Visa application form
- The Schengen visa application form must be duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant.
- For applicants under 18 years of age (minors), the application form must be signed by both parents/legal guardians.
- 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:
- be valid for at least three (3) months after the intended departure from the Schengen area,
- have been issued within the previous 10 years, and
- 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:
- residence permit, valid for at least 3 months after leaving the Schengen area,
- visa,
- work permit, or
- 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:
- marriage certificate,
- birth certificate,
- certificate of registered partnership, or
- other official document proving the family relationship.
Proof of the EU/EEA/Swiss citizen’s nationality
For example:
- copy of passport bio-data page, or
- copy of national identity card.
Documents relating to the journey
If travelling together with the EU/EEA/Swiss citizen to Sweden
- 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
- 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
- Сourt 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.
