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.
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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.