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Sweden Visa for Indians: Fees, Documents & Processing Time
Everything you need to apply for Sweden from India — the real government fees, our service charges, the documents, and honest guidance from a dedicated case manager.
Visa fees and rules verified on 13 July 2026
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Sweden visa fees & timelines
| Visa type | Government fees | Our fee | Processing | Validity | Entries | Max stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | Schengen short-stay visa fee €90Adult; €45 for children 6–12, free under 6. Same across all Schengen countries. | ₹7,500 + 18% GST = ₹8,850 | Usually about 15 days, up to 45 in busy periods | As issued; multiple-entry visas up to 5 years | — | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period |
| Business visa | Schengen short-stay visa fee €90Adult; €45 for children 6–12, free under 6. Same across all Schengen countries. | ₹7,500 + 18% GST = ₹8,850 | Usually about 15 days, up to 45 in busy periods | Single or multi-entry; multi-entry up to 5 years | — | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period |
| Dependent visa | Residence permit application fee (dependent, adult 18+) SEK 2000Fee to live with a partner/family member in Sweden, paid to Migrationsverket. Children under 18 pay SEK 1,000. Not refunded if refused. | ₹25,000 + 18% GST = ₹29,500 | No fixed timeline, and the Migration Agency does not commit to one. A complete, well-documented worker- or student-family case is often decided within a few months, but partner and other family-tie applications commonly take much longer — frequently well over a year — depending on the category, how complete the file is and the Agency's current queues. | Tied to the sponsor's permit. Matched to the family member's permit in Sweden and never beyond your passport's validity; for a settled sponsor, up to two years at a time, renewable. | Multiple | For the full length of the permit granted; renewable, and with continued family ties it can lead toward permanent residence and eventually citizenship. |
Government and VFS fees are paid directly to the authorities in the local currency shown and are subject to change at the discretion of the concerned consulate or embassy; our service fee is in INR and includes appointment booking. No consultant can guarantee a visa — the decision rests with the embassy or consulate.
What you'll need
Document checklists
Tourist visa — document checklist
- Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid three months beyond departure, with two blank pages, plus copies of the data and any extension/observation pages
- Completed and signed Schengen visa application form (in English or Swedish)
- Recent passport-size photograph to Schengen specification
- Flight tickets covering the whole trip
- Proof of accommodation (hotel bookings) for the entire stay in the Schengen area
- Travel medical insurance covering at least EUR 30,000, valid in all Schengen countries for the full trip including arrival and departure dates, from a Schengen-approved insurer
- Personal bank statements showing at least SEK 450 per day of stay
- Cover letter with a day-by-day travel itinerary
- Proof of employment or business (leave letter, or business registration and income-tax returns)
- Invitation letter from your host in Sweden, where visiting family or friends
- Documents on A4 paper; any document not in English or Swedish with an authorised translation
- Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) given in person at VFS; children under 12 are exempt
Business visa — document checklist
- Completed and signed Schengen visa application form, filled in English or Swedish.
- Passport valid at least three months beyond intended departure, issued within the last 10 years, with at least two blank pages, plus any older passports.
- Two recent passport photographs to Schengen/ICAO specification.
- Signed invitation letter from the Swedish company or conference/trade-fair organiser, with contact details, stating the dates and purpose of the visit and who is responsible for covering your costs.
- Proof of the business relationship: contracts, invoices, correspondence or proof of import; for conferences, confirmation of fee payment; for trade fairs, the ticket or organiser's invitation.
- Employer's no-objection / leave-approval letter on company letterhead stating your designation and return to employment (salaried); company registration and GST proof for business owners and the self-employed.
- Income Tax Returns for the last two years or Form 16 (salaried), plus personal and/or company bank statements for the last three months showing funds of at least SEK 450 per day of stay.
- Flight tickets and proof of accommodation in Sweden.
- Travel medical insurance valid across the Schengen area with minimum cover of EUR 30,000, including emergency care, hospitalisation and repatriation.
- Cover letter explaining the trip. Documents not in English or Swedish must carry a certified translation, and all documents are submitted on A4 paper.
Dependent visa — document checklist
- Valid passport with adequate remaining validity, plus copies of the pages showing your personal details and validity period.
- Completed application, ideally through the Migration Agency's online e-service, or the paper form for your specific family category.
- Marriage certificate or proof of registered partnership; for cohabiting partners, evidence of a shared life and previous cohabitation such as a joint address and correspondence.
- Birth certificates for children, documentation of custody, and written consent from the other parent or custodian where a child moves with only one parent.
- Documentation from the person in Sweden to show they meet the maintenance requirement (for the maintenance-tested routes), such as an employment contract, recent payslips and a tenancy or housing agreement proving income and adequate housing.
- Proof of the sponsor's status in Sweden: their work, study or residence permit, or evidence of permanent residence or Swedish citizenship.
- Passport-style photographs meeting the required specifications.
- For a dependent adult child or other relative, evidence of genuine financial and household dependence on the sponsor.
- Proof of the paid, non-refundable application fee.
How it works
Three steps, one dedicated case manager
1
Honest case review
We assess your profile candidly and recommend the visa route that actually fits your trip.
2
Expert forms & document review
We complete and double-check every form and paper, so nothing weakens your case.
3
Appointment, prep & tracking
We book the appointment, prepare you for the interview, and track it to the decision.
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