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Consulate-General Houston, USA

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Do I need to apply for a Schengen Visa or Swedish Residence Permit to visit Sweden?

If you are visiting Sweden and are a citizen of a non-EU country, you may need a visa. A visa is a permit to travel to and stay in a country for a maximum of 90 days.If you intend to stay in Sweden for longer than 90 days, you will need a visitors’ residence permit.

For more information, Going to Sweden? - Sweden Abroad

Please note that the Consulate General in Houston do not handle questions nor issue any visas or permits. Instead please contact the Embassy of Sweden USA, Washington - Sweden Abroad

Last updated 06 May 2026, 2.15 PM