Colombia
Sweden
Sweden visa for Colombian citizens
Entry requirement
Sweden admits Colombian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at swedenabroad.se
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Sweden: visa decisions in Colombia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,771 | 1,201 | 555 | 31.6% | 16.1% |
| 2024 | 2,138 | 1,181 | 971 | 45.1% | 22.9% |
In 2024, Sweden’s embassy and consulates in Colombia (Bogotá) received 2,138 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,181. 45.1% of applications were refused. In 2023 it had been 31.6%: the rate rose by 13.5 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 21% compared with 2023 (1,771).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 35.1% of the applications lodged in Colombia that year. Sweden’s consulates worldwide refused 24.4%. Sweden was the most applied-for Schengen state in Colombia.
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 Colombia, 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 2023–2024 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Swedish citizens travelling to Colombia
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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 Colombia 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 Colombian citizens can stay in Sweden
Colombian citizens may stay in Sweden for up to 90 days. Days in Sweden count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Sweden and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Colombian citizens in Sweden count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Sweden’s neighbours for Colombian citizens
Norway and Finland admit Colombian citizens visa-free.
Swedish citizens travelling to Colombia
No visa is needed by Swedish citizens for Colombia, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Colombia and Sweden.
Frequently asked questions
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Sweden admits Colombian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Colombian citizens stay in Sweden?
Colombian citizens can stay in Sweden for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Colombia?
No visa is needed by Swedish citizens for Colombia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Colombian citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
Yes, Colombian citizens can enter Sweden without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.