Sweden Visa

There are various different ways to apply for a visa to Sweden. See if there is any external service provider. You can go to the Swedish embassy website to see if there is any external service provider that has an agreement with the embassy. You can also directly go to the Swedish embassy and apply for a visa or use their e-visa services if provided for your country by Sweden. 

The documents required for a student visa to Sweden are as follow:

• An invitation or proof of acceptance for admission to a Swedish university/college
• Passport valid for at least three months after the visa has expired.
• Sufficient financial support for the return trip home
• Medical Insurance
• Proof that you  intend to leave Sweden on the last day before the visa expires
• Other documents that embassy of Sweden may require.

The cost of a student visa for Sweden will depend on your service provider. If you have taken the services of a visa facilitating agency then your cost of a visa will depend on the fees they charge. However, if you do the whole visa process all by yourself, then Sweden charges SEK 1,500 for a D-Visa. You can pay this fee in Indian currency via UPI, Bank draft or Cards. 

An IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no band less than 5.5 is required for Sweden student visa purposes.

Schengen visa allows you to travel across all the countries of Schengen region. All the travelers are responsible for verifying the travel restriction in place before departure. A Schengen visa is not a guarantee for entry to Sweden or the Schengen area. The Border Police of Sweden determines whether an individual meets the entry conditions or not. 

Yes, you need to present a proof of financial capacity. You need to prove that you have funds to pay for the course you are enrolled in a Swedish university. Your proof of financial capacity should also show that you have enough fund to support your stay in Sweden. You can present proof of financial security via scholarship, sponsor, student loan or own funds. You must have at least SEK 8,190 for each month of their stay in Sweden, computed for the intended stay with a minimum of 10 months for every year of studying in Sweden.

Documents required depends on what kind of visa you are applying for, for courses shorter than three months you need to apply for a normal visa. However, for courses longer than three months, you are required to apply for a residence permit. To apply for a residence permit you need a valid passport which has a validity of at least six months at the time of application. Students are also required an enrollment letter from the university in Sweden, health insurance, and essay.

The Embassy of Sweden in India works only with VFS Global in India and Nepal. The Schengen visa application fee is linked to euro. From April 15, 2021, adult fee is €80 and for children (6-12 years) it is €40. Some countries with EU visa agreements pay less or no fee.

If visit is more than 90 days, you need D Visa. New visa fee from April 4, 2021, is €60. Children 0-6 years don't pay any fee. Visitor's permit costs SEK 1,500 for adults and SEK 750 for children under 18.

The cost of a study visa for international studens is SEK 1,500 per applicant. A student must have a valid passport with a validity of at least 6 months at the time of application. Students need an enrolment letter from a University in Sweden. Since all visa applications are sent to Sweden, the Visa is processed in about 90 days