Gambia
Sweden
Sweden visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
- 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 Gambia
Sweden has no embassy or consulate in Gambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Swedish citizens travelling to the Gambia
SwedenGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia 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.
Citizens of the Gambia planning a trip to Sweden can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Gambia can stay in Sweden
How long citizens of the Gambia 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 Gambia apply
Sweden has no embassy or career consulate in the Gambia. Citizens of the Gambia apply through a mission of Sweden accredited to the Gambia 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 Gambia travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Norway and Finland require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to the Gambia
Swedish citizens do not need a visa for the Gambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Sweden?
Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
Is there an embassy of Sweden in the Gambia?
No. Sweden has no embassy in the Gambia.
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 Gambia?
Swedish citizens do not need a visa for the Gambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Sweden visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia 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.