Business visa

Requirements for a Business visa to Sweden – UAE nationals (last updated 12 October 2008)

* The Embassy will need 1 day to process the visa for UAE nationals applying at the Embassy of Sweden i Abu Dhabi


* The visa is personal and the application must therefore be handed in to the Embassy in person by the applicant.


* Passports validity - minimum 3 months (from the expiry date of the entry visa)


* Copy of the passport + recent photographs with white background


*Invitation letter from the business partner in Sweden - mentioning duration of visit/stay


* Appendix A should to be filled in by the applicant and submitted in original along with the application of the applicant.


* Application for Schengen visa together with the appendix's should be filled in completely and signed by each applicant's


* All documents should be submitted in English


* If the applicant is not able to collect the passport he/she must write a Letter of Authority for the person who will collect the passport on the applicant's behalf


* Each applicant must have a Travel insurance & Medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries and worth EURO 30000:-, WHICH SHOULD BE SUBMITTED WHEN THE VISA IS GRANTED.

Important Information:


- A completed application is not equal an approved visa and other documentation might be requested


- Travellers from countries outside of EU will have to show documents on the border which verify that they have enough money to fulfill the requirements for money of the Schengen countries.


- A Visa does not automatically entitle the holder to enter the Schengen area. A new examination of the visitor's right to enter the Schengen will be made by the authorities at the border.