Visiting Sweden for up to 90 days (entry visa)
You are a citizen of a non-EU country and want to visit Sweden for up to 90 days. To do so, you may need to apply for a Schengen visa.
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You want to visit Sweden for a shorter or longer period of time. Depending on the length of your visit, you may need to apply for either a Schengen visa or a visitor’s residence permit.
Visiting Sweden for more than 90 days
You are a citizen of a non-EU country and want to visit Sweden for more than 90 days or extend an ongoing visit. To do so, you must apply for a visitor’s residence permit.
Invite family, friends or partners
A person who needs an entry visa to visit you in Sweden for up to 90 days, or who is going to visit you for a longer period of time and must therefore apply for a visitor’s residence permit, must have an invitation from you.
News
2026-09-24
The Swedish Migration Agency has a new logo. On 24 September, the new logo will replace the old logo on the Agency’s website. The new logo will be rolled out gradually across all digital services and communications.
2026-09-21
Russian non-biometric passports will no longer be recognised from 1 October
As of 1 October 2026, Swedish authorities will no longer recognise ordinary non-biometric passports issued by the Russian Federation. If you hold such a passport, you may therefore need to apply for a new passport.
2026-04-24
Check your allowed short-term stay
The EU has published an online tool that makes it possible for those who are covered by the EU’s Entry/Exit System to check for how long they are allowed to stay within the Schengen area.