Central African Republic
Sweden
Sweden visa for citizens of the Central African Republic
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
- 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 Central African Republic
Sweden has no embassy or consulate in Central African Republic on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Swedish citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
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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.
For a trip from the Central African Republic to Sweden, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Sweden
How long citizens of the Central African Republic may stay in Sweden is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Central African Republic apply
Sweden has no embassy or career consulate in the Central African Republic. Citizens of the Central African Republic apply through a mission of Sweden accredited to the Central African Republic 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 citizens of the Central African Republic travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic
Norway and Finland require citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
The Central African Republic requires Swedish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between the Central African Republic and Sweden.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Sweden?
Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Sweden in the Central African Republic?
No. Sweden has no embassy in the Central African Republic.
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 the Central African Republic?
The Central African Republic requires Swedish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter Sweden visa-free?
No; citizens of the Central African Republic 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.