Swedish Embassy in Canberra
Embassy 
Sweden Canberra, Australia
- Address
- Turrana Street 5, Canberra
- Phone
- +61 2 6270 2700
- Website
- swedenabroad.com
- Fax
- +61 2 6270 2755
Head of mission: Klas Fredrik Molin
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Australian Foreign Affairs (DFAT) protocol list · Record last updated on 13 May 2022
Sweden’s embassy to Australia is in Canberra, the capital of Australia, at Turrana Street 5, Canberra. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays. Within 1 km there are 37 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the Swedish embassy in Canberra
| Monday | 09:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:0014:00–15:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Australia
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Sweden
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
The Swedish embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Sweden visa for Australian citizens
AustraliaSweden Visa-free, 90 days Sweden visa for citizens of Australia
SwedenAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of Sweden
Sweden admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | 11 | 0 | – |
| 2024 | 7 | 7 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 7 | 7 | 0 | – |
2025 figures: 7 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Sweden’s embassy in Canberra, and 7 visas were issued. The number of applications was almost unchanged (7 in 2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Australia, 3.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Sweden’s rate worldwide was 23.1%. Sweden received the 22nd largest number of applications of the 22 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Australia.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Poland in CanberraTurrana Street 7, Canberra
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Embassy of the Philippines in CanberraMoonah Place 1, Canberra
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Embassy of Israel in CanberraTurrana Street 6, Canberra
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Embassy of South Korea in CanberraEmpire Circuit 113, Canberra
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High Commission of India in Canberra3 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory - 2600, Canberra
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Embassy of Greece in CanberraTurrana Street 9, Canberra
Sweden’s other missions in Australia
- Consulate General of Sweden in Sydney
Military Road 287, Sydney
- Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Perth
1139 Hay Street, West Perth WA 6005
- Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Darwin
Level 7, NT House, 22 Mitchell Street, Darwin NT 0800
- Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Adelaide
5 Elizabeth Court, Burnside SA 5066, Adelaide
- Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Sydney
Suite 301, Level 3, 107 Walker Street, North Sydney NSW 2060
- Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Melbourne
Little Bourke Street 428, Melbourne
- Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Cairns
Level 1, 55 Spence Street, Cairns QLD 4870
All missions of Sweden in Australia (8)
Besides the Swedish embassy in Canberra, Sweden has 7 other missions in Australia. Consulates: Sydney. Honorary consulates: Perth, Darwin, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and Cairns. Australia in turn has an embassy in Stockholm.
Good to know
About the Swedish embassy in Canberra
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Sweden in Canberra. It is headed by Klas Fredrik Molin, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Turrana Street 5, Canberra. The record for the Swedish embassy in Canberra includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Swedish citizens travelling to Australia
Swedish citizens do not need a visa for Australia, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
When the Swedish embassy in Canberra is closed
The next closures of the Swedish embassy in Canberra for public holidays in Australia are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Eve (Julafton) on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Before visiting the Swedish embassy in Canberra
Current procedures for the Swedish embassy in Canberra, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Swedish embassy in Canberra
Within 1 km of the Swedish embassy in Canberra there are 37 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Swedish Embassy in Canberra?
The Swedish embassy in Canberra is at Turrana Street 5, Canberra.
What are the opening hours of the Swedish Embassy in Canberra?
The Swedish embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Swedish Embassy in Canberra open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Swedish embassy in Canberra do not include Saturday.
When is the Swedish Embassy in Canberra closed?
The Swedish embassy in Canberra closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Sweden.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Sweden admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
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