Tourist Visa

Please note that all documents are required at the same time, or your application will not be accepted.

• Application for Schengen Visa,
  completed, signed and dated
  
  
• Appendix D: Family Appendix for Applicants
  
  
• Passport or other travel document, valid for at least a further three months after the end of the trip
  
  
• Two [2] photographs of passport style and size [35 x 45 mm] for all applicants, including minors. Your photograph must be:
  – colour photo
  – recent and of true likeness
  – showing full face and neutral expression
  – taken without headgear
  – head coverings and hats are only acceptable due to religious beliefs, and even then, may not cover any portion of the applicant's face
  – taken against a plain, evenly lit and white background
  
  Photographs that do not conform to these standards will be rejected and may cause delay in processing the application.
  > Examples of photos
  
  
• Proof of purpose of the visit, evidence of accommodation, e.g. confirmed hotel reservation or confirmation of organised tour
  
  
• Evidence of occupation/student status
  
  
• Evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay
  
  
• A valid, personal travel insurance which covers costs for
  – emergency treatment by a doctor
  – urgent ambulance transportation
  – transportation/repatriation back to applicant's home country if required.
  
  The insurance must cover at least 30,000 Euro and be valid in all Schengen states and cover the total length of stay.
  
  
• Parental consent is required for minors travelling alone or with relatives.

Your entry visa must be entered in your passport before your arrival in Sweden.

How much does it cost?

As of 23 January 2009 the new application fee for a Schengen Visa will be INR 3,900.

All payments for application fees regarding Visas should be made by Bank Draft in favour of the “Embassy of Sweden (Visa)”.