How to get a Sweden visa from Madagascar
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Malagasy passport holders travelling to Sweden.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Sweden.
Business visa
Tourist visa
Application requirements
Documents Malagasy applicants need to provide.
A duly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
Passport with a validity of at least 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country.
Two blank pages for the visa stamp.
Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background.
A European travel insurance confirmation with a minimum of 30,000 euros coverage within Sweden and the entire Schengen zone.
A cover letter stating the purpose of your travel to Sweden.
A flight itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Sweden.
Accommodation proof via hotel reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Sweden or a host's residential address.
Medical certificate stating the good health of the applicant.
Proof of civil status and ties with the origin country such as a birth or marriage certificate.
Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Sweden.
A bank statement for the last 3 months before the application period.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
The Swedish tourist visa is issued to foreigners travelling to Sweden for vacation or leisure purposes.
The Sweden tourist visa also serves as a visitor's visa; it permits the holder to visit friends and relatives residing in Sweden.
Applicants visiting friends and relatives are to submit a letter of invitation which clearly shows the host’s address and valid means of identification.
The Swedish tourist visa has a validity of 90 days.
The Swedish visa can be issued as a single or multiple entry visa.
Applicant should submit a cover letter that clearly states the details of the applicant's planned journey and duration of the visit.
If the applicant is employed, they would require a letter from their employer stating their awareness of the applicant's leave and duration of leave granted.
Applicants should provide proof of travel health insurance with a minimum value of 30,000 euros.
Proof of financial sufficiency should be submitted.
Proof of hotel reservation or accommodation should be submitted.
Applicants should show an incentive that proves their willingness to return to Madagascar at the expiration of their visa.
Proof of paid visa application fee should be submitted.
Proof of medical fitness and yellow fever vaccination should be submitted.
Applicants are advised to exit the country before the expiration of their visa.
Business visa
The Swedish business visa is issued to Malagasy visiting Sweden for business purposes.
Bearers of this visa can attend business meetings, trade fairs and take part in conferences in Sweden.
Applicants visa application that has been completed should be submitted.
Applicants passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the proposed date of travel.
A letter from the company the applicant will be representing should be submitted.
The letter should clearly state the purpose and duration of the applicants visit.
A letter from the partner company in Sweden stating their awareness of the applicants visit and the nature of business to be carried out.
If the financial burden of the applicants visit will be bared by the host company it should be clearly stated.
proof that the partner company is licensed to operate in Sweden, you are required to present a copy of the company's certificate of registration.
Proof of previous business dealings between both companies should be submitted.
Applicants are to appear in person for their interview at the embassy.
Applicants should submit a proof of incentive of returning to Madagascar at the expiration of their visa.
Applicants should submit proof of hotel reservation or accommodation.
Proof of paid visa application fee should be submitted.
A travel health insurance with a minimum value of 30,000 euros should be submitted.
Applicants should exit the country before the expiration of this visa.
Where to apply
Sweden embassy & visa application centers in Madagascar.
Madagascar
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