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If you want to visit Sweden and you are not a citizen of the EU/EEA, you may need a visa. A visa is a permit to enter Sweden and stay there up to 90 days. It is valid throughout the Schengen area, but you should apply to the country that is the main destination of your journey. Follow the headings below to see the visa procedure and what is required.
If you are a citizen in a country outside the EU and want to visit Sweden for a maximum of 90 days, you may need to apply for a visa. A visa is only valid for your stay in the Schengen countries for up to 90 days during a period of 180 days.
On the website you also find information about what you need to do and who to contact in order to apply for a visa. Visit Sweden up to 90 days – apply for a visa - Migrationsverket
If you need a visa to visit Sweden you can find more information on the website of the
Swedish Migration Agency. Visiting Sweden - Migrationsverket
List of countries whose citizens need a visa to visit Sweden can be found on the Government Offices list of foreign citizens who require Visa for entry into Sweden.
Visitor's permit
If you want to visit Sweden for more than 90 days, you must apply for a visitor’s permit. If you are in Sweden and want to extend your visit so that it will be more than 90 days in total, you must also apply for a visitor’s permit.
Applications for visitor's permits are handed in digitally. This applies only to persons that are outside Sweden and will make your application at the Embassy of Sweden in Riyadh (applicants residing in Saudi Arabia). Apply and pay the application fee by using this e-service.
When you conclude your application in the e-service, you will be directed to a page where you book an appointment for a physical visit at the Embassy of Sweden in Riyadh. During this visit you will show your passport and conclude your application with an interview. You will also give your fingerprints and have your photo taken.
If you are to be granted a residence permit for a visit, the purpose of the trip must be to visit Sweden, not to settle there. To be eligable for a visitor's permit you must have the means to support yourself throughout your stay, and you must possess either a return ticket or enough money for your return journey. Medical travel insurance is not compulsory, but it is advisable, since medical costs can be high.
Frequently asked questions about visiting Sweden - Migrationsverket