Some of the questions regarding your visa requirements to Scandinavia are answered below:

Do I need a visa?

Where and how to apply for a Schengen visa?

Typical documents required for visa to Sweden

Do I need visa?

Scandinavian countries are a part of Schengen treaty. Citizens from the following countries/territories require a visa when entering Sweden / any other county in Scandinavia, check the list.

Where and how to apply for a Schengen visa?

You should apply at the Embassy in your country of residence.

If you want to visit one Schengen country, apply for a visa at the Embassy of that country. If you want to visit several Schengen countries, apply at the Embassy of the country of your main destination. If you intend to visit several Schengen countries but do not have a main destination, apply at the Embassy of the Schengen country of your first port of entry.

You must apply in person at the Embassy during the opening hours to lodge your application.

Your application should be lodged at the Embassy at least 30 days before the proposed journey is undertaken.

Please note that holders of Schengen visas are still subject to immigration control and are not guaranteed entry into any of the Schengen countries, even though they may hold a valid visa for these countries.

Typical documents required for visa to Sweden

When applying for a Tourist visa for Sweden, you must submit all of the following documents:

Please note that all documents are required at the same time, or your application will not be accepted. Please bring all of the originals as well as a set of photocopies.

Application for Schengen Visa completed, signed and dated

Appendix B: Questionnaire for Visa Applicants

Appendix D: Family Appendix for Applicants

Passport. The passport should be valid for three months after departure from the territory of the Schengen countries and contain a blank visa-page.

Two (2) recent passport photographs with a light background.

Proof of purpose of the visit: evidence of accommodation, e.g. confirmed hotel reservation or confirmation of organised tour

Evidence of occupation/student status. Proof of your current occupation, i.e. an original letter from your employer, a solicitor a recent bank statement, etc.

Evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay, i.e. original recent bank statement, traveller's cheques or postal order
A valid personal travel medical insurance covering

– 30,000 Euro
– emergency treatment by a doctor
– urgent ambulance transportation
– transportation back to the applicant's home country if required for medical reasons
– (or E111 for EU-family member)

Parental consent is required for minors.

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

Please note the above is only an example and you must contact the local Embassy in your country for the specific details and information.