How to Apply for a Sweden Business Visa
Business visa is required if you are travelling to Sweden for Business & Conference purposes. Business visa can be applied through the VFS centres.
Normal processing time is 12 to 14 calendar days from the day the application is submitted at the VFS centres.
How to apply
Step 1
Begin your application
Once you are ready to apply, you can download the visa application form, complete it, print the application form and carry it along with you to the VFS centre together with the documents required for the for submission.
Step 2
Book an appointment
Once you have filled your visa form, you can drop off at the visa application center with no need to book an appointment. Please check opening hours.
Step 3
Pay your fees
Once you have made your application, you will need to pay your visa application fee. If you download the form to print and carry to the VFS centre payment can be made at the time of your appointment.
You will have to pay the Visa fee at the VFS centre in Cash or Card.
Step 4
Visit a visa application Center
You’ll have to submit your complete visa application form at the VFS centre. in person.
Find out What happens at the VFS Centre.
Track your application
Step 5
You will receive an email update when your decision has been returned to the VFS centre. If you can’t access email easily, or would like more detailed tracking information, you may also be able to get updates by SMS sent directly to your phone. Check whether this service is available at the VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd. you are visiting.
You can also track your visa application status online. Use the Reference Number present on the invoice/receipt issued by the VFS centre along with your date of birth to access this service.
Collect your Documents
Step 6
After a visa application decision has been made, you can pick up your passport from the VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd. or have your passport returned to you by courier for an additional fee.
Collecting your passport in person: bring the receipt issued by the VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd. and a form of Government identification. If permitted you may be able to send a representative to collect your passport; they will need to present a letter of authorization signed by you, bring the receipt issued to you by the VFS centre and their Government identification.
Please check with the VFS centre at opening time for the options available to collect your documents.
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Visa Fees
Visa Fees applicable with effect from 05 July 2021 for Tourist, Relatives/Friend, and Business and Conference visa are: –
DURATION | VISA FEES IN INR | VISA FEES IN EUROS |
---|---|---|
Business | 6900 | 80 |
The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash or by Debit/ Credit Card.
VFS Service charge:
Applicants applying at the Swedish Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of Rs 1639/- (19 Euros Inclusive of Goods and Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) payable in cash or by Debit/Credit Card.
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
- The Visa fee and service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.
- There is an optional courier facility available at Rs.300/- (Inclusive of Goods & Service Tax –SGST @9% and CGST@9%) per application / passport.
- The fees can be paid in cash or by Debit/Credit Card.