Visiting Sweden

We look forward to welcoming you to Sweden!

If you wish to visit Sweden and are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA, you will in most cases need a visa.

A visa is a permit which is required in order for you to enter and remain in Sweden for a short period of time. These pages explain what is required for different types of visit and how you can apply for a visa. There is also information for those who want to invite relatives and friends to Sweden.

News

Citizens of Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia with biometric passports do not need a visa

- 12/15/2009
From 19 December, citizens in Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia no longer need a visa to travel to the Schengen area. However, it is required that they have a biometric passport issued by the country they are citizens of. Others will still need a visa.
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