Visa for Business or Conference

Please note that the Embassy staff can not assist with translation or filling out the forms.

-Application form for Schengen Visa

-Appendix A

-Passport or other travel document, including a copy, valid for at least 90 days after expiration of visa. Photocopy of the identity page of the applicant's passport.

-Two colour photos not more than six months old, passport sized (45mm x 35mm), full face and taken against a light background.

-Medical insurance valid during the entire duration of stay in the Schengen area

-Copy of business license (from both Chinese and Swedish side), not older than one year.

-Flight reservation:
When applying for a visa for multiple visits:
reservation of the first visit. Attention: A
confirmed return ticket. The ticket should be
bought only after the visa has been issued!

-Proof of solvency Bank statements from the last 3 to 6 months, no deposits

-Proof of the solvency of your (employer’s)
company, if the company pays the costs of
travel and living; or

-Proof of your personal solvency, in case
personally covering the costs of travel and
living

-Proof of solvency for employees:
-a sealed copy of the business licence of
employing company
-a letter from the employer (in English, or in
Chinese with English translation) on official
company paper with stamp, signature, date
and clearly mentioning:
-address, telephone and fax numbers of
the company
-the name and position in the company of
the countersigning officer
-the name of the applicant, position, salary
and years of service
-approval for leave or absence

-Proof of accommodation
For the whole duration of the intended stay in the
territory of the member states of the Schengen
area.

-Business License of your company and original letter from your employer
-A sealed copy of the business license
On official company paper with stamp and
signature, mentioning clearly:
-full address and contact persons of the
company
-the name and position of the
countersigning officer
-name, position, salary and years of
employment
-the purpose of the visit
-confirmation of position after the return;
-the person or the entity who will bear your
travel and living costs

-Original invitation letter from the organiser of the event or the training
On official company paper with stamp and
signature, mentioning clearly:
-the full address and contacts of the
company
-the name and position of the
countersigning officer
-purpose + duration of the visit
-detailed program
-the person or the entity who will bear
your travel and living costs;
-whether the sponsor gives financial
guaranty for your return to China;
-proof of registration from a Chamber of
Commerce if applicable

-Work Permit (if applicable) 
A work permit may be needed in the following
cases:
-Business training “on the job”
-Working in your own company in the
Member state of Schengen Area as
destination.