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Sweden visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Sweden visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at swedenabroad.com
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.
Swedish missions in China
- Embassy of Sweden in Beijing
Dongzhimenwai Dajie 3, 100600 Beijing
Sweden has 1 mission in China, with its embassy in Beijing.
Sweden: visa decisions in China
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29,783 | 26,326 | 2,946 | 10.1% | 28.0% |
| 2024 | 45,390 | 42,606 | 2,894 | 6.4% | 12.7% |
| 2025 | 50,590 | 47,911 | 2,388 | 4.7% | 9.1% |
In 2025, Sweden’s embassy and consulates in China (Beijing and Shanghai) received 50,590 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 47,911. The refusal rate was 4.7%. The refusal rate fell by 1.6 points from 6.4% in 2024. Applications rose by 11% compared with 2024 (45,390).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 4.0% of the applications lodged in China that year, from 1.3% at the consulates of Luxembourg to 19.3% at those of Malta. Sweden’s consulates worldwide refused 23.1%. Sweden was the 9th most applied-for Schengen state in China.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in China, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Swedish citizens travelling to China
SwedenChina Visa-free, 30 days China 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 China 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in Sweden
How long Chinese citizens may stay in Sweden is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
In China, applications go to the Swedish embassy in Beijing, 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 Chinese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for Chinese citizens
Norway and Finland require Chinese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to China
Swedish citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
Where is the Swedish embassy in China?
The Swedish embassy in China is in Beijing.
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 China?
Swedish citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Chinese citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
No; Chinese 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.