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Sweden visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Sweden requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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.
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 Iran
Sweden has 1 mission in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran.
Sweden: visa decisions in Iran
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,418 | 722 | 4,153 | 84.9% | 12.6% |
| 2024 | 4,468 | 2,299 | 1,799 | 43.8% | 12.3% |
| 2025 | 4,149 | 2,480 | 1,574 | 38.8% | 14.4% |
In 2025, Sweden’s embassy and consulates in Iran (Tehran) received 4,149 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,480. The refusal rate was 38.8%. The refusal rate fell by 5.1 points from 43.8% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 7% compared with 2024 (4,468).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 29.1% of the applications lodged in Iran that year, from 16.6% at the consulates of Romania to 46.2% at those of Austria. Sweden’s consulates worldwide refused 23.1%. Sweden was the 8th most applied-for Schengen state in Iran.
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 Iran, 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 Iran
SwedenIran Visa on arrival Iran 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.
Iranian citizens 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 Iranian citizens can stay in Sweden
How long Iranian citizens may stay in Sweden is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
In Iran, applications go to the Swedish embassy in Tehran, 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 Iranian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for Iranian citizens
Norway and Finland require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to Iran
Swedish citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Sweden requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Swedish embassy in Iran?
The Swedish embassy in Iran is in Tehran.
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 Iran?
Swedish citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Iranian citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
No; Iranian 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.