Bahrain
Sweden
Sweden visa for Bahraini citizens
Entry requirement
Bahraini citizens need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Sweden visa guide
Checked 31 October 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.
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.
Where to apply in Bahrain
Sweden has no embassy or consulate in Bahrain on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Swedish citizens travelling to Bahrain
SwedenBahrain Visa on arrival Bahrain visa for citizens of Sweden
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 Bahrain 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 Bahraini citizens can stay in Sweden
How long Bahraini citizens may stay in Sweden is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bahraini citizens apply
Sweden has no embassy or career consulate in Bahrain. Bahraini citizens apply through a mission of Sweden accredited to Bahrain 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 Bahraini citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for Bahraini citizens
Norway and Finland require Bahraini citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to Bahrain
Bahrain issues Swedish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Bahraini citizens need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Sweden in Bahrain?
No. Sweden has no embassy in Bahrain.
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 Bahrain?
Bahrain issues Swedish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Bahraini citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
No; Bahraini 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.