Cultural and sporting events

In order to apply for any kind of visa, you should submit the documents required by all visa applicants, the Basic Requirements must be fulfilled and the Supporting documents should be submitted too.

To show the purpose of the intended journey you need to submit the following additional documents:

If the purpose is a cultural activity

• The invitation from whoever is organising the event in Sweden. The invitation: a) has to be signed, dated and contain clear contact information to the person/organisation that invites you, and b) should also contain clear information about who will cover the costs for the trip and the stay in Sweden, the purpose of the trip and the duration of the trip.

If the purpose is a sporting competition

• Invitation from the organiser in Sweden. The invitation: a) has to be signed, dated and contain clear contact information to the person/organisation that invites you, and b) should also contain clear information about who will cover the costs for the trip and the stay in Sweden, the purpose of the trip and the duration of the trip.
• Presentation letter of the relevant Su official sport organisation, a document from the national association of the sport concerned in your country of origin showing that you are active in this sport.

Continue with the rest of the supporting documents under Required documents.

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