued by the Swedish embassy or a by another Schengen country representing Sweden regarding visas. In many countries you submit and hand in your visa application at a VFS office (Visa application center), who then sends the application to the corresponding embassy. The decision to grant or deny a visa is always made by the embassy. Gothia Cup have no influence over their decision.

For teams from these countries the registration process is more extensive and will take longer time. After you have registered your team via our website, we will send you an email asking for more information about your club and team. This information must be sent to us within two weeks to be able to continue the registration process. 

Teams accepted to the tournament

Teams that have been accepted can submit their visa application from six months prior to the planned trip. We recommend that you submit your application to the corresponding embassy as early as possible. After we have received the payment for your registration fee, we will send you more information about the visa process and our deadlines. 

If your visa gets rejected, you will receive a refund of the accommodation cost, the registration fee is non-refundable. 

Letters of invitation

Letters of invitation are only issued to registered teams after we have received the payment of the registration fee and accommodation cost and after validation of a name list, including all the participant’s full names, dates of birth and passport numbers and all requested documentation.

Please note that invitation letters are only issued to registered teams, including players and leaders. Invitation letters are not sent to accompanying people.