πΈπͺSweden Visa for Indian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents
Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Sweden. Apply at a Sweden embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
How Indian citizens apply for a Sweden visa
- β Apply for a visa at the Sweden embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling. Apply here β
- β See the exact document checklist for Indian applicants, by visa type.
Sweden visa cost for Indian citizens
Schengen short-stay visa (up to 90 days) - adult
EUR 90 (~$97)
Schengen short-stay visa - child 6-11 years
EUR 45 (~$49)
Schengen short-stay visa - child 0-5 years
Free
Applications are handled via VFS Global β service fee approx. EUR 21, varies by centre.
Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 Β· sourced from official government fee schedules
Documents required for Indian applicants
The exact documents Indian citizens must submit for Sweden, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
familyVisiting Relatives And Friends Visa
If you apply for a visa to visit Sweden on Visiting Family and Friends, you need the documents as per below checklist. Checklist for Visiting Family & Friends (PDF checklist β) Checklist for Minor (PDF checklist β) Invitation Form (PDF checklist β) To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting. Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre. Visa Application form to be completed and signed and dated by the applicant (in cases of minors, the application form shall be signed by a person both parents or temporary parental authority or legal guardianship Please click here to complete and download the visa application form in English Please click here to complete and download the visa application form in Swedish Please Note: - The form must be printed back-to-back - You can also obtain this form from the visa section of The Embassy of Sweden, New Delhi or from The Swedish Visa Application Centre. Travel Medical Insurance
medicalMedical Visa
Checklist for the Medical Visa (PDF checklist β) To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting. Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre. Visa Application form to be completed and signed and dated by the applicant (in cases of minors, the application form shall be signed by a person both parents or temporary parental authority or legal guardianship Please click here to complete and download the visa application form in English Please click here to complete and download the visa application form in Swedish Please Note: - The form must be printed back-to-back - You can also obtain this form from the visa section of The Embassy of Sweden, New Delhi or from The Swedish Visa Application Centre. Travel Medical Insurance Each applicant (including children) must have a travel medical insurance. The list of Schengen approved Travel medical insurance companies (PDF checklist β)
otherCultural, Sport Or Religious Events Visa
If you apply for a visa to visit Sweden on Cultural/Sport/Religious events purposes, you need the documents as per below checklist. Checklist for the Cultural Visa (PDF checklist β) To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting. Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre. Visa Application form to be completed and signed and dated by the applicant (in cases of minors, the application form shall be signed by a person both parents or temporary parental authority or legal guardianship Please click here to complete and download the visa application form in English Please click here to complete and download the visa application form in Swedish Please Note: - The form must be printed back-to-back - You can also obtain this form from the visa section of The Embassy of Sweden, New Delhi or from The Swedish Visa Application Centre. Travel Medical Insurance Each applicant (including children) must have a travel medical insurance. The list of Schengen approved Travel medical insurance companies (PDF checklist β)
touristTourist Visa
If you apply for a visa to visit Sweden on Tourist, you need the documents as per below checklist. Checklist for Tourist Visa (PDF checklist β) Checklist for Minor (PDF checklist β) Checklist for Tourist Group Visa (PDF checklist β) To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting. Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre. Visa Application form to be completed and signed and dated by the applicant (in cases of minors, the application form shall be signed by a person both parents or temporary parental authority or legal guardianship Please click here to complete and download the visa application form in English Please click here to complete and download the visa application form in Swedish Please Note: - The form must be printed back-to-back - You can also obtain this form from the visa section of The Embassy of Sweden, New Delhi or from The Swedish Visa Application Centre. Travel Medical Insurance Each applicant (including children) must have a travel medical insurance. The list of Schengen approved Travel medical insurance companies (PDF checklist β)
businessBusiness And Conference Visa
If you apply for a visa to visit Sweden on Business and Conference, you need the documents as per below checklist. Checklist for the Business Visa (PDF checklist β) To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting. Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre. Visa Application form to be completed and signed and dated by the applicant (in cases of minors, the application form shall be signed by a person both parents or temporary parental authority or legal guardianship Please click here to complete and download the visa application form in English Please click here to complete and download the visa application form in Swedish Please Note: - The form must be printed back-to-back - You can also obtain this form from the visa section of The Embassy of Sweden, New Delhi or from The Swedish Visa Application Centre. Travel Medical Insurance Each applicant (including children) must have a travel medical insurance. The list of Schengen approved Travel medical insurance companies (PDF checklist β)
studentStudy Visa
If you apply for a visa to visit Sweden on study for less than 90 days, you need the documents as per below checklist. Checklist for the Study Visa (PDF checklist β) To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting. Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre. Visa Application form to be completed and signed and dated by the applicant (in cases of minors, the application form shall be signed by a person both parents or temporary parental authority or legal guardianship Please click here to complete and download the visa application form in English Please click here to complete and download the visa application form in Swedish Please Note: - The form must be printed back-to-back - You can also obtain this form from the visa section of The Embassy of Sweden, New Delhi or from The Swedish Visa Application Centre. Travel Medical Insurance Each applicant (including children) must have a travel medical insurance. The list of Schengen approved Travel medical insurance companies (PDF checklist β)
Sweden visa for Indian citizens β FAQ
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Sweden. Apply at a Sweden embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
What documents do Indian citizens need for Sweden?
A valid passport plus the Sweden document checklist for your visa type β Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
How much does the Sweden visa cost for Indian citizens?
The Sweden schengen short-stay visa (up to 90 days) - adult fee is EUR 90 (~$97). Applications through VFS Global carry an additional service fee of about EUR 21.
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