On the government’s website you can read about what countries are members of the Schengen agreement External link, opens in new window.
In exceptional cases the visa may only be valid for entering Sweden and/or some Schengen countries. The visa is most often valid for entry into all Schengen countries. Read more about what applies if you are permanently living in another EU country If you have a valid residence permit issued by another Schengen country, you do not need to apply for an entry visa to visit Sweden for less than 90 days.Ĭountries whose citizens need a visa to enter Sweden External link, opens in new window. Whether you need a visa depends on what country you are from or if you have a residence permit in another Schengen country or if you are permanently living in an EU country. A visa is a permit to enter a country and stay there for less than 90 days. If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU and you want to visit Sweden (and the other Schengen countries), you may need to apply for a visa.
