Visa Information

Overview

Visa Application to Sweden need to be completed by downloading the Schengen Visa application form. A short-stay Schengen visa with ‘Tourism’ as the purpose of travel is only for visiting the Schengen area as a tourist. This includes as part of a holiday, a cruise, city trip or other recreational purpose.

If you wish to combine such a visit with a business trip to the Sweden, select ‘Business’ as your purpose of travel.

A short-stay Schengen visa can be issued for a maximum of 90 days. You can apply for short-stay visa as earliest 6 months before departure.

Visa Fees

Service charge

Payment can be made via credit/debit card (No AMEX). Personal checks or cash are not accepted at the VFS Center.

• All fees are non-refundable.

Who is exempt from the visa fee?

• Family members to EU citizens who live or relocate to Sweden to be able to get the application fee exempted as well as less documents to submit for the application.

• There are also other exemptions for visa fee exemption.

• Children under the age of six
• school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training;
• researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.

Documents Required

PLEASE SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR MINORS.

Get all the documents required for your application. The checklist explains which documents you need to provide and which requirements they must meet.

• Application for Schengen Visa - to be completed, signed and dated. Please ensure that application forms for minors are signed by both parents.
• Passport, with at least 2 blank pages, valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and not issued more than 10 years ago as of the date of return from your scheduled trip. When applicant opts for passport collection, then an extra photocopy of passport bio data page needs to be provided
• 1 passport photo, in color with white background, taken from the front. Digital files and photocopies of passport pictures will NOT be accepted. Photograph should meet the requirement as pe ICAO (as mentioned in Photo Specification tab)

• Proof of purpose of the visit: evidence of accommodation, please provide hotel reservation or confirmation of an organized tour.

  • Flight/travel tickets reservation only

NOTE: The Embassy does not require the flight nor hotel to be paid but a reservation is required

• Evidence of occupation/student status:

  • If you are employed, bring proof of your current occupation in the Canada, i.e. an original letter from your employer, a solicitor or the Company House
  • Notarized copy of Permanent Resident Card or other valid visa + permit (visitor or work or study) valid for at least three months after the intended departure from the Schengen area.
  • If you are a student, bring an original letter from your school or university confirming your status/attendance and a recent bank statement.
  • Documents must be original and not older than one month
• Evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay i.e. original bank statements for latest three months
• Approval letter of vacation from work, university etc. is required to be submitted along with the application.

• A confirmation letter from your insurance company stating clearly that you have international coverage for:

  • any emergency medical expenses
  • emergency hospital treatment

  • repatriation for medical reasons

    Minimum coverage must be EUR 30,000 (equivalent EURO 50,000), $0 deductible and the coverage has to be valid for the entire duration of the trip. If your insurance company cannot provide such a letter, you must find an international insurance that does.

    Note! A copy of your insurance card is not enough. You need to provide proof of the above mentioned items.

• Children under 18 must have their birth certificate having name of both parents with them.

• DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR MINORS –

  • Application form signed by both parents.
  • Passport and Canada Visa (Original and copy)
  • Full version birth certificate (Original and copy). If document is not in English, a notarized copy must be provided.
  • Consent letter signed by both parents. If single parent, then sole custody letter/residence/custody order from court or solicitor must be provided.
  • Copy of parents ID

NOTE: An entry visa does not automatically entitle the holder to enter the Schengen area. A decision is made every time the traveler passes through a border control, as travelers must have (1) proof of sufficient funds to support themselves for the duration of their stay and their return, (2) travel medical insurance, and (3) documents indicating the purpose of their visit.

Photo Specifications

Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

**the face profile of 2.8 cm to 3.1 cm is acceptable for applicants.

Please provide one recent photograph (not more than 1 month old) of you.  Please be advised that all our VFS Application centers have the facility to take correct photograph as per requirements, the fee for same is $15.

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background]
• Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for an application for Schengen visa is generally 15 business days from the day that the Embassy receives the application. However, certain applications may exceed this time at the discretion of the Sweden Embassy.

Applications can be submitted up to six months in advance.

Download Forms

Visa Application Form

Please Note:

• The forms are in PDF format.
• You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download this form.

To download the Application Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

Overview

Visa Application to Sweden need to be completed by downloading the Schengen Visa application form. A short-stay Schengen visa with ‘Business’ as the purpose of travel is for visiting Sweden to take part in commercial activities. This includes attending meetings, conferences or training courses.

