SWEDEN VISA

Sweden, a country dotted with beguiling lakes and forests, offers an enchanting view of the mountains for the travelers and country’s Viking history for the history buffs. You can explore a lot in terms of age-old Swedish customs & traditions, heritage and arts in Sweden and the experience is surely bound to amaze your senses.

Sweden is one of the 26 member countries of Schengen Agreement (1985) and Sweden Schengen Visa allows the Visa-holder to enter any of the 26 Schengen countries. British Nationals are allowed to enter the Schengen zone without a Schengen Visa but UK’s decision to exit the European Union may bring a change to the same in future requiring the UK Citizens To obtain the Schengen Visa; the consequences in this regard are still to come in light.

Document Requirements for your Sweden Visa Application

General Document requirements:

  • An Online Sweden Visa application form duly filled and completed.
  • A Valid Passport and UK residence permit. The passport should carry at least 2 blank pages and a validity of at least 3 months from the date of return from the Schengen country.
  • 2 Photographs (In passport format) should be attached to the application form showing the complete face of the applicant. The photographs should be taken on a light background.
  • Proof of accommodation should accompany the application like hotel bookings containing the entire details of stay in Sweden.
  • Applicant should take Travel Medical Insurance confirming minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for Sweden and other Schengen countries.
  • Application should be accompanied with proof of transportation (Flight tickets/Train Tickets/Driving License/Vehicle Registration Number).
  • A Copy of Return-ticket reservation
  • Travel Itinerary and Cover Letter should state the purpose of your visit to Schengen country ( In case of a family visit, a letter from host or sponsor, host’s passport copies, and other necessary details with application should be accompanied -if applicable)
  • Documents as proof of Civil Status (Marriage certificate, Birth Certificate of children, and Ration Card if applicable).
  • Sufficient Personal Means of Subsistence. A Proof of income should be attached as proof by the applicant showing sufficient financial means to cover the expenses during the stay in Sweden. The applicant must attest possessing 450 SEK or 48.26 EUR/day for stay in Sweden, at the time of applying Swedish Schengen Visa.How To Apply For Visa

Specific Document requirements For Sweden Visa

Apart from general documents, following are the specific documents which vary and are required as per the employment status or purpose of visit:

I. Employed: Letter from Organization or Employer confirming the employment+ Current Bank Statement (Last 6 Months from application) + Leave permission from employer + Bank Statement(Last 6 months from application) or Certificate of tax deduction from salary.

II. Self Employed: Copy of Business License+ Bank Statement of Company (Last 6 Months from application) + Letter of Invitation (From concerned authority in case of Business Conference) +Documents confirming status of your employment in business.

III. Student: Letter of Enrollment and NOC (From University) + Student card or certificates (Of the course undertaken)

IV. Retired Individuals: Pension statement (Last 6 months from application)

V. Business Purpose: Invitation letter(From the company in Sweden which you will visit along with the address and date of visit) + Certificate from the employer (affirming your business travel) + Business Bank Statement (Last 6 months from application) + MOA & AOA in original certified copy/Trade License/ Partnership or Proprietorship documents + Letter of Invitation (Must state the coverage of expenses for stay in Sweden either by employer or Company in Sweden)

VI. Medical Purpose: Medical attestation from the hospital or doctor in Sweden ( Stating the medical situation and your date of appointment) + Receipt of medical fees + Local Medical report

VII. Film crew/Cultural/Sports/Religious Purpose: Invitation letter from the concerned authority (Providing details regarding the event, expense coverage, etc.) Name of the crew members + Duration of stay along with travel itinerary+ Entry tickets of the Event

VIII. Members of Official Delegations: Purpose of journey to Sweden + Duration of stay and place of accommodation + Official Invitation along with identity Proof

IX. Training/Research/Studies/Internship Purpose: Enrollment Certificate + Certificate for the courses attended or completed + Financial Sustenance

X. Spouse of a Swedish citizen: Proof of Swedish Citizenship of Spouse + Original Marriage Certificate (Swedish).

XI. Transit Visa: Entry Permit in transit country+ Valid Visa for destination country

XII. Minor: Proof of Parent’s Income (Income or Bank Statements) + Swedish Visa Application to be accompanied with authorization by parents or legal guardian.

For any inquiries regarding our services or any doubts regarding the documents for your Swedish Schengen Visa in UK, kindly get into touch with our team.

You can call us on 02084323472 or email us – info@findvisas.com

Normally,Sweden Visa Online takes 7 days to get approved; however, according to the below-given list, it will take nearly 2 weeks time. Hence, it is recommended that you apply 4 weeks prior to your travel date.

The Sweden Visa fees and the countries whose nationalities’ take up to 16 days to process their Swedish Schengen Visa are listed below: Swedish Fees

Visa Type

Consulate VISA FEE (IN GBP)

Visa Center Fee in GBP

Our Handling Charges In GBP

Total Online Payable
(Visa Fee + Our Charges)

Tourism/Visitor/Tourism/Visitor/
Family & Friends/Business

£67

£23

£208

£231

Transit visa –Single Entry

£67

£23

£208

£231

Business visa – Single/Multiple Entry

£67

£23

£208

£231

For British / EU Spouse

£67

£23

£208

£231

PROCESSING TIME: 3 WEEKS FOR THE FOLLOWING NATIONALS

AfghanistanAlgeriaAlbaniaBahrainBangladeshBurundiCongo
ColombiaEgyptIndonesiaIranIraqJordanKuwait
LebanonLibyaNepalNigeriaNorth KoreaOmanPakistan
PalestinePhilippinesQatarRwandaSaudi ArabiaSomaliaSierra Leone
SomaliaSri LankaSurinameSudanSyriaTunisiaU. A. E.
VietnamYemenZambiaZimbabwe

Sweden Visa FAQ

Q. How To Apply?
A. You need to apply online for a Visa to Sweden. We will fix an appointment for you in the Embassy. You need to visit the Embassy in person in order to submit your application and documents. You can request for a call back at our website.

Q. Can I Apply Online without Visiting the Visa Center in Person?
A. No, you would be required to visit in person at the Visa Application Center to submit your application on the given Sweden Visa appointment date.

Why choose Findvisas.com?

  1. We will fix your Bio Metric Appointment at Visa Centre.
  2. We will guide you for list of required documents.
  3. Visit the Visa Application Center and submit your documents.
  4. Get your Approved Visa for Sweden.

Note: Other than these, it takes 5-7 working days. Duration is decided by the Embassy only.

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