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Sweden Schengen visa checklist for Indian applicants
Every item of the Sweden tourist-visa checklist for applicants in India, as printed, with the two lines people ask about most picked out: the flight reservation and the proof of accommodation.
Updated Reviewed by Narinder Chahal, Director, Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited
THE QUICK ANSWER
For flights, the Sweden tourist checklist prints: “Flight reservation of return ticket. If travelling to several Schengen states, proof of intra- Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental.” This line asks for a flight reservation. It does not ask for a paid ticket. For accommodation it prints: “Proof of lodging such as Hotel reservation, rental document of holiday home or campus residence reservation for the entire duration of the planned stay in the Schengen area. For applicants who plan to stay in several Schengen countries, proof of travel itinerary (e.g. ticket bookings for transport between different countries in addition to hotel reservations).” This line asks for proof of where you will stay. A confirmed hotel booking in the guests’ names answers it.
Flight reservation: what the Sweden checklist says
“Flight reservation of return ticket. If travelling to several Schengen states, proof of intra- Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental.”
This line asks for a flight reservation. It does not ask for a paid ticket.
- If you visit more than one Schengen country, it also asks for proof of travel between them: a flight reservation, a train itinerary or a car rental.
From DummyTicketDesk: dummy ticket (flight reservation), a genuine airline reservation in each traveller’s name, held without payment, ₹708 incl. GST for the first traveller.
Hotel booking: what the Sweden checklist says
“Proof of lodging such as Hotel reservation, rental document of holiday home or campus residence reservation for the entire duration of the planned stay in the Schengen area. For applicants who plan to stay in several Schengen countries, proof of travel itinerary (e.g. ticket bookings for transport between different countries in addition to hotel reservations).”
This line asks for proof of where you will stay. A confirmed hotel booking in the guests’ names answers it.
- Every night of the trip has to be covered, in each country you stay in.
From DummyTicketDesk: confirmed hotel booking for the nights of your trip, in the guests’ names, ₹590 incl. GST per hotel, arranged with the desk on WhatsApp.
We match the flight, the hotels and your itinerary
An officer reads the flight reservation, the hotel bookings, the insurance and the form side by side. The arrival date, the first check-in, the last check-out and the return flight have to tell one story, with no night missing. That is what the desk does when you order hotel bookings with a flight reservation: each one is matched to your itinerary.
Dummy ticket and hotel bookings, matched to your itinerary
We do not send one loose document. The desk matches the flight reservation and every hotel booking to your itinerary: the same dates, the same cities, and no night left uncovered. These are the real documents of one order for a Switzerland visa file, issued on 5 November 2026: one flight reservation and four hotel bookings that cover all 9 nights between the two flights. Personal details are blacked out; everything else is as issued.
Flight reservationEtihad, Hyderabad (HYD) to Zurich (ZRH), status Confirmed
Hotel booking, ZurichMEININGER Hotel Zürich Greencity, 3 nights
Hotel booking, GenevaB&B HOTEL Geneva Airport, 3 nights
Hotel booking, LucerneSeminarhotel Romerohaus, 2 nights
Hotel booking, Zurich AirportLeonardo Hotel Zurich Airport, 1 night
Open the full documents and the day-by-day table: flight and hotels matched date by date
Sweden tourist visa checklist: all 12 items
Each item is printed here as it appears on the checklist titled “TOURIST VISA CHECKLIST”, which names no issuer, with no date printed. The flight and accommodation lines are highlighted.
| # | About | As printed on the checklist |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application form | Application for Schengen Visa (No. 119031) attached with 1 photograph not older than six months with white background (3.5cm/4.5 cm). Please explain your plan for visit. |
| 2 | Passport | Original and copy of passport or some other valid travel document. If passport has been extended please enclose a copy of this page & copy of the observation page (if any). *The Schengen states does not accept Indian handwritten passport or passport that contains a manual entry made after 01/04/2010 where the biographical data (name, place, date of birth and sex) were changed. |
| 3 | Passport | Previous Passports available- irrespective of their condition (In case lost - a note is required) |
| 4 | Accommodation | Proof of lodging such as Hotel reservation, rental document of holiday home or campus residence reservation for the entire duration of the planned stay in the Schengen area. For applicants who plan to stay in several Schengen countries, proof of travel itinerary (e.g. ticket bookings for transport between different countries in addition to hotel reservations). |
| 5 | Itinerary | Certificate from the travel agency confirming booking of an organized trip or any other appropriate document indicating the travel plans. |
| 6 | Other | Copy of original Marriage Certificate and Birth Certificates of children. |
| 7 | Flight reservation | Flight reservation of return ticket. If travelling to several Schengen states, proof of intra- Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental. |
| 8 | Travel insurance | Overseas travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries .The insurance has to cover the applicant for at least 30,000 Euros or equivalent, for all risks e.g. accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation etc. The policy has to clearly specify the period of validity and has to cover the entire duration of the trip including the date of arrival & departure. |
| 9 | Occupation | Documentary evidence of the applicant's professional activity: Employees: pay slips for the last three months, employment contract and employers statement on approval of holidays; Student: letter confirming enrolment in the college /university.; Self-Employed: PAN registration and bank statements covering the last 3 months/Company Registration proof.; Pension: Pension statement for the last three months or proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business. |
| 10 | Proof of funds | Proof of financial means: - Copy of bank statements covering the last 3 months and any other document that may provide information about the applicant's solvency.; - Income tax declaration for the last two assessment years.; - If Sponsored: Proof of Sponsorship. |
| 11 | Minors | The consent of the parental authority or legal guardian should be required only if the minor travels alone or only with one parent |
| 12 | Other | Is applicant’s travel accompanied? If Yes, mention number and names of co-travelers. |
Visiting family or travelling for business?