Such visas can only be issued to applicants not being paid for work by an entity within Sweden. If you intend to undertake paid work in Sweden, you will need to obtain a work permit.

A short-stay Schengen visa can be issued for a maximum of 90 days. You can apply for short-stay visa as earliest 6 months before departure.

Visa Fees

Service charge

• Payment can be made via credit/debit card (No AMEX). Personal checks or cash are not accepted at the VFS Center.

• All fees are non-refundable.

Who is exempt from the visa fee?

• Family members to EU citizens who live or relocate to Sweden to be able to get the application fee exempted as well as less documents to submit for the application.

• There are also other exemptions for visa fee exemption.

• Children under the age of six
• school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training;
• researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.

Documents Required

PLEASE SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR MINORS.

Get all the documents required for your application. The checklist explains which documents you need to provide and which requirements they must meet.

• Application for Schengen Visa - to be completed, signed and dated. Please ensure that application forms for minors are signed by both parents.
• Passport, with at least 2 blank pages, valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and not issued more than 10 years ago as of the date of return from your scheduled trip. When applicant opts for passport collection, then an extra photocopy of passport bio data page needs to be provided
• 1 passport photo, in color with white background, taken from the front. Digital files and photocopies of passport pictures will NOT be accepted. Photograph should meet the requirement as pe ICAO (as mentioned in Photo Specification tab)
• A copy of your hotel reservation.
• Notarized copy of Permanent Resident Card or other valid visa + permit (visitor or work or study) valid for at least three months after the intended departure from the Schengen area.

• A confirmation letter from your insurance company stating clearly that you have international coverage for:

  • any emergency medical expenses
  • emergency hospital treatment
  • repatriation for medical reasons

  Minimum coverage must be EUR 30,000 (equivalent EURO 50,000), $0 Deductible and the coverage has to be valid for the entire duration of the trip. If your insurance company cannot provide such a letter, you must find an international insurance that does.

  Note: A copy of your insurance card is not enough. You need to provide proof of the above mentioned items.

• Business references: letter from Canada company AND an invitation from the Swedish company stating who will cover the expenses. If the applicant is incurring their own expenses then the latest 3 months bank statement is required to be submitted.
• A copy of your flight itinerary.

NOTE: An entry visa does not automatically entitle the holder to enter the Schengen area. A decision is made every time the traveler passes through a border control, as traveler must have (1) proof of sufficient funds to support themselves for the duration of their stay and their return, (2) travel medical insurance, and (3) documents indicating the purpose of their visit.

Photo Specifications

Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

**the face profile of 2.8 cm to 3.1 cm is acceptable for applicants.

Please provide one recent photograph (not more than 1 month old) of you.  Please be advised that all our VFS Application centers have the facility to take correct photograph as per requirements, the fee for same is $15.

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background]
• Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for an application for Schengen visa is generally 15 business days from the day that the Embassy receives the application. However, certain applications may exceed this time at the discretion of the Sweden Embassy.

Applications can be submitted up to six months in advance.

Download Forms

Visa Application Form

Please Note:

• The forms are in PDF format.
• You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download this form.

To download the Application Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

Overview

Visa Application to Sweden need to be completed by downloading the Schengen Visa application form. A short-stay Schengen visa with ‘Visiting family/friends’ as the purpose of travel is for visiting family and/or friends in Sweden.

A short-stay Schengen visa can be issued for a maximum of 90 days.You can apply for short-stay visa as earliest 6 months before departure.

Visa Fees

Service charge

• Payment can be made via credit/debit card (No AMEX). Personal checks or cash are not accepted at the VFS Center.

• All fees are non-refundable.

Who is exempt from the visa fee?

• Family members to EU citizens who live or relocate to Sweden to be able to get the application fee exempted as well as less documents to submit for the application.

• There are also other exemptions for visa fee exemption.

• Children under the age of six
• school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training;
• researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.

Documents Required

PLEASE SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR MINORS.

Get all the documents required for your application. The checklist explains which documents you need to provide and which requirements they must meet.

• Application for Schengen Visa - to be completed, signed and dated. Please ensure that application forms for minors are signed by both parents.
• Passport, with at least 2 blank pages, valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and not issued more than 10 years ago as of the date of return from your scheduled trip. When applicant opts for passport collection, then an extra photocopy of passport bio data page needs to be provided
• 1 passport photo, in color with white background, taken from the front. Digital files and photocopies of passport pictures will NOT be accepted. Photograph should meet the requirement as pe ICAO (as mentioned in Photo Specification tab)
• Notarized copy of Permanent Resident Card or other valid visa + permit (visitor or work or study) valid for at least three months after the intended departure from the Schengen area.

