🇸🇪Sweden Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Europe· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Sweden?
It depends on your passport. Out of 198 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 93 enter Sweden visa-free and 105 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
93
nationalities
Consular visa
105
nationalities
Check the rule for your nationality
Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
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Transit visa for Sweden
Visa for airport or land transit.
- Stay:
- Same-day
- Fee:
- 90 EUR
Data updated on · Official source
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Coming up: announced entry rules
- Europe: ETIAS travel authorisationExpected by the EU in the last quarter of 2026
Visa-exempt travellers will need to apply online (€20) before entering any of the 30 countries concerned. Applications are not open yet: beware of websites already selling it. Official EU website
Insurance requiredInsurance for the Schengen visa (AXA Schengen)
If your passport needs a Schengen visa, it is a required document of the file: at least €30,000 of medical expenses. Any compliant insurer is accepted; AXA Schengen is one. Only the consulate decides whether the certificate is acceptable.
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Sweden visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Sweden applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
- United StatesVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Côte d'IvoireVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- CameroonVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- ChinaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- HaitiVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- GuineaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- NigeriaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Democratic Republic of the CongoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- The GambiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- TanzaniaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- KenyaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- JamaicaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Sri LankaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- SenegalVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- MoroccoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- AlgeriaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- TunisiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- TogoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- RussiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- TurkeyVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
Sweden visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Sweden publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | 90 days per 180-day period | 90 EUR | 15-45 days | Portal | |
| Job seeker permit (highly qualified) | Work | 9 months | 2,200 SEK | 90 days | Portal | |
| Self-employed permit | Work | 2 years | 2,000 SEK | 12-18 months | Portal | |
| EU Blue Card | Work | 2 years | 2,000 SEK | 90 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Work permit | Work | 2 years | 2,200 SEK | 6-12 months | Multiple | Portal |
| Study residence permit | Study | Duration of programme | 1,500 SEK | 90 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Researcher permit | Study | 2 years | 1,500 SEK | 90 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Family reunification permit | Family | 2 years | 1,000-2,000 SEK | 12-18 months | Portal | |
| Working Holiday visa | Working holiday | 1 year | 1,500 SEK | 60 days | Portal | |
| Au pair visa | Working holiday | 1 year | 1,500 SEK | 90 days | Portal | |
| Airport transit visa (Schengen A) | Transit | Same-day | 90 EUR | 15 days | Portal |
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Information
Capital
Stockholm
Population
10,551,707
Currency
Swedish krona (SEK kr)
Languages
Swedish, Finnish (minority)
Continent
Europe
Calling code
+46
Timezone
Europe/Stockholm
Area
450,295 km²
Government
Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
National day
June 6 - National Day of Sweden
Internet domain
.se
About
Sweden is a Nordic country in Northern Europe, renowned for its high standard of living, innovation, and environmental commitment. It is a member of the European Union and NATO since 2024. Capital: Stockholm.
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Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Low)
- Avoid isolated neighborhoods at night
- Watch personal belongings in tourist areas
Terrorism(Low)
- Follow alerts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Remain vigilant in public places
Transport
- Use official transportation
- Validate tickets
Natural risks(Low: cold winters, rare floods)
- Prepare clothing suitable for the Nordic climate
Health(Excellent public health system)
- Travel insurance recommended
- Standard vaccines up to date
Practical tips
- Follow strict traffic rules
- Respect the environment and nature
- Learn basic Swedish
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Cost of living
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Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Stockholm · estimated in October 2026
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safe
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Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Sweden?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Sweden across 198 nationalities: 93 visa-free, 105 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Sweden visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 90 EUR (Short-stay (tourism)). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for Sweden?▾
Sweden issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid Same-day. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Sweden?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Overall high safety level, very safe country for travelers.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Sweden?▾
The official currency is Swedish krona (SEK kr). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Sweden?▾
The capital of Sweden is Stockholm. The main spoken languages are: Swedish, Finnish (minority).
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