Sweden Tourist Visa for Indian

If you want to visit Sweden for tourism, it needs to get Sweden tourist visa for Indian. The Sweden travel visa allows you to explore Sweden’s beautiful landscapes and culture. Thus before applying ,it is necessary to know how to get tourist visa for Sweden from India, Sweden visa requirements and fees for Indians.

Do Indians need Schengen visa to visit Sweden?

Yes, Sweden is a member state of the Schengen area, so Indians need to apply for Sweden Schengen visa. Thus, a Sweden tourist visa is nothing but a Schengen visa to visit and explore Sweden for a short stay of up to 90 days.

Sweden tourist visa for Indians is valid for 180 days and you can stay upto 90 days.

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When to apply for Sweden visa?

The processing time for a Sweden visa for Indians is 15-20 days after the visa application reach the embassy in India. if there is any incomplete documentation or additional checks required, it may take a longer time, up to 45 days.

Indians can apply six months before their intended travel dates so as to get an appointment on time and get visa in advance.

Fees for Sweden tourist visa for Indian

Applicant Type	Fee (EUR)
Adults (age 12 and above)	EUR 90
Children (age 6-11)	EUR 45
Children under six years	Free

1. Sweden visa fees is non refundable
2. Additional service charge of Euro 15 need to pay

Payment Methods:

Payment methods for Sweden tourist visa fees vary based on the application process and visa application centre. You can pay though cash, debit/credit card, bank draft, UPI payments.

How to Apply for a Swedish Tourist Visa for Indian?

For Sweden Schengen visa , you can apply through VFS visa application centers in India. it needs to follow general steps for Sweden visa application.

1. Visit the VFS Global website and click “Get Started Now.” 
2. Identify the visa type as per stay duration and purpose of visit
3. Download visa application and fill up
4. Make an appointment at VFS visa application center  
5. You have to go to a VFS visa application center to submit visa application and documents
6. Pay the visa application fee
7. Track your application
8. Get your visa (  Once approved, you will be notified)

After decision on your visa, you can get your passport and visa (if they approve it) from the VFS Global office. 

Visa application centers for Sweden visa are located in New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad.

Requirements for tourist visa in Sweden

1. Passport: A passport valid for at least 3 months with at least two blank pages. Need to present previous passports.
2. Photograph: One recent passport-sized photograph of size 35 x 45 mm . 
3. Proof of accommodation: Hotel bookings
4. Travel medical insurance: Applicants needs to submit proof of a tour insurance plan with a minimal cover of €30,000.
5. Proof of financial means: Bank statements of last 3 months and Personal Income Tax Return for the last 3 years
6. Return flight tickets
7. Personal cover letters with all personal as well travel details in it
8. Tour itinerary: Certificate from the travel agency confirming booking

Additional documents required as per occupation 

In addition to the above mandatory documents, as per occupation, it is necessary to submit the following documents:

1. For Employee:

• Original Company NOC with stamp
• Sign & pay slip for the last 3 month

2. For the proprietor/owner of the company:

• Cover letter from company’s letterhead
• Company’s Original 3-month bank statement
• proof of paid income tax (for 3 Years)
• Company Memo
• partnership deal
• establishment license or proprietorship with GST number

3. For Students:

• Certificate of enrolment at institute/school
• School or college ID
• No objection certificate (NOC) from school/university
• For university students: Last 3 months bank statements

4. For retired person:

• Retirement proof
• Pension statements of last 3 months 
• Proof of regular income by property ownership or business.

5. For Sponsored visa:

• Letter of sponsorship with passport copy of sponsor
• Sponsor’s last 3 months bank statement
• if sponsor is your spouse: marriage certificate
• if sponsor is your parents: birth certificate

Sweden visa photo requirements

Here are the photo requirements for a Sweden visa:

1. Photo Size: 35 x 45 mm
2. Should not be older than 6 months
3. Color photograph with  White Background
4. Straight head with natural face expression and eyes open
5. The face should cover 80% of the photo

Minimum bank balance for Sweden tourist visa

Indians need to keep SEK 450 i.e 40 Euro per person per day for expenses in Sweden. Thus considering this, you can keep minimum bank balance for Sweden tourist visa.

Sweden tourist visa processing time

Normally, you can get Sweden tourist visa within 15 days after visiting visa centre application center. To avoid any delay, it is advisable to submit visa application early well before. 

Sweden tourist visa tracking process

You may quickly determine the status of your Sweden tourist visa application by following these simple steps:

1. Visit the VFS online application tracking website for Iceland’s visa process.
2. Enter your reference number and date of birth in the specified fields.
3. To prove that you are not a robot, complete the captcha.
4. Click the submit button to view the current status of your visa application.

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FAQs

Can someone else apply for a Swedish tourist visa on some else’s behalf?

You can submit your application though representative. But it needs to submit power of attorney form along with visa application form at visa application center

What is the minimum bank balance needed for a Sweden tourist visa?

According to Swedish Immigration Authorities, individuals applying for a Sweden visa must demonstrate financial means by having at least SEK 450 or EUR 48.26 (equivalent to INR 3,599.07)* available for daily expenses throughout their stay in the country.