🇸🇪 Required Documents for a Sweden Business Visa
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The Sweden business visa application is required for individuals planning to travel to Sweden for business meetings, trade fairs, or company visits. In addition to the standard documents determined by the Consulate, applicants must prepare specific documents according to their professional status. Submitting a complete application file is crucial for a positive outcome of your visa request.
Below you will find detailed information about the standard documents required for a Sweden business visa and the additional documents to be prepared depending on your occupational status. It is also mandatory to fill out the Sweden Schengen visa application form completely and correctly. During your application, supporting documents such as travel health insurance, flight tickets, and hotel reservations are also included in your file.
📌 Standard Documents Required for a Sweden Business Visa
All applicants must submit the standard documents listed below. Your passport must not be older than 10 years, should remain valid for at least 3 months beyond your return date, and must contain at least two blank pages. Additionally, two biometric photographs measuring 3.5 x 4.0 cm, a photocopy of your ID card, and a full birth registry extract must be presented. The Schengen visa application form and the family information form must be fully completed in English and signed.
📝 Documents Required for Employees
Employees must provide a visa request petition prepared by the employer on company letterhead, signed and stamped. An official invitation letter from the Swedish company must also be included, written on company letterhead, signed and stamped, and accompanied by the inviting person’s passport and ID copies. Updated company documents such as the certificate of activity, trade registry gazette, tax certificate, and signature circular must also be submitted. In addition, a Social Security Institution (SGK) 4A employment statement is required. Applicants must also provide the company’s bank account statement covering the last three months, showing a minimum balance of 70,000 TRY.
📝 Documents Required for Company Owners
Company owners must also submit a visa petition written on company letterhead, signed and stamped. An official invitation letter from the Swedish business partner must be prepared on company letterhead, signed and stamped, and accompanied by the inviter’s ID and passport copies. Updated company documents such as the certificate of activity, trade registry gazette, tax certificate, and signature circular must be included. Instead of 4A, a 4B Social Security statement is required for company owners. In addition, the company’s bank account statement for the last three months must be provided, showing at least 70,000 TRY.
📝 Documents Required for Farmers
Applicants who are farmers must present a valid certificate issued by their local chamber of agriculture. The original document is required.
📝 Documents Required for Trade Fair Participation
For trade fair attendance, an official entry card or proof of registration for the fair must be included in the file. These documents are essential to confirm the business-related purpose of the trip.
🕒 Important Notes
For Sweden business visa applications, the total fee includes the Consular visa fee, appointment fee, and service charges. It is very important to prepare all documents completely, as the Consulate may request additional documents if deemed necessary. Hotel and flight reservations will also be included in your file. If you have received a Schengen visa in the last three years, you may be exempt from the fingerprint submission procedure; however, this exemption must be verified before your application.