Afghanistan
Sweden
Sweden visa for Afghan citizens
Entry requirement
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Sweden visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Sweden visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed.
Sweden’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Sweden states it: Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Where to apply in Afghanistan
Sweden has no embassy or consulate in Afghanistan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Swedish citizens travelling to Afghanistan
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Travel advice for Sweden
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Afghan citizens planning a trip to Sweden can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).
Good to know
How long Afghan citizens can stay in Sweden
How long Afghan citizens may stay in Sweden is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Afghan citizens apply
Sweden has no embassy or career consulate in Afghanistan. Afghan citizens apply through a mission of Sweden accredited to Afghanistan from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Sweden for visas; the official visa portal of Sweden names the right place.
Sweden and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Sweden lets Afghan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for Afghan citizens
Norway and Finland require Afghan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to Afghanistan
Afghanistan requires Swedish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Afghanistan and Sweden.
Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
Is there an embassy of Sweden in Afghanistan?
No. Sweden has no embassy in Afghanistan.
How much does the Sweden tourist visa cost?
Sweden’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed.
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Afghanistan requires Swedish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Afghan citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
No; Afghan citizens need a visa for Sweden obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.