• Proof of purpose of the visit:

  • Letter of invitation form #241011 from your relatives/friends in Sweden.
  • Sponsor’s proof of ID- Copy of Swedish ID (can be passport, Identification card or driving license)
  • Evidence of accommodation
  • Flight/travel tickets reservation

• A confirmation letter from your insurance company stating clearly that you have international coverage for:

  • any emergency medical expenses
  • emergency hospital treatment
  • repatriation for medical reasons

Minimum coverage must be EUR 30,000 (equivalent $50,000), $0 Deductible and the coverage has to be valid for the entire duration of the trip. If your insurance company cannot provide such a letter, you must find an international insurance that does.

Note: A copy of your insurance card is not enough. You need to provide proof of the above mentioned items.

• Letter from employer stating that you are employed and have vacation time or have eligible vacation. (If you are self-employed, include a copy of your business license and tax return. If you are a student, include a letter from the school verifying enrollment.)
• Evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay, i.e. original recent bank statement, l. If you are being sponsored, please provide the hosts last three months bank statements. NO Travelers checks or Credit Card statements are acceptable. A letter from the reference person who sponsor, stating he/she will sponsor and the relationship to the person, alongwith a copy of ID.

NOTE: An entry visa does not automatically entitle the holder to enter the Schengen area. A decision is made every time the traveler passes through a border control, as travelers must have (1) proof of sufficient funds to support themselves for the duration of their stay and their return, (2) travel medical insurance, and (3) documents indicating the purpose of their visit.

Photo Specifications

Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

**the face profile of 2.8 cm to 3.1 cm is acceptable for applicants.

Please provide one recent photograph (not more than 1 month old) of you.  Please be advised that all our VFS Application centers have the facility to take correct photograph as per requirements, the fee for same is $15.

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background]
• Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for an application for Schengen visa is generally 15 business days from the day that the Embassy receives the application. However, certain applications may exceed this time at the discretion of the Sweden Embassy.

Applications can be submitted up to six months in advance.

Download Forms

Visa Application Form

Please Note:

• The forms are in PDF format.
• You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download this form.

Questionnaire:

Appendix: Family Appendix for Applicants

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU COMPLETE BOTH OF THE ABOVE FORMS IN FULL AND BRING THEM WITH YOU WHEN ATTENDING FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT.

To download the Application Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

Overview

Visa Application to Sweden need to be completed by downloading the Schengen Visa application form. A short-stay Schengen visa for the purpose of Medical Treatment in Sweden.

A short-stay Schengen visa can be issued for a maximum of 90 days.You can apply for short-stay visa as earliest 6 months before departure.

Visa Fees

Service charge

• Payment can be made via credit/debit card (No AMEX). Personal checks or cash are not accepted at the VFS Center.

• All fees are non-refundable.

Who is exempt from the visa fee?

• Family members to EU citizens who live or relocate to Sweden to be able to get the application fee exempted as well as less documents to submit for the application.

• There are also other exemptions for visa fee exemption.

• Children under the age of six
• school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training;
• researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.

Documents Required

PLEASE SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR MINORS.

Get all the documents required for your application. The checklist explains which documents you need to provide and which requirements they must meet.

• Application for Schengen Visa - to be completed, signed and dated. Please ensure that application forms for minors are signed by both parents.
• Passport, with at least 2 blank pages, valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and not issued more than 10 years ago as of the date of return from your scheduled trip. When applicant opts for passport collection, then an extra photocopy of passport bio data page needs to be provided
• 1 passport photo, in color with white background, taken from the front. Digital files and photocopies of passport pictures will NOT be accepted. Photograph should meet the requirement as pe ICAO (as mentioned in Photo Specification tab)
• Notarized copy of Permanent Resident Card or other valid visa + permit (visitor or work or study) valid for at least three months after the intended departure from the Schengen area.

• Proof of purpose of the visit:

  • Signed invitation form 219011 when applying visa for visits for medical treatment, Appendix to Application for Schengen Visa. [FOR MEDICALVISITS ONLY]
  • Evidence of accommodation
  • Flight/travel tickets reservation

• A confirmation letter from your insurance company stating clearly that you have international coverage for:

  • any emergency medical expenses
  • emergency hospital treatment
  • repatriation for medical reasons

  Minimum coverage must be EUR 30,000 (equivalent $50,000), $0 Deductible and the coverage has to be valid for the entire duration of the trip. If your insurance company cannot provide such a letter, you must find an international insurance that does.