The same two lines on the other Sweden checklists in the same set, as printed.
| Purpose | Flight line | Accommodation line |
|---|---|---|
| Visiting family & friends | “Flight reservation of a return ticket. If travelling to several Schengen States, Proof of intra- Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental.” | “Proof of lodging: • Hotel reservation, rental document of holiday home or campus residence reservation. • In case staying with a family member or a friend proof of private accommodation from the host.” |
| Business | “Flight reservation of a return ticket. If travelling to several Schengen States, Proof of intra- Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental.” | “Proof of lodging such as hotel booking for the entire duration of the planned stay in the Schengen area.” |
Sweden visa from India: fee, where to apply, timing
- Visa type
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C), up to 90 days in any 180
- Visa fee
- €90 adults, €45 children 6–11, free under 6; VFS service charge €19
- Where Indians apply
- VFS Global. The form is an editable PDF to be typed; handwritten forms take longer
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from arrival at the Embassy; files from outside New Delhi add two days by post
Routes from India, common mistakes and the official links are on Dummy ticket for Sweden visa: flight and hotel documents explained.
Sweden checklist questions
Is a flight ticket required for a Sweden visa from India?
The Sweden tourist checklist prints: “Flight reservation of return ticket. If travelling to several Schengen states, proof of intra- Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental.” This line asks for a flight reservation. It does not ask for a paid ticket. If you visit more than one Schengen country, it also asks for proof of travel between them: a flight reservation, a train itinerary or a car rental.
Is a hotel booking required for a Sweden visa?
The checklist prints: “Proof of lodging such as Hotel reservation, rental document of holiday home or campus residence reservation for the entire duration of the planned stay in the Schengen area. For applicants who plan to stay in several Schengen countries, proof of travel itinerary (e.g. ticket bookings for transport between different countries in addition to hotel reservations).” This line asks for proof of where you will stay. A confirmed hotel booking in the guests’ names answers it. Every night of the trip has to be covered, in each country you stay in.
What does the Sweden checklist say about travel insurance?
It prints: “Overseas travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries .The insurance has to cover the applicant for at least 30,000 Euros or equivalent, for all risks e.g. accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation etc. The policy has to clearly specify the period of validity and has to cover the entire duration of the trip including the date of arrival & departure.”
How many documents are on the Sweden tourist visa checklist?
This copy lists 12 items, from the application form and passport to proof of funds. The full list is on this page in the order the checklist prints it. Bring what your own category asks for: employed, self-employed, student and retired applicants have different lines.
Where does this Sweden checklist come from, and is it current?
It is the checklist titled “TOURIST VISA CHECKLIST”, which names no issuer, with no date printed, read on the date shown on this page. Checklists change, so compare it with the version on the official page for Sweden before you submit; the links are on our Sweden page.
Source and date
This page reproduces the checklist titled “TOURIST VISA CHECKLIST”, which names no issuer, with no date printed, for applicants in India. We read it on 10 November 2026 and copied its items without rewording. Embassies revise their checklists, and a visa centre may hand you a newer one: the version on the official page for Sweden is the one that counts. The documents common to every Schengen country are set by the EU’s harmonised list for India, explained in the Schengen visa documents checklist for Indians.
Pick what your visa file needs
Three documents, one price each, GST included. Every button opens the order right here.
Extended hold
Flight reservation held for longer
₹1,770GST incl.
one traveller · extra travellers quoted
Arranged on WhatsApp, office hours
- For a visa appointment a few days away
- The airline sets the exact hold time
- PNR verifiable on the airline website
- Name exactly as in your passport
- PDF on WhatsApp + email
- Extra travellers quoted on WhatsApp
Flight reservation
Dummy ticket for your visa file
₹708GST incl.
first traveller · +₹472 each extra
PDF in ~30 min, office hours
- PNR verifiable on the airline website
- Name exactly as in your passport
- One-way, return or multi-city (+₹299 per traveller per extra stop)
- PDF on WhatsApp + email
- Free name correction within 24 h
- +₹472 per extra traveller
Hotel booking
Confirmed stay for your visa file
₹590GST incl.
per hotel · any number of guests
Arranged on WhatsApp, office hours
- Real hotel with a real confirmation number
- Hotel name, address and contact on the voucher
- Dates match your trip
- Guest names as in your passport
- PDF voucher by WhatsApp + email
- Free name correction within 24 h
Agencies: agent rates from ₹499 + GST. See For travel agents.