Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) — Business Verified 2026-06-09Sweden Business Visa (Schengen Type C)
India-focused guide to the Sweden Schengen business visa — meetings, conferences and events: fees, documents, invitation letter and VFS process.
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the Sweden visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
Processing
15 calendar days from when the Embassy in New Delhi receives the application (≈ 2 extra days if submitted outside New Delhi); may extend if extra documents are requested
Stay Duration
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period (across all Schengen countries)
Starting Fee
€90
Apply At
12 VFS centres
Where do you stand?
Tell us your situation
Pick what fits — no long forms, just a quick WhatsApp or a call.
Why files get refused
Most Sweden business visa refusals come down to a few fixable things
Refusals are common now, and the government fee is non-refundable. The good news: almost every reason below is something we can strengthen before you submit.
Insufficient or unstamped bank statements / weak proof of financial means and no supporting ITR.
Travel medical insurance below €30,000 or not covering the full trip duration.
Inconsistent travel dates across the form, bookings and insurance, or an unclear travel purpose.
Applying to Sweden when the main destination (most nights) is another Schengen country.
Weak ties to India (no stable employment, business or family ties) suggesting risk of overstay.
Incomplete documentation, unsigned form, or submission within 15 days of travel.
What we actually do
We build a stronger file — you don't guess
Check your profile before filing
We tell you honestly if the case is ready — before you spend the government fee.
Review funds & ITR alignment
Bank statement, income and tax records presented the way officers expect.
Structure purpose & cover letter
A clear travel story that answers the officer's real questions.
Show strong ties to India
Job, business, property and family framed as genuine reasons to return.
Sponsor & invitation papers
If family is inviting you, we line their documents up with your profile — a common silent refusal trigger.
Guide the full submission
Online portal or VFS appointment, biometrics and passport steps — supported until the decision.
Refused before?
We rebuild refused Sweden cases the right way.
Reapplying with the same file usually earns the same answer. We find the real reason first, then rebuild — no guarantees, just a properly prepared reapplication.
Before you reapply, we check:
- What your refusal letter actually says — and what it doesn't.
- Whether the officer's GCMS notes are worth pulling for the real reason.
- Which documents were weak: funds, employment, purpose, or ties.
- Whether reapplying now — or strengthening first — is the smarter move.
Same flat fee whether it's your first application or a reapplication. Read the refusal guide
Your whole Sweden Business Visa,
handled for one honest price.
A strong Sweden file clearly explains your travel purpose, funds, and ties to India. We structure and submit everything properly — so your case is presented clearly and professionally.
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Everything below — included, nothing extra
- Document checklist
- Application form guidance
- Document review
- Cover letter
- Purpose of travel structure
- Financial proof review
- Sponsor document guidance
- Submission & appointment support
- Post-submission guidance
Not sure you qualify? Start with a refundable ₹499 possibility report — an honest Yes / Maybe / No, credited to this fee. Read the full guide
Price is for our consultancy service only and includes 18% GST. No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the visa authority.
Your fee, justified
₹16,999 fee — what exactly is included?
Our professional fee isn't just form-filling. It covers complete Sweden visitor visa preparation, document & refusal-risk review, financial-proof structuring, submission support and post-filing guidance. Tap any item to see what's inside.
Before we prepare your Sweden visitor visa file, we understand your complete profile — every applicant is different, so no two files are built the same way.
- Purpose of travel
- Employment or business background
- Monthly income & savings
- Funds available for the trip
- Family ties in India
- Property / assets, if any
- Previous travel history
- Relatives, friends or a sponsor in Sweden, if any
- Previous visa refusals, if any
- Planned trip duration
- Who is paying for the trip
- Whether the trip is realistic for your profile
A visitor visa isn't approved just because documents are attached — the purpose, funds, travel plan and return ties all have to support each other.
We don't hand everyone the same checklist. After understanding your profile, we build one for your exact case type:
- Salaried
- Business owner
- Self-employed
- Farmer / agriculture income
- Student or minor
- Retired parent
- Housewife / dependent
- Family visit
- Tourist visit
- Business visitor
- Previous refusal
- Sponsor-supported
- First-time traveller
This avoids missing key documents — and avoids piling on documents that aren't explained properly.
