Documents Required for Sweden Schengen Visa

The Swedish representative authorities in your country of residence in charge of visa processing, want you to submit several documents to prove you are eligible for a Sweden visa.

The statutory Sweden visa requirements are as follows:

• Swedish visa application form. Complete the form in your computer with correct information that complies with the information in the rest of the documents. Do not forget to sign the form after you print it!
• Two passport photos. The photos should be identical and comply with the photograph requirements for Swedish visa application.
• Your valid passport. Your passport must fulfill the following requirements:
  • It must have two blank pages in order to affix visa.
  • It must not be older than 10 years.
  • It must have a validity of at least three more months beyond the date you plan to leave Sweden and the whole territory of Schengen.
• Copies of your previous visas (if applicable).
• Sweden Travel Health Insurance. A confirmation that you have health insurance for Sweden and the whole Schengen territory, with a minimum coverage of €30,000.
• Round-trip Flight Itinerary. A document that shows you have a booked flight, to enter and leave Sweden. This document should specify flight numbers, dates, and your details.
• Proof of accommodation. I.e. a hotel reservation in Sweden
• Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Sweden. A foreigner who seeks to enter the territory of Sweden must be able to attest possessing 450 SEK or €48.26 per each day that he or she plans to stay in Sweden.
• A cover letter. A personal letter in which you explain why you are applying to visit Sweden, how long you plan to stay, when will you leave, where you will be staying and other details.
• Proof of civil status. This could be a marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.

Additional Swedish Visa Requirements Based on Your Employment Status

The additional Sweden visa requirements depending on your employment status are as follows:

If employed:

• Employment contract
• Current bank statement of the latest 6 months
• Leave permission from the employer
• Income Tax Return (ITR) form

If self-employed:

• A copy of your business license
• Company bank statement of the latest 6 months
• Income Tax Return (ITR)

If a student:

• Proof of enrollment
• No-objection certificate from school or university
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If retired:

• Pension statement of the latest 6 months

If applicable:

• Proof of regular income generated by property, for the last 6 months

>>Getting a NOC letter from your employer or university.

 Additional Swedish Visa Requirements for Minors

Minors applying to get a short-stay visa to Sweden, or parents applying for their minor child to get a visa, will need to complete the following additional Swedish Visa Requirements in their application file:

• Birth certificate of the minor traveling to Sweden.
• Family court order. In cases where only one parent has full custody over the child.
• Visa application form signed by parents/legal guardian.
• Minor Consent Form duly signed by both parents / legal guardians.
• Passport Copy / PAN Card Copy or any other identity document, containing picture and signature of both the parents / legal guardians.
• If the minor will be travelling alone with another person:
  • An original and copy of the accompanying person’s passport page containing the holder’s data, and expiry date, a recent photograph and valid visa copy.
  • A notarized parental authorization to travel to Sweden, signed by both parents / guardians

*Note: When applying at the Swedish embassy/consulate in home country, the guardian or parent should accompany their under-age children.

Additional Requirements Based on the Purpose of Entry to Sweden

According to the reason why you wish to travel to Sweden, you will need to provide some additional documents for a visa. Following find the additional Sweden visa requirements based on your purpose of entry.

Sweden Airport Transit Visa Requirements

If you are traveling to a non-Schengen country, but you need to land at an airport in Sweden to change flights, you may need to apply for a Sweden Airport Transit Visa.

Check the list of the countries the nationals of which need to obtain a Sweden Airport Transit Visa, to find out if you need one.

Required Documents for an Airport Transit Schengen Visa to Sweden

When applying to obtain a Sweden Airport Transit visa, you must provide the following additional documents:

• A valid visa (if needed) for the final country you are travelling to.
• The flight ticket for the final country you are travelling to.

Sweden Transit Visa Requirements

If you are a seafarer who needs to stop at one of the Swedish harbors, in order to take another ship to your non-EU/EEA country, then you may have to apply for a Sweden Transit Visa.

Required Documents for an Transit Schengen Visa to Sweden

When applying to obtain a Sweden Transit visa, you must provide the following additional documents:

• A valid visa (if needed) for the final country you are travelling to.
• The ticket for the final country you are travelling to.
• Invitation from the shipping company/ maritime agency of Sweden.
• Copy of the seafarer’s working contracts/appointment letter in order to board the ship.
• Seaman’s book.

Sweden Tourist Visa Requirements

If the main purpose for undertaking a trip to Sweden is tourism, vacations or similar, you will need to apply for a Sweden tourist visa for short-stay visits.

Required Documents for a Tourist Schengen Visa to Sweden

When applying to obtain a Swedish Tourist visa, you must provide the following additional documents:

• Travel Itinerary. A description of your trip day-to-day.
• Proof how you will be financing your trip to Sweden.
• Certificate from the travel agency confirming booking of an organized trip (if applicable).

Sweden Visitor Visa Requirements

In case you are planning to travel to Sweden in order to visit family members or friends living in here, who invited you over, then you should hold a Sweden Visitor visa when you show up at the Swedish port of entry.

