If you want to visit Sweden and you are a citizen of a country outside the EU, you may need to apply for a visa.
List of countries whose citizens require visas to visit Sweden
You submit your application documents in person at the Swedish embassy. An appointment is required. Normally, a decision shall be made within 15 days, however the the decision could take up to 45 days.
Read about the rules, which documents are required and how you apply in the menu below.
As of 1 October, the embassy in Tel Aviv will no longer handle migration cases. Instead, you should contact another foreign mission in the region or within the Schengen area that handles migration cases.
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Last updated 15 Sep 2025