Egypt
Sweden
Sweden visa for Egyptian citizens
Entry requirement
Egyptian citizens need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Sweden visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at swedenabroad.se
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.
Swedish missions in Egypt
- Embassy of Sweden in Cairo
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Sweden has 1 mission in Egypt, with its embassy in Cairo.
Sweden: visa decisions in Egypt
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,510 | 2,205 | 1,327 | 37.6% | 33.3% |
| 2024 | 3,692 | 1,914 | 1,746 | 47.7% | 41.4% |
| 2025 | 4,427 | 2,163 | 2,244 | 50.9% | 46.7% |
In 2025, Sweden’s embassy and consulates in Egypt (Cairo) received 4,427 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,163. 50.9% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 47.7%: the rate rose by 3.2 points. Applications rose by 20% compared with 2024 (3,692).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 24.2% of the applications lodged in Egypt that year. Sweden’s consulates worldwide refused 23.1%. Sweden was the 11th most applied-for Schengen state in Egypt.
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 Egypt, 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 Egypt
SwedenEgypt Visa on arrival Egypt 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 Egypt 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 Egyptian citizens can stay in Sweden
How long Egyptian citizens may stay in Sweden is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Egyptian citizens apply
In Egypt, applications go to the Swedish embassy in Cairo, 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 Egyptian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for Egyptian citizens
Norway and Finland require Egyptian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to Egypt
Swedish citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Egyptian citizens need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
Where is the Swedish embassy in Egypt?
The Swedish embassy in Egypt is in Cairo.
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 Egypt?
Swedish citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Egyptian citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
No; Egyptian 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.