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Sweden - Embassy of India
Visa Information
All those who do not hold Indian Passports, need a visa to enter India. A visa for India is valid only for India and not for any other country. Even children need to apply for a visa for visa, by filling up the visa form and paying visa fee. Even if the child's name is included in the parent's passport and the child does not hold a separate passport, they must fill the form, pay fee and complete other formalities.
Fee structure for Sri Lankan nationals (as on July 26, 1999)
| TYPE AND PERIOD OF VISA |
SWEDISH AND LATVIAN PASSPORTS |
FOREIGN and ALIENS PASSPORTS |
AMERICAN PASSPORTS |
| Tourist Visa and visa upto six months* |
440 |
490 |
710 |
| ONE YEAR VISA – FOR BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT ONLY |
710 |
760 |
980 |
| FIVE YEAR VISA-ONLY FOR INDIAN ORIGIN NATIONALS |
1420 |
1470 |
1690 |
| Student visa |
820 |
870 |
1090 |
| Transit VISA - (Not for tourist purpose) - 15 days from date of ISSUE (Single/Double entry) |
110 |
160 |
380 |
Transfer of Visa
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55 |
55 |
55 |
*Tourist Visa is valid for six months only
The following Passport holders will pay only SEK50 AS VISA FEE:
| Afghanistan |
Jamaica |
Mauritius |
| Argentina |
Mongolia |
Poland |
| Bangladesh |
Maldives |
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| South Africa |
Uruguay |
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Special Visa Fees
RUSSIAN NATIONALS - SEK440
ROMANIAN NATIONALS - SEK60
SRI LANKANS- SEK525 - for Single Entry Tourist Visa
SEK555 - for Double entry Tourist Visa
Japanese nationals - SEK55 - For Transit Visa, SEK140 - For all other Visas
Payments: Fee payment receipt must accompany all applications. Cash should not be sent by post. At the counter in Embassy, visa fee can be paid in cash when you apply. NO CHEQUE OR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS. Internet payments can be made to Embassy's bankgiro number 5816-4930- PLEASE ATTACH PRINTOUT OF INTERNET PAYEMNT WITH VISA APPLICATION FORM. Internet payments, applications are processed after our bank confirms payment. VISA FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
Processing time for issuing visas:
If visa applications are complete and payment is confirmed, visa is granted between two-five days. Sometimes applicants are asked to give additional documents or to come to the Embassy for interview. Depending on duration and purpose of visit to India applications are sometimes sent to India. In such cases, processing time is between two-four months. Embassy is not responsible for any delay, if application form is incomplete or if payment is not confirmed. From October to March processing time is longer.
Validity of visas:
Visa sticker/stamp, which is put on one of the pages of your passport by the Embassy gives information regarding the type of visa which has been given to the applicant. Issue of visa DOES NOT guarantee the right to enter India. Final authority to allow entry into India lies with immigration authorities at the airport or place of entry in India. Visas are valid from date of issue. A visa for India is valid ONLY for entry and travel within India. Although applicants seek visas ranging from six months to five years, duration of visa granted varies, depending on rules of Government of India and discretion of the Embassy.
Application forms:
Latest visa application forms can be downloaded from the Embassy homepage or collected from the Embassy. Old visa application forms will not be accepted. All entries in the form must be completed. Applications can be submitted in the Embassy between 0900-1200 hrs from Monday to Friday. In addition to visa application form, additional forms have to be completed by persons who DO NOT HOLD SWEDISH OR LATVIAN PASSPORTS, FOR RESEARCH VISA, JOURNALISTS VISITING FOR PROFESSIONAL REASONS, VISITS TO RESTRICTED AND PROTECTED AREAS.
Foreign nationals:
Those who do not hold Swedish/Latvian passports are to complete the Visa application form and the VISA CLEARANCE FORM(and pay an extra fee of SEK50). Processing time is FOUR DAYS from the date the application is received.
Indian nationals:
Even those of Indian-origin, need a visa for India, if they do not hold an Indian passport. Indian-origin nationals, can get a five-year visa, if they submit their familibevis, previous Indian passport or other proof of Indian-origin. Visa fee is similar to that if other applicants. Indian-origin persons can also apply for a Person of Indian Origin Card, which allows them to enter India for 15 years, without a visa. Please check the link PIO Card, on our homepage for more information
Applications sent by post: Incomplete applications will be sent back without visa. Please use registered post to send passports to Embassy. Visa fee can be paid through internet or bankgiro. For internet payments, it takes four days to ISSUE visas because we wait for confirmation regarding payment. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH BY POST. Please enclose a self-addressed return REK envelope with postage if Passports are to be posted back. Embassy will not be responsible if passports posted back to applicants do not reach them.
