Sweden visa requirements for Zambians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Zambians visiting Sweden

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Swedish Visa.

  • Fully completed and signed visa application form.
  • Two recently taken passport-size photographs (3.5x4.5cm), both taken within the last three months.
  • A valid Zambian passport not older than 10 years, with at least three months validity beyond the date you plan to leave Sweden.
  • A round trip reservation or itinerary that must include entry and exit dates as well as flight numbers.
  • A travel insurance policy with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros for the whole Schengen territory.
  • Proof of accommodation. 
  • A document that shows where you will be accommodated throughout your stay in Sweden.
  • Proof of financial means. 
  • Proof of paid visa fee which is €60 for adults and €35 for children from 6 to 12 years old.

Sweden Visa for Zambians

Facts about Sweden

Sweden is a nation with thousands of coastal islands and inland lakes. Lots of tourists who visit the country usually try their hands at skiing and dog sledding as there are a lot of snow parks and resorts to trying out the adventure. There is an abundance of museums and historical sites at which tourists can bask in the rich history if the country.

Tourism in Sweden has been developing at a very steady pace in recent years as the number of tourists who visit the country yearly has been increasing. On average, Sweden receives 24.6 million tourists yearly. The Swedish government is doing her best to develop tourism in the country with 7.1% of household income being spent on domestic tourism.

The capital of Sweden Stockholm is built on 14 islands and possesses more than 50 bridges. The best time for tourists to visit the country is during the winter months with mild weather.

Types of Sweden Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Business visa 15 days 90 days
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Student visa 15 days 3 years

General Requirements for Sweden Visa

  • Fully completed and signed visa application form.
  • Two recently taken passport-size photographs (3.5x4.5cm), both taken within the last three months.
  • A valid Zambian passport not older than 10 years, with at least three months validity beyond the date you plan to leave Sweden.
  • A round trip reservation or itinerary that must include entry and exit dates as well as flight numbers.
  • A travel insurance policy with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros for the whole Schengen territory.
  • Proof of accommodation. 
  • A document that shows where you will be accommodated throughout your stay in Sweden.
  • Proof of financial means. 
  • Proof of paid visa fee which is €60 for adults and €35 for children from 6 to 12 years old.
Sweden Business visa Sweden Tourist visa Sweden Student visa

Sweden Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Swedish business visa is issued to foreign nationals who intend to travel to Sweden for business purposes. 
  • This is also a short-stay visa and it permits a stay of no longer than 90 days within a 180-day period.
  • The business visa permits its holder to attend business meetings, trade fairs and take part in conferences in Sweden.
  • The passport used for your visa application must contain at least two blank pages and have a validity of not less than three months beyond the date you intend to leave Sweden.
  • You are also required to obtain a letter of invitation from the partner company/organisation in Sweden. 
  • This letter must state the purpose of your visit and who will take care of all your expenses (your company or the partner company) while in Sweden.
  • If there have been previous trade relations between your company and the Swedish company, you are required to provide proof of this. This could be bills of lading, customs clearance, receipts of payment or any similar documents.
  • A letter stating awareness and allowance of leave, as well as your position, salary, and date of return to work, should also be obtained from your employer.
  • As 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.
  • Please note that as a business traveller, you are not allowed to seek public funds while in the country nor can you receive payment for any services rendered while you are there.
  • You should submit your visa application in person as your biometric data will be collected at the point of submission.

Sweden Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Zambian citizens who intend to travel to Sweden for the purpose of studying are the eligible candidates of this visa.
  • If your course is more than three months, you require a long-stay visa.
  • You must also apply for a residence permit which will allow you to live in Sweden for the duration of your studies in the country.
  • If you intend to fund your studies in Sweden, you cannot submit your application earlier than three months. This is because you need to be able to provide proof that you can support yourself close to the start of your study. Such proof could be in the form of your bank statements for the last six months, or those of your sponsor accompanied with a sponsorship letter.
  • If you are the recipient of a scholarship, student aid or similar grant, you are required to provide documents supporting this, showing your name, the monthly amount you are entitled to and the period during which you will receive the fund.
  • To obtain a student residence permit, you must have first received a letter of acceptance from a university in Sweden, to study a programme full-time.
  • You have to show proof of the notice of admission.
  • If you are a doctoral student, you must provide the decision on your admission as a doctoral student with information about the time of admission as well as a certificate with the details of the doctoral studies, issued by the place of study.
  • If you are not going to study on a scholarship, you need to pay a portion of the fee before submitting your application for the permit and provide proof of payment.
  • You must provide copies of your passport data page, clearly showing your personal details and the validity of the passport.
  • You must also provide proof that you have comprehensive health insurance in Sweden. If you have insurance through the school, you are required to send confirmation of this. 
  • An admission letter can serve as proof in this case.
  • You are to pay an application fee to obtain the student residence permit. 
  • For children below the age of 18, the permit costs 500 SEK while adults must pay 1,000 SEK. 
  • This amount can be paid with a debit card online at the same time you fill out an application, or you can pay at the embassy/consulate-general if that is where you will submit your application.

Sweden Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of visiting Sweden for leisure and tourism purposes.
  • This visa can also be used as a visitor visa. 
  • Foreigners can visit their friends or relatives who are permanent residents of the country.
  • If you are visiting someone in the country, a letter of invitation from your host is required. 
  • The letter should state the relationship between the applicant and the host and should also contain valid contact information of the host.
  • Applicants who are employed are required to present a letter from their employer.
  • The letter should specify the applicant’s date of recruitment, job position, duration and purpose of the visit.
  • It should also state the applicant’s salary level.
  • Non-Zambia citizens are required to submit a valid Zambian residence permit during the visa application process.
  • Minors should provide the original copy of their birth certificate.
  • If they are traveling with one or none of their parents, a notarized consent signed by both their parents is required.
  • Foreigners are not allowed to be paid for the services they render while they are in the country or take up paid employment.
  •  Holders of this visa can attend festivals and events during their stay.
  • All the documents for submission must be in English or Swedish.

Sweden Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Business visa

643.21 (SEK)

Tourist visa

643.21 (SEK)

Student visa

804.01 (SEK)

Sweden Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Zambia

Location

Address

Lusaka

Haile Selassie Avenue, Opposite Ndeke House P.O. Box 50264 Ridgeway

www.swedenabroad.com/lusaka

ambassaden.lusaka@gov.se

(+260) (211) 25 17 11

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in Sweden safe for drinking?

The tap water in Sweden is extremely safe for drinking and is of equal quality to bottled water. Drinking tap water saves your money and it helps keep the environment clean also.

What is the official language in Sweden?

The official language in Sweden is Swedish but there are other popularly spoken languages like English,  Finnish,  Romani, Arabic, Greek, Polish, and Spanish.

What is the official currency in Sweden?

The official currency in Sweden is the Swedish Krona (SEK). However, Euros might be accepted in some tourist populated areas like Gamla Stan in Stockholm.

What is Sweden famous for?

Sweden is the largest country in Northern Europe and is famous for its Northern lights.

What type of a visa can someone get from Zambia to visit Sweden?