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A visa is a permit which is required in order for you to enter and remain in Sweden for a short period of time.
When applying for a business visa for Sweden, you must submit two sets of the following documents. Please note that all documents are required at the same time unless other is mentioned, or the application will not be processed or it may cause delay in the process. The Embassy staff can not assist with translation or filling out the forms.
• Application form for Schengen Visa
• Appendix A: Questionnaire for Applicants
• Family details
• Original passport. The validity of the passport must be at least 3 months after your last day of stay in the Schengen area
• A copy of the first two pages of the applicant's passport and of all visas (Also previous passport if a new passport has been issued).
• 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, looking straight into the camera– 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 light background.
Photographs that do not conform to these standards will be rejected and may cause delay in processing the application.
• A copy of your medical travel insurance vaild in the entire Schengen area, covering cost of at least 30 000 Euro for urgent medical treatment and/or hospital treatment and repatriation for medical reasons.
• A document from your company/organization in Ethiopia signed by an authorised person other than yourself stating your position, responsibilities and the length of the employment. The letter must also certify that you will be visiting the Swedish or Norwegian company on behalf of your company/employer, and should explain the purpose of the visit and be in original.
• Invitation letter with original letter head from the company or organization in Sweden or Norway clearly stating the purpose and the length of the visit. The letter shall contain information of who will absorb the expenses for the visit.
You might also be asked for
• A copy of the Swedish company's certificate of incorporation (registreringsbevis found at Bolagsverket).
• Your company's bank statement for the 6 months and your personal bankstatement for the last 6 months. If you/your company pay for the trip and upkeep you must prove that you/your company have at least 40 Euro/day in the Schengen area. You must show that you have private financial means even if you travel on behalf of your company.
• Marriage certificate and birth certificate of children if applicable.
• Property documents. This may include, but are not limited to house or car ownership and shares.
• Your company's certificate or registration/business licence in original.
• Copy of booked ticket and hotel booking if avaliable
Be aware that if you are going for Sweden for some form of performance or to carry out your work, and you are receiving compensation for this, you might be requested to submit an application of work permit also.
Your entry visa must be entered in your passport before your arrival in Sweden. A visa does not guarantee your entry into the Schengen area at arrival. Should the Schengen State's border authority refuse entry, no claim to reimbursement of the visa can be submitted. The border police at the destination may request the presentation of sufficient funds, a letter of invitation, hotel reservation and proof of medical insurance. Failure to present said documents at arrival may result in entry being refused.