Sweden Visa for Indians: Requirement, Fees & How to Apply

Indian nationals planning to visit Sweden for tourism must have a Schengen visa. Sweden is part of the Schengen agreement, which allows Indians to visit any of the Schengen states with a single visa.

The Sweden visa for Indians takes about 15 days to process and allows you to stay in the Schengen area for up to 90 days.

What Are The Sweden Visa Requirements?

To increase your chance of a successful Sweden visa application, you need all the required documents. Here are the documents you need for the Schengen tourist visa:

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  Application Form: Download the application form for the Schengen visa. Once you have downloaded it, complete the form accurately and neatly.

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  Photo: Provide a passport-sized photo that meets the requirements for the Schengen visa photo.

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  Passport: Submit your valid passport and a copy of your passport pages.

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  Previous Passports: If any, provide your previous passports. If your passport has been lost before, state so in a letter.

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  Accommodation Proof: Submit proof of your accommodation through hotel bookings or rental agreements. You need proof of stay for each Schengen country you plan to visit.

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  Flight Tickets: You must submit a return flight ticket, any intra-Schengen flight reservations, and planned train travels.

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  Travel itinerary: Submit a detailed travel itinerary for your trip. This must include activities you plan to do, places you will visit, where you will stay, and your flight details.

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  Travel Insurance: You must have travel insurance when visiting the Schengen area. Ensure that your travel insurance for the Schengen states meets the requirements.

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  Marriage/Birth Certificate: Submit a copy of your original marriage or birth certificate.

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  Proof Of Finances: Submit proof that you have enough funds to cover your stay in the Schengen area. This must be proven through bank statements, the last 2 years' tax return, or, if sponsored, a sponsoring letter.

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  If Employed: You must submit an employment contract, the last 3 months' pay slips, and a letter from your employer approving your leave.

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  If Self-Employed: You need proof of company registration and a personal account number registration with bank statements from the last 3 months.

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  If Studying: Submit a letter of enrollment from your college or university.

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  If Retired: You need pension statements from the last 3 months or proof of regular income.

Note: The embassy or consulate can request additional documents if required. 

Applying For Your Sweden Visa Through Atlys

Atlys offers you personal visa assistance when applying for a Sweden visa. Atlys will get you the fastest available visa appointment and assist you by ensuring you provide the correct documents for your Sweden visa from India:

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  Starting Your Application: Initiate your Sweden visa application by visiting the Atlys website and providing your travel details. Upload the requested documents and submit the application.

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  Talk To A Professional: One of our professional visa concierge will contact you and provide the necessary details regarding the next steps.

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  Examining Your Travel Plans: Atlys will examine your travel plans and documents to ensure they meet the Schengen visa intent and limit the chance of rejection.

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  Securing Your Visa Appointment: Atlys helps you skip long waiting periods by getting the quickest available Sweden visa appointment.

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  Detailed Checklist: To simplify the process even more, Atlys will provide a checklist to help you prepare for your Schengen visa appointment.

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  Day Of Your Appointment: Attend your appointment with all required documents and answer the questions during your interview. You might also need to submit your biometrics during your appointment.

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  Await Your Visa: Atlys will keep you updated regarding your visa processing. Once approved, you can collect your visa from the application centre.

Applying By Yourself Through Government Channels

Indian citizens can also apply for a Sweden Schengen visa through a visa application centre or the embassy in New Delhi. Here are the basic steps when applying for your Sweden visa for Indians:

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  Gather The Documents: Collect all the documents required for your Sweden visa. Ensure that you have all the documents and that they are completed accurately.

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  Compete The Application Form: Accurately complete the Schengen visa application form. It is important since missing information can delay your visa processing.

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  Schedule An Appointment: Schedule an appointment to submit your application at an embassy or application centre. The Schengen visa appointment date can vary, so scheduling an appointment well in advance is important.

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  Attend your Appointment: On the day of your appointment, be sure to arrive 15 minutes before the time with all your documents. At your appointment, you will submit your application for the Sweden visa.

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  Attend The Visa Interview: You must also attend a short visa interview at the appointment and provide your biometrics if you haven't done so in the last 59 months.

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  Pay The Sweden Visa Fees: The fees for the Sweden visa will be paid at the embassy or application centre when you submit your application.

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  Wait For The Processing Of Your Visa: Processing the Sweden visa for Indians generally takes about 15 days. However, delays can cause the time to take up to 20 days.

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  Collect Your Visa: Once your visa gets approved, you can collect it from the embassy or application centre where you have applied.

General Information About The Sweden Visa For Indians

Next, we will discuss some important factors regarding a Sweden visa for Indians:

What Are The Sweden Visa Fees For Indians?

The Sweden visa fee for Indians is as follows:

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  For adults: € 80 (approximately ₹ 7,185).

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  For children aged 6 to 12 years: € 40 (approximately ₹ 3,592).

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  For children below 6 years: Free.

What Are the Sweden Visa Processing Time?

Once you submit the application for the Sweden visa, it will take about 15 days to process but can take up to 20 days or longer if delayed. Factors can affect the processing time, such as:

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  Missing documents. 

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  Incorrect information.

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  Peak travel seasons.

Even though it takes about 15 days to process your visa, it is advised to apply for your visa 1-2 months before your travel. This allows sufficient time for visa processing and scheduling of your visa appointment.

What Is The Sweden Visa Stay Period?

The Sweden visa for Indians allows you to stay in the Schengen area for up to 90 days. This is also known as the 90 / 180 rule, which allows you a 90-day stay every 180 days.

It is important to accurately read your Schengen visa since sometimes the embassy only allows a certain stay period, not the full 90 days. This stay period will be shown under "Number of days" on your visa.

Sweden Visa Rules For Indians

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  Having a Schengen visa for Sweden does not automatically allow entry into the country. The authorities will make the final entry decision at the border entry points.

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  Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after departing from the Schengen area.

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  Check the allowed stay period on your visa. Overstaying your visa can lead to serious fines as well as getting deported.

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  Attending a visa appointment is a must when applying for a Schengen visa.

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  The Schengen visa can be used for various reasons, depending on your reasons for applying. Once approved, you can only use the visa for the intended purpose you applied for.

Our Commitment To Visa Accuracy

At Atlys, we understand how crucial it is to have precise and current information when applying for a visa. That's why we sourced all the details in this guide from reliable government sources, including:

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  Embassy of Sweden in India.

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  Government Offices of Sweden.

The fees and requirements for the Sweden visa can change without warning. This is why contacting the embassy for the most current information on the fees and requirements is important.