Sweden Schengen Visa from United Arab Emirates

For travelers from the United Arab Emirates to Sweden, a Short Stay Visa is required for visits up to 90 days. This visa allows you to explore the Schengen Area, including Sweden. The application process is managed through the Sweden Visa Application Centre located in Dubai, where you can submit your documents and biometrics.

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Dubai Sweden Visa Application Centre, Dubai

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Document checklist

To apply for a Short Stay Visa to Sweden, you will need to prepare several documents, including a completed application form, a valid passport, recent photographs, proof of accommodation, travel insurance, and evidence of financial means. Ensure all documents are in order to facilitate a smooth application process.

Application form
Required
Duly completed and signed visa application form
Appendix form
Required
Additional appendix form required together with the visa application forms for Sweden sports and culture visa applications. Form: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/sweden/uae/english/pdf/Appendix_form_271115.pdf
Bank statements (3 months)
Required
Personal bank statements showing income and funds
Emirates ID
Required
Copy of the applicant's Emirates ID card.
Invitation to conference, fair, seminar, congress or sport event
Required
Invitation from a company or authorized body to attend a conference, fair, seminar, congress, cultural event, or sport event connected with trade, industry, work, culture, or sports.
Return or onward travel booking
Required
Printed flight/train/bus booking showing passenger name and itinerary
Flight reservation
Required
Copy of flight ticket or flight reservation including return flight, or onward journey proof where applicable.
Medical institution confirmation
Required
Official document from the medical institution in Bulgaria confirming the necessity for medical care in that institution.
Proof of sufficient financial means to pay for the medical treatment
Required
Documentary proof that the applicant has sufficient financial means to pay for the planned medical treatment (as requested in the Netherlands medical treatment visa checklist).
Valid passport or travel document
Required
Original passport valid at least 3 months beyond return date, plus photocopy
Passport Copy
Required
If your name is not on the accommodation reservation, also provide a photocopy of the passport or ID card of the person named on the reservation, plus the passport signature page if the signature is not on the bio page.
Full copy of passport pages
Required
Photocopies of all passport pages with stamps and visas and the last page with personal information.
Recent passport photograph
Required
One recent photograph meeting visa photo specifications.
Passport photos (standardized)
Required
Standardized passport photographs required for a short-stay visa application (as specified in the checklist).
Proof of accommodation
Required
Document proving accommodation arrangements or sufficient means to cover accommodation costs for the stay, such as a booking confirmation showing all guests' full names.
Proof of sufficient means of subsistence
Required
Evidence showing sufficient financial means for the stay, such as bank account statements for the last six months.
Schengen visa application form
Required
Completed visa application form for a Schengen visa. Form: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/turkey/english/pdf/visumantrag-schen-en-de.pdf
Student status letter
Required
Recent signed letter from school/college/university confirming enrollment, hours per week, attendance
Sweden study and training appendix form
Required
Appendix form referenced by the Sweden visa application website as required together with all visa application forms. Form: pdf/Appendix_form_271115.pdf
Travel medical insurance
Required
Insurance covering all Schengen states for EUR 30,000 minimum
Multi-country travel itinerary
Required
Tickets between Schengen countries (if applicable)
Travel Medical Insurance
Required
Travel medical insurance must cover the full intended stay, be valid in all Schengen States, and include at least EUR 30,000 for medical emergencies, hospital treatment, repatriation, or death. Insurance information: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/gbr/en/ltu/travel-insurance
UAE residence permit
Required
Valid residence permit in the United Arab Emirates, or UAE ID card for GCC citizens, valid for at least three months beyond intended departure from the Schengen area.
UAE Residence Visa
Required
Copy of the applicant's UAE residence visa or residence permit showing lawful residence in the UAE and validity beyond the intended departure date.
Birth certificate
Required in some cases
Official birth certificate of the child, used to prove identity and parentage for minor applicants.
👶Travelling with children
Court permission for minor to travel
Required in some cases
Court order or official permission from the court allowing the minor to travel.
👶Travelling with children
Proof of sole custody
Required in some cases
Court decision or other official document proving that one parent has sole custody of the minor applicant.
👶Travelling with children
Divorce decree or custody decision
Required in some cases
Divorce decree or custody decision clearly showing full custody or parental authority.
👶Travelling with children
Educational institution accommodation confirmation
Required in some cases
Confirmation issued by the educational institution in Sweden stating that accommodation is arranged and that the institution will cover the accommodation costs.
Employment Letter
Required in some cases
If employed, provide a recent original signed headed employer letter addressed to the Mission and confirming your employment.
👔Employed
Hotel Reservation
Required in some cases
Provide confirmed accommodation booking showing the applicant's name, travel dates, and accommodation address details.
🏠Hotel
Parental consent documents for minors
Required in some cases
For minors travelling alone/with one parent: parental consent, certified copies of parents’ passports, British school certificate.
👶Travelling with children
Parent passport and residence copies
Required in some cases
Copies of both parents' passports and UAE residence visas or residence permits.
👶Travelling with children
Private accommodation confirmation
Required in some cases
Confirmation of private accommodation from a host, including when the host covers accommodation costs.
🤝Host🏠Host
Proof of property ownership
Required in some cases
Document showing rental or ownership of real estate in the destination member state as proof of accommodation.
🏠Hotel
Rental contract
Required in some cases
Rental contract submitted as evidence of financial means.
Sponsor letter
Required in some cases
Signed sponsorship letter + passport copy of sponsor (family/host)
🤝Family
Sponsor passport copy
Required in some cases
Original and copy of the sponsoring spouse's or registered partner's passport.
🤝Family
Sponsor UAE residence visa copy
Required in some cases
Copy of the sponsor's valid UAE residence visa for dependent applicants.
🤝Family
Sponsor support letter
Required in some cases
Letter from the sponsor confirming sponsorship for the applicant's trip and expenses.
🤝Family
Sponsor UAE residence visa copy
Required in some cases
Copy of the sponsor's UAE residence visa.
🤝Family
Sponsorship letter
Required in some cases
Signed and dated cover letter from the sponsor confirming sponsorship.
🤝Family
Trade licence
Required in some cases
Valid original trade licence for self-employed applicants.
👔Self Employed
Trade license
Required in some cases
Valid original trade licence for self-employed applicants as proof of business activity.
👔Self Employed
Copies of former Schengen visas
Optional
Copies of any former Schengen visas, if applicable, submitted with the passport.
Copies of previous visas
Optional
Copies of previous or current visas, including previous Schengen visas and visas from Bulgaria, USA, UK, Schengen, and the European Union, as requested in the checklist.
Payslips (3 months)
Optional
Last three payslips, original plus photocopies

Booking your Sweden appointment

When scheduling your appointment at the Sweden Visa Application Centre in Dubai, choose a time that allows you to gather all necessary documents. Arrive early to avoid delays and bring all required paperwork, including your appointment confirmation. Be prepared for biometric data collection during your visit.