We review your documents before preparing and submitting, checking they're complete, readable, consistent and well-arranged:
- Passport & photographs
- Bank statements
- Salary slips
- ITR / Form 16
- Employment & leave-approval letters
- Business / GST / registration proof
- Income proof
- Property documents, if any
- Family & marriage documents, if applicable
- Invitation & sponsor documents, if applicable
- Previous refusal letter, if any
- Travel history, itinerary & stay proof
Funds are one of the most common refusal triggers. A high balance alone isn't enough if the money doesn't look genuine, stable, and tied to your income. We check:
- Whether the balance is reasonable for the trip
- Average balance vs trip cost
- Sudden large deposits that need explaining
- Salary / business income vs bank statement
- ITR vs income profile
- Whether you can afford the trip without leaning entirely on a sponsor
- Whether sponsor support is properly explained
- Whether funds look genuine and traceable
We help structure the financial side professionally so it reads as genuine, not borrowed for the application.
We help present a clear, realistic purpose — tourism, a holiday, a family/relative visit, an event, a business meeting, or parents visiting children — and make sure it lines up with your dates, funds, itinerary and documents.
A weak or vague purpose makes a file look doubtful. We keep it clear, simple and professional.
We prepare or structure the main explanation letter — a professional summary that makes your case easy for the officer to understand. It covers:
- Who you are and why you want to visit
- How long you'll stay and where
- Who is paying for the trip
- What you do in India
- Which financial documents are attached
- Your family ties in India
- Why you'll return after the visit
- If previously refused — what has changed since
This is not a guarantee letter — it's a clear, professional explanation of your case.
The officer must be satisfied you'll leave Sweden after your authorized stay. We identify and present your reasons to return:
- Job continuity or business ownership
- Regular income source
- Spouse / children / parents in India
- Dependents and family responsibilities
- Property or assets in India
- Education or business commitments
- Previous travel compliance, if any
If someone in Sweden is inviting you, we guide the sponsor-side documents:
- Invitation letter
- Sponsor status proof (passport / PR / citizenship)
- Sponsor employment & income proof
- Sponsor bank statement, if needed
- Relationship & communication proof
- Who bears expenses & stay arrangement
A sponsor supports the case but never guarantees approval — your own purpose, funds and ties must still be strong. We also flag if a file is leaning too heavily on the sponsor.
We guide or assist with the application form and details (online portal or the VFS/embassy form, depending on Sweden), and check consistency between the form and your documents:
- Personal, passport & travel-history details
- Employment & education history
- Family information
- Purpose of visit & funding details
- Sponsor information, if applicable
- Previous-refusal declarations
- Background questions
- Correct document categories
Wrong, incomplete or inconsistent information can hurt this application — and future ones too.
How a file is lodged depends on the country — some are fully online, while others (most Schengen states) need you to complete the form first, then book a VFS appointment and submit a physical file in person. We guide the exact Sweden process:
- Completing the application form first, where required, to unlock the appointment
- Booking the VFS / embassy appointment
- Arranging documents in the right order — for upload or the VFS counter
- Guiding the visa-fee payment
- Final review before submission or your VFS visit
- What to carry to the appointment (originals, photos, forms)
- Submitting / lodging and saving the confirmation
- What happens after submission
After submission, if biometrics are required, we guide you through:
- Biometrics Instruction Letter
- VFS appointment booking
- Documents to carry
- What to expect at the VFS centre
- How biometrics update in your application
- What to do once biometrics are done
Biometrics fee is separate, paid to the authority / VFS as applicable.
Our support doesn't stop at submission. We stay connected and guide you on:
- How to check application updates
- What official messages mean
- What to do if more documents are requested
- What to do after a Passport Request
- VFS passport submission & courier return
- Decision-update explanation
- Next steps after approval
- Basic guidance if refused
What's not included (paid direct, at actual cost)
- Government / embassy visa fee
- Biometrics fee
- VFS service charges
- VFS courier & SMS charges
- VFS premium-lounge charges
- Travel insurance
- Flight tickets
- Hotel bookings
- Translation charges
- Notary / attestation
- Medical exam, if ever required
- Any other third-party charges
No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision is always the visa officer's. Our role is to prepare, review, structure and present your file professionally from the documents and profile you provide.
Good to know before you apply
Rules that apply to every Sweden visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.
- 1Complete and sign Schengen Form No. 119031 FIRST, then book your VFS appointment online, then submit the file in person at the chosen VFS centre for biometrics (fingerprints + photo).
- 2Children aged 0–12 on the date of submission at VFS are biometric-exempt. Children under 6 are also visa-fee exempt (but the VFS service charge still applies).
