Sweden & Russia

Visiting relatives and friends – extra documents

If you apply for a visa to visit relatives or friends, you need the documents listed below.

You must have:

  • The documents required by all visa applicants. Read more under ‘Required documents
  • Written  and signed invitation (240011 swe or 241011 eng) from the host person
  • Copy of passport or national ID of host person, and copy of residence permit if not an EU citizen
  • Proof of family ties if applicable
  • If the host person will be paying for your support in Sweden – his/her bank statement showing bank operations over the last three months