How Indian passport holders get a visa for Sweden: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — apply via VFS Global in India
- Government fee: €90 short-stay visa fee. Children 6–12: €45. VFS service charge ~€19 / ~₹1,800–2,000. Travel insurance mandatory.
- Processing time: Officially 15 calendar days. Realistically 3–5 weeks at Indian VFS centres.
- Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period within the entire Schengen area
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 40/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 3+ months beyond intended exit, 2 blank pages, issued within the last 10 years
- Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
- Two biometric photos (35×45 mm, white background, ICAO-standard)
- Cover letter with purpose and itinerary
- Confirmed round-trip flight booking
- Hotel bookings for every night / day-by-day itinerary
- Bank statements for last 3 months
- ITR for last 2 years
- Travel medical insurance valid across Schengen, minimum €30,000 cover
- Employment proof / leave letter; for self-employed: GST or company registration
How & where to apply
Apply through the Embassy of Sweden in New Delhi via VFS Global Sweden. VFS Sweden centres operate in 15+ Indian cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Kochi, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Jalandhar and Visakhapatnam. VFS Global — Sweden visa India (official partner)
Transit & connections
An ordinary Schengen visa lets you transit any Schengen airport landside.
Good to know
Sweden's network of VFS centres in India is among the widest of any Schengen state — small-city applicants have more options. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/india-new-delhi/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Sweden?
Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — apply via VFS Global in India. Sweden's network of VFS centres in India is among the widest of any Schengen state — small-city applicants have more options.
What documents do Indians need for a Sweden visa?
Passport valid 3+ months beyond intended exit, 2 blank pages, issued within the last 10 years; Completed and signed Schengen visa application form; Two biometric photos (35×45 mm, white background, ICAO-standard); Cover letter with purpose and itinerary; Confirmed round-trip flight booking; Hotel bookings for every night / day-by-day itinerary; Bank statements for last 3 months; ITR for last 2 years; Travel medical insurance valid across Schengen, minimum €30,000 cover; Employment proof / leave letter; for self-employed: GST or company registration
How long does a Sweden visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Officially 15 calendar days. Realistically 3–5 weeks at Indian VFS centres.. Government fee: €90 short-stay visa fee. Children 6–12: €45. VFS service charge ~€19 / ~₹1,800–2,000. Travel insurance mandatory.. Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period within the entire Schengen area.
How do Indians apply for a Sweden visa?
Apply through the Embassy of Sweden in New Delhi via VFS Global Sweden. VFS Sweden centres operate in 15+ Indian cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Kochi, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Jalandhar and Visakhapatnam. Official source: https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/india-new-delhi/