- 3Apply no earlier than 6 months before travel and no later than 15 calendar days before departure. Submitting within 15 days of the standard processing window may cause the application to be rejected or written off by the Embassy.
- 4Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen area, have at least 2 blank pages, and have been issued within the last 10 years.
- 5Indian handwritten passports — or passports with a manual entry made after 01/04/2010 that changed the biographical data (name, place/date of birth, sex) — are NOT accepted by the Schengen states.
- 6Carry ALL previous passports (irrespective of condition) so the Embassy can see your travel and Schengen entry/exit history. If a previous passport was lost, attach a note explaining it.
- 7Overseas travel medical insurance valid across all Schengen countries is MANDATORY — minimum cover €30,000, covering accident, illness, emergency medical evacuation and repatriation, for the entire trip including arrival and departure dates. Use an Embassy-approved insurer.
- 8Standard processing is 15 calendar days from the day the application reaches the Embassy in New Delhi. Files submitted at VFS centres outside New Delhi take roughly 2 extra days for postal delivery.
- 9Affidavits are NOT accepted as evidence by the Embassy of Sweden — use original financial and supporting documents.
- 10Do not buy a confirmed flight ticket before approval — only a return-flight reservation is needed at the time of application.
Who Can Apply
- Indian professionals attending business meetings, negotiations or trade events in Sweden
- Delegates attending conferences, training or seminars
- Employees travelling on behalf of an Indian company with an invitation from a Swedish host company
- Self-employed business owners with a registered company and a business reason to travel
Not eligible under this visa:
- Anyone taking up paid employment in Sweden (requires a Migrationsverket work permit)
- Travellers whose main Schengen destination is another country
- Those intending to stay beyond 90 days in a 180-day period
Previously refused?
Same feeWe rebuild refused Sweden cases the right way.
What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to Sweden / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult visa (Schengen Short-Stay, Type C) — Embassy fee | €90 |
| Children 6–12 years — Embassy fee | €45 |
| Children under 6 years — Embassy fee | FREE |
| VFS service charge | €19 |
Embassy fees are set in EUR by the Embassy of Sweden — the INR amount charged at VFS varies with the daily exchange rate and is subject to change without notice. The VFS service charge (€19, incl. GST) is mandatory for every applicant, including fee-exempt children under 6. All fees are NON-REFUNDABLE regardless of the visa outcome. Optional add-on services at VFS: SMS €4, Courier €7, Premium Lounge €40, Prime Time Submission €41.50, Prime Time Collection €8.50, Call-Back €7, Hold-at-VAC €8.50.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
Application & Identity
4 items- Schengen visa application form (No. 119031), completed and signedRequired
- One recent passport photograph (35×45 mm, white background)Required
Not older than 6 months.
- Original passport + copy of the bio-data pageRequired
Valid ≥3 months beyond departure, ≥2 blank pages, issued within the last 10 years.
- All previous passportsRequired
Irrespective of condition; attach a note if any were lost.
Business Purpose
3 items- Personal invitation from the inviting Swedish company/organisationRequired
Must state the purpose of the trip, the period and place of intended stay, who bears the expenses, and any proof of the business relationship (invoices, business correspondence, orders).
- Employer covering letter certifying travel to SwedenRequired
On company letterhead, signed by an authorised signatory.
- Conference/training: enrolment confirmation + proof of fee payment
If attending a conference or training event.
Travel & Accommodation
2 items- Proof of lodging for the entire stayRequired
Hotel booking covering all nights in the Schengen area.
- Return-flight reservation (not a paid ticket)Required
Plus intra-Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental if visiting several states.
Insurance
1 item- Overseas travel medical insurance (min. €30,000)Required
Valid for all Schengen countries, full trip duration including arrival/departure, covering accident, illness and emergency evacuation.
Financial & Professional
5 items- Bank statements for the last 3 monthsRequired
Original, stamped/signed by the bank.
- Income Tax Returns for the last 2 assessment yearsRequired
- Employed: 3 months' payslips + employment contract + leave approval
- Self-employed: PAN registration + company registration proof + 3 months' bank statements
- If sponsored / expenses borne by host: proof of sponsorship
Affidavits are not accepted as evidence by the Embassy.
Required · optional / if applicable
The journey.
6 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Obtain the invitation & employer letter
Get the personal invitation from the Swedish host company (purpose, dates, place, who pays) and a covering letter from your Indian employer signed by an authorised signatory.
- 02
Complete Schengen form No. 119031
Fill in and sign the form; prepare one 35×45 mm white-background photo.
