Sweden

Embassies and consulates in Sweden

embassies in Stockholm

Sweden hosts 188 foreign missions from 140 countries: 108 embassies, 24 consulates, 55 honorary consulates and 1 other office. All 108 embassies are in the capital, Stockholm. Consulates are also found in Malmö, Gothenburg and Luleå.

Europe EU member Schengen area

Sweden

Capital
Stockholm
Population
10,596,620
Currency
Swedish Krona (SEK)
Calling code
+46
Languages
Swedish, Northern Sami, Southern Sami
  • 188missions
  • 108embassies
  • 24consulates
  • 55honorary consulates
Visa-free: 122 destinations#6 in the world

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All missions in Sweden

Other cities in Sweden

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Outside Stockholm, missions are found in Malmö (17), Gothenburg (16), Luleå (3), Sundsvall (2), Uppsala (1), Jönköping (1), Huddinge (1) and Gävle (1), among other towns; most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Germany 8
  2. Finland 6
  3. Italy 5
  4. Austria 4
  5. Chile 4
  6. Norway 4
  7. Poland 4
  8. Switzerland 3
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Visa rules for Sweden

How the world’s passports enter Sweden198 in total

  • Visa-free93
  • Visa required105

Sweden visa guide · 17 visa types

Visa rules

Sweden belongs to the European Union and the Schengen area. Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Sweden. As a Schengen state, Sweden counts every short stay towards the shared limit of 90 days in any 180.

Visa statistics

US visas issued to citizens of Sweden

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)5,5024,018
Student (F, M)2,0631,798
Exchange (J)1,6391,594
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)2,4852,484
Transit and crew (C, D)618468
Diplomatic and official (A, G)1,7701,694
Fiancé(e) (K)9231
Total14,16912,087
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)21.5%21.8%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 12,087 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Sweden, the 72nd highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 33%, work and treaty visas 21% and student visas 15%. That is 15% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (14,169).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Sweden received 4,018, 17% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 21.8% for citizens of Sweden in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 21.5%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Sweden

Sweden’s own missions abroad

Sweden’s embassies abroad (220)

In the other direction, Sweden runs 220 missions in 109 countries. Its largest networks are in France (17), Germany (13), Finland (11), Australia (8) and the United Kingdom (7).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Sweden

  • Christmas Eve

    Thursday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

  • New Year's Eve

    Thursday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

All 108 embassies are in the capital, Stockholm. Germany has the most missions in Sweden, 8, followed by Finland (6), Italy (5), Austria (4) and Chile (4).

Travel advice for Sweden

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Sweden: the US State Department rates Sweden at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Sweden (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Sweden (updated 13 October 2026).

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Sweden?

Germany, with 8 missions, followed by Finland (6).

Do I need a visa for Sweden?

Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Sweden; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Sweden closed?

On Sweden’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Christmas Eve (Julafton) on Thursday 24 December 2026.

Is Sweden in the Schengen area?

Yes. Sweden is part of the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa is valid there.