Visa for Visiting Relatives and Friends (incl. Girlfriend/Boyfriend)

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

- Application form for Schengen Visa

- Passport or other valid travel document with a validity of at least three months beyond the planned departure from Sweden/Schengen. Photocopy of the first page of the passport.

- Previous passport if a new passport has been issued within the last year.

- Copy of identification card, both sides (no translation needed)

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

- Copy of a paid medical travel insurance that covers the entire period of intended stay, valid for all Schengen states.

- Civic Registration (familjebevis) not more than 3 months old. 

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

- For minors (under 18) copy of student card + Original letter of the school, mentioning:
-full address, telephone number of the school
permission for absence
-name and function of the person giving the permission

- Minors travelling alone or with one parent:
- Notary Certificate of permission to travel from both parents or legal guardians (when minor is travelling alone) or the parent or legal guardian not travelling (if minor is travelling with one parent), legalized by MFA, and when not in China, attested by the relevant authorities in the country of residence.
- Notary Certificate of family relation or proof
of guardianship, legalised by MFA.

- (Official) invitation letter (not older than 6 months)
An official invitation issued by the authorities of
the country of destination. It is also accepted to
submit an invitation signed by the sponsor.

- Original financial guaranty by the sponsor
If the sponsor lives in the country of destination
-Proof of a regular income over the last 3
months, or
- a declaration of guarantee as provided for by the country of destination's national legislation.

If the sponsor lives in China but invites the applicant to travel together to the country of
destination
- signed guarantee letter
- copy of the residence permit for China
- proof of a regular income (letter employer)
- proof of a residence in the country of
destination or invitation to stay with close
family

- Proof of relationship with sponsor
For family visit: a notary certificate of family
relationship with the sponsor, legalised by MFA.

For friends visit: the relationship can be
substantiated with original documents, original
pictures, letter of invitation etc.

- Original "Hukou" (no translation)
With photocopies of all pages (only for Chinese nationals).

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

For employees:
-a sealed copy of the business licence of the
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 employing company;
- the name and position in the employing
company of the countersigning officer;
- the name of the applicant, position, salary
and years of service;
- approval for leave or absence.

For retired persons:
Proof of pension or other regular income

For unemployed adults:
If married: Letter of employment and income of
the spouse + Notary certificate of marriage,
legalised by MFA.
If single/divorced/widow/widower: Any other
proof of regular income.