How to Immigrate to Sweden From Pakistan

Sweden is one of the most popular destinations for Pakistani citizens planning to study abroad or visit a foreign country. Sweden’s rich scenic and historic beauty is bound to attract students from across the globe while its legendary education system attracts students all-year-round. If you are a Pakistani applying for Sweden Immigration, all the necessary details are listed below. You can opt for the temporary Schengen visa, which lasts for no more than 90 days, a visit visa, or a business visa.

Requirements for Sweden Tourist Visa From Pakistan

In order to Immigrate to Sweden from Pakistan on a tourist or visit visa, you must remember the following major requirements:

1. A short-stay visa application form needs to be filled in and signed. If a minor is applying for the visa, the form needs to be signed by both parents. (read on how to download the Sweden Visa application from)
2. Two recent photographs and an ordinary passport. If you possess another recognized travel document, it can be used in place of the passport. Copies of previous passports need to be attached with the application forms.
3. National ID card copy
4. Original document and photocopy of the Family Registration Certificate.
5. Personal income documents including; a signed letter by the employer mentioning the applicant’s name, salary, position, duration of the contract, contact numbers and address, purpose, and duration.
6. A copy of the applicant’s flight booking
7. Travel medical insurance policy, original as well as a photocopy, amounting to at least 30,000 Euros.

Sweden Business Visa Requirements

1. Filled in and signed short-stay visa application
2. Two recent photographs and an ordinary passport. If the applicant possesses any other recognized travel document that is valid can also be submitted instead.
3. A copy of the applicant’s national ID card.
4. A signed letter by the applicant’s employer providing details of the business contract.
5. Documents of personal income
6. Documents supporting the organization’s income
7. A letter of invitation issued by the organization in Sweden that has offered the applicant a job.
8. Evidence of an existing commercial relationship in Sweden.
9. Hotel reservation evidence
10. A copy of the applicant’s flight booking
11. The original certificate and a copy of the medical insurance policy amounting to at least 30,000 Euros.

Key Information for Sweden Visa

A standard Sweden visa remains valid for 6 months. To apply for this visa, you need to provide 2 recent, passport-size photographs. At least 14-28 days of processing are required for the visa confirmation and for applicants from Pakistan, the application fee is 60 Euros. The applicant must provide evidence of having a minimum account balance sufficient in covering the expenses of traveling and supporting the stay.

Things to Remember

It is necessary to remain completely honest while submitting any document and filling in the application form. There is a high likelihood of visa applications being rejected and it is thus always safer to be totally honest. Getting the visa will get easier if you demonstrate strong ties with Pakistan.

With the above-mentioned details in mind, your application procedure and acceptance should go smoothly. However, if you face any problems or need help with some questions, don’t hesitate to reach us at Highbrow – one of the best visa and immigration consultants in Pakistan, for Visa and immigration related queries.

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