About Us Visa Application Procedure

1.Applicants may please note, all visa applications have to be filled online along with signatures on both pages on prescribed space at link given below:https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/

2. Check list for making a visa application:

  • The original passport valid for more than 6 months from the date of submission of application with minimum of 2 blank pages. 
  • Two passport –size (50 mm x 50 mm) photograph with front view against light background, not older than six months.(one to be pasted on the application form and the other to be attached)

3. More information on photo specifications for visas can be found at: userfiles/file/Photo%20Specifications-1.pdf

4. The guidelines/procedure of uploading of photos are available at: www.indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/VSS_IMAGE.pdf

5. Visa fees must be paid directly to the Embassy of India to Sweden and Latvia in Stockholm:

Payment of fees For Visa Services
The Embassy does not accept cash/cheque at the visa counter. Applicants are requested to pay fee for the service requested through BANK-GIRO only and enclose a copy of the proof of payment along with the application documents.

Bank details for Latvian residents:                              

Bank details for Swedish residents:

BANK : SEB
SEK Account: 5277 1103 311
IBAN No: SE10 5000 0000 0527 7110 3311
SWIFT CODE: ESSESESS 
BENEFICIARY'S NAME : Embassy of India

Bank Giro No. 5816-4930  

  • Other documents depending upon the purpose of your visit (Refer to Types of Visa).
  • Visa clearance form for Pakistani passport/ Stateless/Travel document holder only).
  • Pre-paid Self - addressed return envelope. REK/ Registered posts are preferred (for postal applications)
  • Copy of Person Bevis in English from Skatteverket (For applicants applying from Sweden)
  • Copy of local address proof (For applicants applying from Latvia)

6. For all visa information or queries contact Embassy of India to Sweden & Latvia at 0868432100 (Lines open between 15 00 to 16 00) or
by email at  visa.stockholm@mea.gov.in

Note- all applicants are required to send all visa applications only by Registered (Recommended) post due to current COVID-19 situation. All Consular appointments stand cancelled until further notice.

7. The Embassy takes 5-6 working days to issue all types of visas for Swedish and Latvian passport holders, provided application forms are complete in all respects. During peak season (mid-August to mid-January), 7-8 working days may be required for Swedish and Latvian passport holders.
 
Note: It may take minimum 45-50 days for Pakistani origin/Pakistani passport holders, and 30-40 days for Swedish alien passport and Swedish travel document holders, after uploading the application for clearance from concerned authorities