List of documents for applicants under the Directive 2004/38/EC:

Visa application form

o   The Schengen visa application form must be duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant.

o   For applicants under 18 years of age (minors), the application form must be signed by both parents/legal guardians.

o   Fields no. 21, 22, 30, 31 and 32 (marked with *) shall not be completed.

·         Photo
One recent passport-size photograph meeting ICAO standards. 

·         Original passport/Travel document
The travel document must:

o   be valid for at least three (3) months after the intended departure from the Schengen area,

o   have been issued within the previous 10 years, and

o   contain at least two blank pages.

·         National ID

Copy of internal passport’s bio-data page and pages containing registration stamps (if applicable).

·         Documents for non-Russian nationals
Applicants applying outside their country of nationality must provide proof of legal residence or legal stay in the country where the application is lodged, for example:

o   residence permit, valid for at least 3 months after leaving the Schengen area,

o   visa, 

o   work permit, or

o   other document confirming lawful stay in Russia.

Documents relating to the EU/EEA/Swiss family member

·         Proof of family ties
Documents proving the family relationship with the EU/EEA/Swiss citizen, for example:

o   marriage certificate,

o   birth certificate,

o   certificate of registered partnership, or

o   other official document proving the family relationship.

·         Proof of the EU/EEA/Swiss citizen’s nationality

For example:

o   copy of passport bio-data page, or

o   copy of national identity card.

Documents relating to the journey

·         If travelling together with the EU/EEA/Swiss citizen to Sweden

o   proof of planned travel arrangements, such as flight or transport reservations for both the applicant and the EU/EEA/Swiss citizen.

·         If joining the EU/EEA/Swiss citizen in Sweden

o   proof that the EU/EEA/Swiss citizen resides or intends to reside in Sweden in accordance with EU free movement rules.

Documents relating to minors (under 18) traveling alone or without one parent/legal guardian

·         Birth certificate

·         Written consent from the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) not travelling with the child
The consent must be signed in the presence of a visa officer or be duly notarized.

• If one parent or legal guardian has sole custody
• court decision or other official document proving sole custody.
• Copy of passport or identity document of non-travelling parent(s) or legal guardian(s)

Additional information

The Embassy may request additional documents where necessary for the assessment of the application.

Family members covered by Directive 2004/38/EC are exempt from visa fees.