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Sweden visa for Algerian citizens

Visa required

Algerian citizens need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at swedenabroad.se

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.

All visa types for Sweden

For the tourist visa, Sweden’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. 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.

Swedish missions in Algeria

Sweden has 1 mission in Algeria, with its embassy in Algiers.

Swedish citizens travelling to Algeria

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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.

Before travelling from Algeria to Sweden, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Algerian citizens can stay in Sweden

How long Algerian citizens may stay in Sweden is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Algerian citizens apply

In Algeria, applications go to the Swedish embassy in Algiers, or to a visa centre acting for Sweden; fees, documents and processing times are published by Sweden.

Sweden and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Sweden lets Algerian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.

Sweden’s neighbours for Algerian citizens

Norway and Finland require Algerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Swedish citizens travelling to Algeria

Swedish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria. The rule is the same in both directions between Algeria and Sweden.

Frequently asked questions

Do Algerian citizens need a visa for Sweden?

Algerian citizens need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.

Where is the Swedish embassy in Algeria?

The Swedish embassy in Algeria is in Algiers.

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 Algeria?

Swedish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Algeria.

Can Algerian citizens enter Sweden visa-free?

No; Algerian citizens need a visa for Sweden obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.