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For them the visa category would be tourist only?
Yes.
Can I submit their application (tourist visa) along with me (business visa)?
Yes.
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Short answer: Yes to all 3 questions.
Each applicant must apply for a visa
Multiple reasons can be given that must be specific to each applicant
Tourism and Business
Tourism only
Field 33 is where the sponsorship should be noted
Submitting all applications togeather may avoid multiple copies of the needed documentation. A covering letter with the sponsor Application stating that they are sponsoring their spouse/children would not harm in case the applications get separated.
Note: Family members of EU-Citizens that need a visa
As a general statement (made as a comment to this question)
If for instance your wife is a EU citizen, you don't need any visa.
is only correct when the answer to the following question is yes:
Is the visa applicant accompanying or joining the EU citizen?
The Directive seeks to facilitate and promote free movement of EU citizens. It does not apply to mobility of the family members if there is no link to a mobile EU citizens, for example when the family member travels alone to a Member State in which the EU citizen does not reside and will not travel to.
2.3 Visa exemption under the Schengen Borders Code gives the following sample:
A Slovak citizen resides with his Chinese spouse in Ireland. The Chinese spouse holding a residence card, issued by Ireland under Article 10 of the Directive, travels alone to France. As she travels alone, she needs to apply for a visa to enter France
Information is based on:
Usage of the term EU citizen: EU/EEA and Swiss citizens.