Sweden Visa Application Requirements

 

Here are the important Sweden Schengen Visa application requirements for the following visa types: Student, Business, and Tourist/Visitor Visa (valid for short stays up to 90 days).

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✅ General Requirements for All Sweden Schengen Visas:

All applicants must submit:

1. Completed Schengen Visa Application Form

   • Signed and filled accurately.

2. Valid Passport

   • Issued within the last 10 years.

   • At least 2 blank pages.

   • Valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended stay.

3. Recent Passport-Size Photograph

   • Taken within the last 6 months, white background, Schengen standards.

4. Travel Itinerary

   • Round-trip flight booking/reservation.

   • Planned dates and cities of travel.

5. Proof of Accommodation

   • Hotel booking, Airbnb, or invitation from a host.

6. Travel Insurance

   • Minimum €30,000 coverage.

   • Must cover the entire Schengen area and stay duration.

7. Proof of Financial Means

   • Recent bank statements (last 3 months), sponsorship letter, or proof of income.

   • Sweden recommends around SEK 450 per day (~€40/day).

8. Visa Fee Payment

   • Standard fee: €80 (adult), €40 (children 6–12), free for under 6s.

 

🎓 Student Visa (Short-Term – Less than 90 Days)

Additional documents:

• Acceptance Letter from a Swedish educational institution.

• Proof of Payment for tuition (if applicable).

• Proof of Sufficient Funds for living expenses.

• Accommodation Proof (student housing, host family, etc.).

• No Objection Letter from current school/university (if applicable).

 

💼 Business Visa

Additional documents:

• Invitation Letter from the Swedish company detailing:

  • Purpose of the visit

  • Duration and location of meetings

  • Who will cover expenses

• Letter from Employer (in applicant’s home country):

  • Confirming job title, duration of employment, and reason for travel.

• Business Documents (if applicable): trade licenses, registration certificates, etc.

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🧳 Tourist / Visitor Visa

Additional documents:

• Detailed Travel Plan / Tour Itinerary

• If Visiting Friends/Family in Sweden:

  • Invitation Letter from host (may require approval from Swedish Migration Agency)

  • Copy of Host’s Passport or Residence Permit

• Proof of Social/Economic Ties to home country (job, school, family, property)

  • To prove intent to return after visit.

 

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