Business visa · Malawi to Sweden

Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Business

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 90 days
• Processing time: 15 calendar days standard; up to 45 days if additional examination required
• Fee: EUR 90 (adults); EUR 45 (children 6-11); Free (children under 6)
• Validity: 90 days within any 180-day period; multiple-entry visas valid up to 5 years
• Entry: Multiple entry

Schengen visa for business-related short stays: meetings, conferences, negotiations, trade fairs. Does not permit paid employment in Sweden. Frequent business travelers may receive multiple-entry visas valid for 1-5 years.

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Must be a national of an Annex I country requiring a Schengen visa.

• Purpose of visit

  Purpose must be business-related: meetings, conferences, negotiations, trade fairs, training. Must not undertake paid employment.

  Includes

  • Business meetings
  • conferences
  • negotiations
  • trade fairs
  • training
• Employment

  Must have proof of current employment or business ownership in home country, demonstrating ties and intent to return.

  Required status: Employed or business owner in home country

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

• Photo

  Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm, white background

• Accommodation proof

  Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.

  Must cover full stay: No

• Flight reservation

  Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

  Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: No

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

• Visa fee payment

  Accepted methods: Cash, credit card at embassy/consulate or VFS Global; Amount: EUR 90 (adults); EUR 45 (children 6-11); Free (children under 6)

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Gather all required documents including business invitation, company registration, employment proof, and standard Schengen visa documents.

2. Online application

   Complete the Schengen visa application form.

3. Appointment booking

   Book appointment at the Swedish embassy/consulate or VFS Global center.

4. Document submission

   Submit all documents in person at the appointment.

5. Biometrics

   Provide biometric data (fingerprints and photo) if not already in VIS or older than 59 months.

6. Fee payment

   Pay visa fee at submission.

7. Processing wait

   Wait for processing, typically 15 calendar days.

8. Visa collection

   Collect passport with visa sticker.

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.