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Visit family in Sweden from Nepal: Schengen visa

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Decision time

15 days

Normally, from when the embassy receives your application. Your papers first travel from VFS to New Delhi.

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Visa fee

€90

Adults. Children aged 6 to 11 pay €45. Not refunded if refused. Service fees are extra.

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How long you can stay

90 days in any 180

A Schengen visa covers all Schengen countries.

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Money to show

SEK 700 per day

Plus money for your return trip. It can be lower, for example when you stay with relatives or friends.

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Family visits to Sweden use the same Schengen visa as tourist trips, with an invitation from your host. Most of the extra work sits with them.

  1. Ask your host to complete the invitation form

    They attach a copy of their ID. A residence permit card does not count.

  2. Decide how you will cover costs

    Show your own bank statements, or your host shows income and assets and covers the cost.

  3. Apply at VFS Kathmandu

    Take the invitation, your passport, insurance and trip details. Be ready to describe the purpose of your visit.

Key rules to know

RuleWhat it means
Invitation

Your host completes the invitation form

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Host's ID

A copy of their ID

A residence permit card does not count as ID for this.

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If your host pays

Documents showing their income and assets

Your host can also order an Inbjudan (invitation) extract from the Swedish Population Register via the Swedish Tax Agency.

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Daily funds

SEK 700, often lower with relatives

The amount may be lower if you stay with relatives or friends. Your host can cover it, shown by bank statements or a sponsorship document.

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Where to apply

VFS Global in Kathmandu

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Where to apply from Nepal

Applications from Nepal go through these offices.

  • Kathmandu

    VFS Global Kathmandu (forwards to the Embassy of Sweden, New Delhi)

    Official page

Schengen visa

One visa for the whole Schengen area

Germany, Finland and Sweden all issue the same short-stay Schengen visa. These rules apply to all three. Each country has its own place to apply and its own extra documents.

RuleWhat it means
Maximum stay

90 days in any 180-day period

Across the whole Schengen area. A Schengen visa can be single-entry or multiple-entry.

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Fee

€90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6 to 12

A service fee may be added if you apply through a visa service centre such as VFS.

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Normal processing time

15 days, up to 45 if more checks are needed

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When to apply

At least 15 days before, no more than 6 months before

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Where to apply

The country where you will spend the longest time

If you stay equally long in several countries, apply to the first one you visit.

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Travel insurance

At least €30,000, valid in all Schengen states

It must cover emergency medical care, hospital treatment and repatriation.

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Entry is not guaranteed

Border police make the final decision

Carry copies of your invitation, bookings and insurance.

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Common questions

What does my host in Sweden need to do?
Complete the invitation form and provide a copy of their ID. If they pay your costs, they must also show documents about their income and assets.
Can a residence permit card be used as ID by my host?
No. Migrationsverket says a residence permit card does not count for the invitation.
What is the Inbjudan extract?
An invitation extract your host can order from the Swedish Population Register via the Swedish Tax Agency.
How much money do I need to show if I stay with relatives?
The standard figure is SEK 700 per day, but it can be lower when you stay with relatives or friends. Your host can cover it.

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