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How to get a India visa from Sweden

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Swedish passport holders travelling to India.

Visa types & fees

4 visa options for travelling to India.

Business visa

Processing time10-12 days
Validity90 days (extendable to 180 days)

Medical visa

Processing time10-12 days
Validity90 days (extendable to 180 days)

Tourist visa

Processing time10-12 days
Validity90 days (extendable to 180 days)

Work visa

Processing time10-12 days
Validity90 days (extendable to 180 days)

Application requirements

Documents Swedish applicants need to provide.

  • An original passport not older than 10 years and valid for 6 months beyond your stay.
  • Two passport photographs with a white background (35mm x 45mm).
  • Determine the type of visa you are applying for.
  • Proof of financial means to backup travel.
  • Health insurance.
  • Proof of accommodation/ Hotel reservation.
  • A Bank statement issued from the bank stating you are eligible to support your stay in the country.
  • Leave two blank spaces in your passport for entry/exit visa stamp.
  • Travel itinerary.
  • Proof of a clean criminal record is required.
  • Payment of air ticket.
  • Flight itinerary.
  • Payment of visa fee.
  • Proof of income tax return.
  • No smuggling of illegal drugs or goods.
  • A completely filled visa application form and duly signed by the applicant.

Visa type details

Business visa

  • This visa is issued to citizens of Sweden traveling to India for business purposes.
  • Two passport photographs with a white background.
  • A valid passport not older than 10 years and valid for 6 months beyond your stay in Sweden.
  • You must have a good intention of traveling.
  • The applicant ID card.
  • A clean criminal record track.
  • Holders of this visa are neither permitted to work nor study.
  • Health insurance.
  • Proof of marital status (Single, Married or Divorced).
  • A completely filled and signed business visa application form by the applicant.
  • Proof of hotel reservation/ accommodation.
  • If invited by a host/organization, a letter from the organization is required.
  • Flight itinerary.
  • Travel documents.
  • Proof of sufficient means to support your stay in the country.
  • No smuggling of illegal drugs/goods.

Medical visa

  • This visa is issued to citizens of Sweden traveling to India for medical purposes.
  • A letter from the medical institution in India confirming your medical treatment in India is required.
  • If you are under the age of 18, you must possess the original copy of your birth certificate. If you are traveling alone or with one of their parents, a document of consent should be signed by both parents/sponsors.
  • A letter to the medical institution in India is needed. This letter must state the nature of the illness and why treatment is ill-suited elsewhere.
  • Travel itinerary.
  • Payment of medical treatment.
  • Proof the patient can cope with any additional medical costs that may come up.
  • Proof of correspondence between the doctor in your home country and the one in the Schengen area.
  • If employed, a letter from your employer is required stating his awareness of your leave.
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover up all medical expenses.
  • Holders of this medical visa are not allowed to work while they are in India.
  • An official document from the medical institution in India stating that they can provide the medical treatment you need.
  • You are expected to leave the country at the end of your treatment.
  • Holders of this visa are not allowed to take up permanent residence in the country, but a temporary residence.
  • The applicant has to sign a medical declaration form.

Tourist visa

  • This visa is issued to citizens of Sweden traveling to India for tourism.
  • A valid passport not older than ten years.
  • A completely filled tourist visa application form.
  • Holders of this visa cannot study with this visa
  • Two passport photographs with a white background.
  • Flight itinerary.
  • Travel itinerary.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Proof of accommodation/ hotel reservation.
  • If employed, a letter from your employer is required granting you permission to travel.
  • You must have a good intention of traveling. No criminal record track should be found.
  • If invited, an invitation letter from the host is required.
  • The applicant ID card.

Work visa

  • This visa is issued to citizens of Sweden traveling to work in an organization in India.
  • A valid passport with a minimum of 6 months ahead of your stay in India.
  • Proof of accommodation/ hotel reservations.
  • Medical insurance.
  • No fraudulent track record.
  • Sufficient financial means to support travel.
  • A copy of the employment contract between the employer and the employee must be submitted. The contract must be signed by both parties, stating the salary of the employee in Rupees, and discuss the payment of income tax in India.
  • Educational qualifications and certificates of experience.
  • A letter of employment from the organization in India should be provided.
  • Payment of visa fee.
  • Flight itinerary.

Where to apply

India embassy & visa application centers in Sweden.

Stockholm

AddressAdolf Fredriks kyrkogata 12, 111 37 Stockholm, Sweden.
Phone+46 8 10 70 08
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a telecommunication systems in India

Yes, there is a telecommunication system in India. In fact, India's telecommunication network is the second-largest in the world by the number of telephones used yearly.

Is it safe to travel alone to India

It is not dangerous to travel alone to India at all. You just need to make sure of what tourist destinations you would pick for your visit. Out of all the places in India, the state of Kerala is an excellent and extremely safe option for a solo traveler.

Can I use Uber in India

Yes, you can use uber in India. the same uber you have is the same app in India, with the same saved payment information. Being able to pay automatically with a pre-registered credit card is one of the biggest perks of using Uber in India.

What is the Indian famous food

Cuisine of Assam is famous for rice delicacies and is one of the popular food items in India. Their food is less with spice but with great taste. The best includes Khaar, Duck Meat Curry, Masoor Tenga, Aaloo Pitika, Xaak aru Bhaji, Ou Khatta.

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Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest India visa requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.