Enquiries about visa applications:
Telephone enquiries about status of visa applications can be made between 1430-1530 hrs from Monday to Friday. Applicants can also write in English to consular.indianembassy@chello.se
Collection of Passports:
Once visa is given Passports can be collected from Reception in Embassy between 1600-1700 hrs from Monday to Friday. If applicant cannot collect passports from Embassy, they must send with application a self-addressed REK envelope with return postage. If passports are not collected the Embassy CANNOT SEND THEM BY POST, unless return postage is provided. Applicants may check at the Embassy whether visa stamp has correct entries of applicant and visa.
Children of all ages are to submit visa application form, passport, photo, pay normal visa fee to get a visa (even if their names are included in their parent's Passport).
Restricted and Protected areas:
the Government notifies certain areas in India as protected and restricted areas Applicants who want to visit such areas must also fill the restricted area permit form.
Transfer of visas:
If applicant has a valid visa on an old/damaged passport, visa can be transferred to a new passport on payment of SEK55.
NOTE: If period of visa is over 180 days, all foreigners have to register with Foreigners Regional Registration Officers/Foreigners Registration Officer (FRRO) within 14 days of first arrival in India. Pakistani nationals are to register within 24 hours of arrival and Afghan nationals within 7 days of arrival, irrespective of period of visa. There is a fine of US$ 30 for failure to do so.
Payments:
Fee payment receipt must accompany all applications. Cash should not be sent by post. At the counter in Embassy, visa fee can be paid in cash when you apply. NO CHEQUE OR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS. Internet payments can be made to Embassy's bankgiro number 5816-4930- PLEASE ATTACH PRINTOUT OF INTERNET PAYMENT WITH VISA APPLICATION FORM. In case of Internet payments, applications are processed after the bank confirms payment. VISA FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
Fee Schedule
Additional Papers To Be Given With Visa Application
| Type of visa |
Duration |
Purpose of visit |
Supporting documents |
| Adoption |
Three to six months |
To adopt a child from India |
Letter from either 'Adoptions Centrum', 'Adoptions for All' or the 'Family Association for Inter-country Adoption' (Swedish organizations authorized for inter-country adoption) |
| Indian Origin nationals |
Maximum of five years |
To visit family in India |
Famili bevis or copy of old Indian passport |
| Tourist |
Valid for a maximum of six months from date of issue of visa It is not possible to extend. |
Tourism or to visit family and friends |
Copy of flight bookings or flight tickets. Complete addresses of contact persons in India if purpose is to visit family and friends. |
| Business |
Six months to a year |
Related to business promotion, discussions etc |
A signed letter from the company in Sweden on the company letterhead, giving company profile, position of applicant, purpose and dates of visit, guarantee of costs to be incurred during the trip. Invitation letter from the Indian business counterpart, with name of applicant, purpose and dates of visit. |
| Employment |
Maximum period of one year. Can be extended in India |
For those who will be employed and resident in India |
Signed employment contract, which gives details of employment, durations and terms and conditions. |
| Journalist visa |
Maximum of one year |
For journalism, photography, filming etc |
Detailed letter from the Swedish media agency/ company with an introduction about the journalist, purpose, dates of visit etc. Fill a separate application form (if you wish to film in India) and submit List of equipment to be carried to India |
| Student
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Depends on duration of the course |
For those who are admitted to an Indian College/university |
Admission letter from recognized Indian Institution in the name of applicant, giving dates and title of course. |
| Social or voluntary work visa
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Depends on the nature of visit and documents given to Embassy Processing time is between two to four months |
For those who are traveling on behalf of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) or who have an invitation from NGOs in India |
Letter from Swedish institution giving profile of organization, purpose and dates of visit, and a brief description of their work in India, Letter of invitation from the institution in India mentioning the name of applicant, purpose and dates of visit, program in India and organization's work in India. |
| Yoga training
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Maximum of six months |
For learning yoga |
Letter of invitation from yoga institution in India, in the name of applicant, dates and purpose of stay etc. |
| Transit visa
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Valid for double entry into India for fifteen days from the date of issue. It is not extendable. |
Changing flights and traveling to another country and NOT for tourism or business. |
Copy of confirmed tickets for onward journey |
| Research |
Depends on the nature of research and documents given to Embassy. Processing time is between two to four months. |
To pursue research through Indian universities |
Fill visa form and Research Visa application form. Synopsis of proposed research work, information regarding qualification, background and aims of the researcher, details about Supervisor (in Sweden), proposed time period of research and financial arrangements for research including local costs. |
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