Required Documents for a Schengen Visitor Visa to Sweden

When applying to obtain a visa to visit your friends or relatives in Sweden, you must provide the following additional documents:

• Travel Itinerary. Detailed day-to-day plan of your trip in Sweden.
• Letter of Invitation. By the relative/friend residing in Sweden, inviting you to visit alongside with:
  • Host’s ID.
  • Copy of residence permit if the hot is not an EU national.
  • Proof of Kinship. Certificate proving the existence of family relationship between you and the host (if applicable).
• Proof of host’s financial means. If the host is paying for your support in Sweden, then he/she should provide you with one of the following:
  • 03 months’ pay slips,
  • pension statements
  • 3 months bank excerpts

Sweden Business Visa Requirements

If you are need to attend a business related activity as i.e. a conference, a contract signing, a business meeting etc., you will need to apply for a Sweden Business Visa before you travel to Sweden.

Required Documents for a Business Schengen Visa to Sweden

When applying to obtain a Swedish Business visa, you must provide the following additional documents:

• Invitation letter from the Swedish company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit.
• A letter from your employer. In this letter should be stated why you will be traveling to Sweden.
• Business bank statement. Preferably for the last 6 months.
• Guarantee for expenses. Regarding the applicant’s expenses during their stay in Sweden, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.
• Business correspondence or orders proving the existence of a business relationship between your company and the inviting company.

Sweden Study Visa Requirements

When traveling to Sweden in order to attend a study course, training or other similar activities related to education set to last less than 90 days, you will need to hold for a Sweden study visa.

Required Documents for a Student Schengen Visa to Sweden

When applying to get a Swedish Student visa, you must provide the following additional documents that apply to your situation:

• No objection letter from the educational institution where you are currently enrolled.
• Student cards or certificates of the establishment at which you are enrolled.
• Internship agreement. Signed between the company in Sweden, the establishment of origin and the trainee.
• Certificate of admission or registration at an educational establishment for the purpose of attending academic or vocational courses
• Cover letter from the inviting company.

Sweden Medical Visa Requirements

When traveling to Sweden under the purpose of receiving medical treatment, or as the companion of a patient set to receive medical care in Sweden, you will need to apply for a Swedish Medical Visa.

Required Documents for a Medical Schengen Visa to Sweden

When applying to get a visa to receive medical care in Sweden, you must provide the following additional documents:

• A local medical report. Issued from a doctor / clinic / hospital in your home country, confirming that you need medical treatment in Sweden.
• A medical attestation from the hospital or doctor in Sweden, confirming the date of your appointment as well as your medical situation. It should also confirm that the hospital can perform the specific medical treatment and that you will be accepted accordingly.
• Proof of financial arrangement made.
• Official confirmation of the treatment/appointment by the receiving medical institution (hospital/clinic) in

Sweden Cultural/Sports/Religious Events Visa Requirements

If you are planning to travel to Sweden in order to attend a cultural, sports or religious event or as a part of a film crew you will have to apply for a Sweden Cultural/Sports/Religious Events Visa before taking the trip.

Required Documents for a Schengen Visa to Sweden for Cultural, Sports, Film Crew or Religious Purposes

When applying to get a Swedish visa under the purpose of attending a Cultural / Sports / Religious Event in Sweden you must provide the following additional documents:

Journeys undertaken to attend cultural, sports or religious events:

• Invitation from Organizer in Sweden with details upon the nature of events or activities that are to be held in Sweden.
• Entry tickets to event.
• Enrolment conditions.
• Detailed program of the event in Sweden.
• Proof of previous performances. Participation in previous festivals and ceremonies (cultural, religious), sports competitions, winners certificates, proof of world/international ranking (sports).

Journeys undertaken for Film Crew:

• Letter from Film Company – specifying title, synopsis and shooting locations of film.
• Complete list of names of travelling crew members along with their roles.
• Letter from agency in Sweden confirming arrangements for film permits.
• Certificate of registration with Association of Motion Pictures.

Sweden Visa for Spouse of Swedish National Requirements

If you are married to a Swedish passport holder, and you want to enter Sweden for a short-stay visit, you will need to apply for a Sweden Visa for Spouse of Swedish National.

Required Documents for a Swedish Schengen Visa for the Wife/Husband of a Swedish Citizen

When applying to get a Swedish visa as the spouse of a Swedish national/citizen, you must provide the following additional documents:

• Proof of Swedish citizenship (ID card or consular card or certification of Swedish nationality or naturalization order).
• Swedish marriage certificate.
• Swedish family record book.

Sweden Visa for Official Visit Requirements

When traveling to Sweden as a part of a delegation, representing your government or another institution or organization, you will need to hold a Sweden Visa for Official Visit.

Swedish Schengen Visa for Members of Official Delegations

When applying to get a Swedish visa as a member of an official delegation, you must provide the following additional documents:

• The official invitation copy.
• Evidence about the purpose of journey (negotiations, meetings, event by intergovernmental organizations, consultations).
• Original Note Verbal from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.