Documents Required

The following list of documents is not exhaustive, and the customer may be asked to provide additional information or documents if requested by the Mission.

Both the standard and supporting documentation must be recent, no older than one month, and are mandatory for every Schengen visa application.

Customers are required to bring and present their original documents, but only need to submit photocopies unless specified otherwise in the requirements.

Before gathering the necessary documents mentioned below, customers are advised to carefully review the requirements outlined in the Overview section to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for the chosen visa category.

For official delegations traveling to participate in meetings, consultations, negotiations, exchange programs, or events held in Schengen by intergovernmental organizations, the following documents are required:

– A letter from the relevant authority of the third country confirming the applicant’s membership in the official delegation traveling to Schengen for the aforementioned events, accompanied by a copy of the official invitation from the intergovernmental organization in Schengen.
– Alternatively, a Verbal Note can be provided.

1. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION

– Schengen Visa application form (original)

Valid Passport: Your passport must be signed and have at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes. It should be valid for a minimum of 90 days (about 3 months) beyond the return date of your trip to the Schengen Area. Additionally, the passport must have been issued within the last 10 years on the day of departure from the Schengen Area. If your passport is older than 10 years, you will need to apply for a new one before proceeding with the visa application.

UK Residence Permit: Your UK residence permit, either endorsed in your passport or issued as a Biometrics card, should be valid for at least one month beyond the return date of your trip to the Schengen Area. If you are applying for a C type visitor visa, it is only acceptable if you were unable to apply from your country of residence due to already being outside the residence country and residing consecutively in the UK for more than 6 months.

Supporting Documentation for Schengen Visa Application:

Proof of Current Occupation:

1. Employer Letter: You need to provide an original, signed, and recent letter from your employer (less than 1 month old). The letter should be on a company letterhead and include the company registration number in the UK, contact details, address, date of issue, your position, and salary. Additionally, you must include your last three payslips.
   b. Student Letter (for conference attendance): If you are attending a conference, you must provide a recent, signed letter from your UK school/college/university (less than 1 month old). The letter should be addressed to the Mission and include the name and position of the signee. It should confirm your enrollment, type of studies, completion date, number of lessons (hours) per week, and attendance record.

Self-employment letter (original): A recent (less than 1 month old), signed, and headed letter is required. The letter should be addressed to the Mission and include the name and position of the signee. It should confirm the customer’s self-employment status and be obtained from the appropriate source depending on the circumstances:

1. Customers accountant: If the customer’s company’s accountancy is handled by an external or independent accountant.
2. Solicitor: If the customer’s company has been registered by a solicitor.

iii. Bank manager: If the customer’s company has a business bank account.

1. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering the business. If the customer’s name is not mentioned on the certificate, additional proof demonstrating the connection between the customer and the company should be provided.

Proof of business/conference invitation: An original (preferably) cover letter from the inviting company/organization in Sweden is required. The letter should confirm the customer’s name, purpose of visit, period of visit, and provide confirmation of travel and/or accommodation arrangements. Additionally, a Company Registration Certificate in Sweden should be included.

Proof of funds:

The following documents are required:

1. Latest 3 months UK current account bank statements showing the customer’s name, address, and an end balance dated within the last month of the visa application submission date. The balance should reflect a minimum amount of £40.00 per day of stay in the Schengen Area, along with outstanding accommodation and travel fees.
2. Travellers’ cheques covering the same amount as explained under point a.
3. Credit card(s) and credit card statement showing the cardholder’s name and address. The statement must include information about the monthly limit or sending cap.

Travel insurance, specifically all-risk medical travel insurance, is a crucial aspect of any travel plan. It is imperative that the travel insurance clearly displays the customer’s name and remains valid throughout the entire territory of the Schengen Area. Additionally, the insurance must cover the entire duration of the customer’s intended stay in the Schengen Area. To ensure adequate protection, the minimum coverage for medical emergencies and repatriation, including a clause for such circumstances, should amount to a minimum of €30,000.