Swedish Embassy in Tehran
Embassy 
Sweden Tehran, Iran
- Address
- نسترن 27, Tehran
- Phone
- +98 21 2371 2200
- Website
- swedenabroad.se
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 9 January 2022
The Swedish embassy in Tehran stands at نسترن 27, Tehran, in Tehran, the capital of Iran. Its opening hours on record: 4 days a week, 08:00–16:00 with a midday break. Sweden requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the Swedish embassy in Tehran
| Monday | 08:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 08:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Sweden
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
The Swedish embassy in Tehran is listed as open 4 days a week, 08:00–16:00 with a midday break. It opens on Sunday but not on Saturday.
Sweden visa for Iranian citizens
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Sweden requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the Swedish embassy in Tehran whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,418 | 722 | 4,153 | 84.9% | 12.6% |
| 2024 | 4,468 | 2,299 | 1,799 | 43.8% | 12.3% |
| 2025 | 4,149 | 2,480 | 1,574 | 38.8% | 14.4% |
2025 figures: 4,149 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Sweden’s embassy in Tehran, and 2,480 visas were issued. 1,574 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 38.8%. The refusal rate fell by 5.1 points from 43.8% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 7% compared with 2024 (4,468).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 38.8% (2025) to 84.9% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Iran, 29.1% of applications were refused in 2025; Sweden’s rate worldwide was 23.1%. Sweden received the 8th largest number of applications of the 22 Schengen states represented here.
14.4% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Iran.
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 Czech Republic in Tehranنسترن 36, Tehran
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Embassy of Uzbekistan in Tehranنسترن 6, Tehran
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Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Tehranنارنجستان پنجم, Tehran
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Embassy of New Zealand in Tehran13 West Nahid Street, Nelson Mandela Avenue, Tehran
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Embassy of Norway in TehranNo. 72, Yasaman St. North Dibaji, Tehran
Sweden’s other missions in Iran
The Swedish embassy in Tehran is the only mission of Sweden in Iran on record. Iran in turn has an embassy in Stockholm.
Good to know
About the Swedish embassy in Tehran
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Sweden in Tehran.
Address and contact
Address: نسترن 27, Tehran. The record for the Swedish embassy in Tehran includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Swedish citizens travelling to Iran
Swedish citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Before visiting the Swedish embassy in Tehran
Current procedures for the Swedish embassy in Tehran, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Swedish embassy in Tehran
Within 1 km of the Swedish embassy in Tehran there are 7 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Swedish Embassy in Tehran?
The Swedish embassy in Tehran is at نسترن 27, Tehran.
What are the opening hours of the Swedish Embassy in Tehran?
The Swedish embassy in Tehran is listed as open 4 days a week, 08:00–16:00 with a midday break.
Is the Swedish Embassy in Tehran open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Swedish embassy in Tehran do not include Saturday, although it opens on Sunday.
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Sweden requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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