- 03
Book your VFS appointment
Register on the VFS Global Sweden (India) portal and book a biometrics slot.
- 04
Assemble the business file
Combine the invitation, employer letter, financial/professional proof, lodging, flight reservation and €30,000 insurance.
- 05
Submit & give biometrics
Attend in person, pay €90 + €19 VFS charge, and provide fingerprints and a photo.
- 06
Track & collect
Standard processing is 15 calendar days from receipt by the Embassy. Collect at VFS or by courier.
What works
5 levers that flip a borderline case.
- Apply at the VFS centre under the Embassy's jurisdiction (New Delhi serves all of India for Sweden) — submitting in New Delhi avoids the ~2-day postal delay that affects other VFS cities.
- Bank statements must cover the last 3 months and be stamped/signed by the bank. Pair them with your last 2 assessment years' Income Tax Returns to demonstrate solvency.
- Keep your stated travel plan consistent across the application form, hotel bookings, flight reservation and insurance dates — mismatched dates are a common cause of refusal.
- If Sweden is not your main destination, you must apply to the country where you spend the most nights; applying to the wrong embassy leads to rejection.
What kills cases
Top 3 refusal triggers we see.
- 1Insufficient or unstamped bank statements / weak proof of financial means and no supporting ITR.
- 2Travel medical insurance below €30,000 or not covering the full trip duration.
- 3Inconsistent travel dates across the form, bookings and insurance, or an unclear travel purpose.
Download official forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens the official VFS Global page for Sweden
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
Application for Schengen Visa (Form No. 119031)
The harmonised EU Schengen short-stay application form. Complete it first, sign it, then book your VFS appointment. One photograph (35×45 mm, white background, not older than 6 months) is required.
VFS Global Sweden (India)
Book your biometrics appointment, view the document checklist for your purpose, choose optional services, and track your application status here.
VFS application centres
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Questions, answered straight
A business visa (Schengen Type C) is for short business activities like meetings, conferences and training — you cannot take up paid employment in Sweden. To work in Sweden you need a work permit/residence permit decided by the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket), which SureshotVisa does not process.
A personal invitation from the inviting Swedish company stating the purpose of the trip, the period and place of stay, who bears the expenses, and proof of the business relationship (invoices, business correspondence or orders). You also need a covering letter from your Indian employer signed by an authorised signatory.
€90 embassy fee plus a €19 VFS service charge (incl. GST), converted to INR at the application-day exchange rate. All fees are non-refundable.
Generally 15 calendar days from when the Embassy in New Delhi receives the application, with about 2 extra days if you submit outside New Delhi.
Still have a question about your case? Ask us directly — we usually reply in 5 minutes.
Before you apply
Two ways to file your Sweden visa.
One quietly burns your fee, your trip and your record. The other gets it right the first time.
Do it yourself
The risky route
- You guess which papers Sweden actually wants — one missing or wrongly-framed document triggers a refusal.
- You copy a cover letter off YouTube or Google — often the exact template embassies already flag as weak.
- You apply during a known peak-rejection window without realising it.
- Embassy & VFS fees are non-refundable — refused means your money, flights and leave are gone.
- One refusal stamp follows you for life — every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
The gamble
One mistake = fee, flights & record gone
With SureshotVisa
Professionally guided
- A licensed consultant checks your case honestly before you spend a rupee on embassy fees.
- We build your Sweden file the way the embassy approves — documents, cover letter, financials.
- We catch the weak-ties, funding and intent issues behind most Indian refusals — and fix them first.
- We've rescued hundreds of files that were already refused once and got them approved.
- Govt of Punjab licensed (Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024) · 1200+ approvals.
Typical result
1200+ approvals · refused files rescued
Why DIY goes wrong
How a self-filed application turns into a refusal.
- 1
You feel ready
A few YouTube videos make the process look simple.
- 2
You file it yourself
You submit a sensitive Sweden visa file on your own.
- 3
One detail misreads
A small framing slip looks like weak ties or unclear intent.
- 4
Refusal
Now every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
Once you've been refused, you learn the hard way how much the small details mattered. We'd rather you never collect that first stamp.
Trusted by business professionals
We've helped many business professionals get their Sweden visa — the easy way.
From first-time Sweden visa applicants to cases that were refused elsewhere, our licensed team has guided business professionals through Sweden's exact requirements — so the file is approved the first time, without the stress, guesswork or risk of a refusal.
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View guideSource & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Sweden website and Embassy of Sweden. Last verified 2026-06-09. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.
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