  Note: A copy of your insurance card is not enough. You need to provide proof of the above mentioned items.

• Letter from employer stating that you are emloyed and have vacation time or have eligible vacation. (If you are self-employed, include a copy of your business license and tax return. If you are a student, include a letter from the school verifying enrollment.)

• Evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay, i.e. original recent bank statement, l. If you are being sponsored, please provide the hosts last three months bank statements. NO Travelers checks or Credit Card statements are acceptable. A letter from the reference person who sponsor, stating he/she will sponsor and the relationship to the person, alongwith a copy of ID.

  NOTE: An entry visa does not automatically entitle the holder to enter the Schengen area. A decision is made every time the traveler passes through a border control, as travelers must have (1) proof of sufficient funds to support themselves for the duration of their stay and their return, (2) travel medical insurance, and (3) documents indicating the purpose of their visit.

Photo Specifications

Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

**the face profile of 2.8 cm to 3.1 cm is acceptable for applicants.

Please provide one recent photograph (not more than 1 month old) of you.  Please be advised that all our VFS Application centers have the facility to take correct photograph as per requirements, the fee for same is $15.

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background]
• Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for an application for Schengen visa is generally 15 business days from the day that the Embassy receives the application. However, certain applications may exceed this time at the discretion of the Sweden Embassy.

Applications can be submitted up to six months in advance.

Download Forms

Visa Application Form

Please Note:

• The forms are in PDF format.
• You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download this form.

To download the Application Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

Overview

Visa Application to Sweden need to be completed by downloading the Schengen Visa application form. An airport transit visa allows you to change planes at a Sweden airport for onward travel to a destination outside the Schengen area. You can apply for short-stay visa as earliest 6 months before departure.

Whether you need an airport transit visa depends on your nationality and any exemptions for which you may be eligible.

Please note: the visa does not grant entry to Sweden or to any other Schengen country. This means you cannot leave the airport. If you are transiting through Sweden to a destination within the Schengen area, you will need a short-stay Schengen visa.

Visa Fees

Service charge

• Payment can be made via credit/debit card (No AMEX). Personal checks or cash are not accepted at the VFS Center.

• All fees are non-refundable.

Who is exempt from the visa fee?

• Family members to EU citizens who live or relocate to Sweden to be able to get the application fee exempted as well as less documents to submit for the application.

• There are also other exemptions for visa fee exemption.

• Children under the age of six
• school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training;
• researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.

Documents Required

PLEASE SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR MINORS.

• Application for Schengen Visa - to be completed, signed and dated in boxes 36 and 37 as well as the bottom of the application.
• Passport, with at least 2 blank pages, valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and not issued more than 10 years ago as of the date of return from your scheduled trip. The same applies to passports issued more than 10 years ago that have since been extended (when applicant opts for passport collection, then an extra photocopy of passport bio data page needs to be provided).
• 1 passport photo, in color, taken from the front. Digital files and photocopies of passport pictures will NOT be accepted.
• Notarized copy of Permanent Resident Card or other valid visa + permit (visitor or work or study) valid for at least three months after the intended departure from the Schengen area.
• Copy of airline ticket(s)
• Children under 18 must have their birth certificate having name of both the parents with them.
• Children travelling alone or with one parent must have letter of consent and proof of ID of both parents and the non travelling parent. In the absence of consent letter only sole custody and residence orders from the courts will be accepted.

NOTE: An entry visa does not automatically entitle the holder to enter the Schengen area. A decision is made every time the traveler passes through a border control, as travelers must have (1) proof of sufficient funds to support themselves for the duration of their stay and their return, (2) travel medical insurance, and (3) documents indicating the purpose of their visit.

Photo Specifications

Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

**the face profile of 2.8 cm to 3.1 cm is acceptable for applicants.

Please provide one recent photograph (not more than 1 month old) of you.  Please be advised that all our VFS Application centers have the facility to take correct photograph as per requirements, the fee for same is $15.

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background]
• Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for an application for Schengen visa is generally 15 business days from the day that the Embassy receives the application. However, certain applications may exceed this time at the discretion of the Sweden Embassy.

Applications can be submitted up to six months in advance.

Download Forms

Visa Application Form

Please Note:

• The forms are in PDF format.
• You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download this form.

To download the Application Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.