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Sweden visa for Ecuadorian citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

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.

All visa types for Sweden

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.

Swedish missions in Ecuador

Sweden has 1 mission in Ecuador. Consulates: Quito.

Swedish citizens travelling to Ecuador

SwedenEcuador Visa-free, 90 days Ecuador 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.

For a trip from Ecuador 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Ecuadorian citizens can stay in Sweden

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

How Ecuadorian citizens apply

In Ecuador, applications go to Sweden’s consulate in Quito, 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 Ecuadorian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.

Sweden’s neighbours for Ecuadorian citizens

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

Swedish citizens travelling to Ecuador

Swedish citizens can visit Ecuador without a visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Sweden?

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

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 Ecuador?

Swedish citizens can visit Ecuador without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Ecuadorian citizens enter Sweden visa-free?

No; Ecuadorian 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.