Iraq
Sweden
Sweden visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
- 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 Iraq
- Embassy of Sweden in Baghdad Today · Closed
Sweden has 1 mission in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad.
Sweden: visa decisions in Iraq
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55 | 53 | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
In 2023, Sweden’s embassy and consulates in Iraq (Baghdad) received 55 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 53. 0.0% of applications were refused.
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 35.2% of the applications lodged in Iraq that year, from 2.6% at the consulates of Spain to 50.1% at those of Greece. Sweden’s consulates worldwide refused 23.1%. Sweden was the 11th most applied-for Schengen state in Iraq.
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 Iraq, 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 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Swedish citizens travelling to Iraq
SwedenIraq e-Visa Iraq 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.
Iraqi 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Iraqi citizens can stay in Sweden
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in Sweden is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iraqi citizens apply
In Iraq, applications go to the Swedish embassy in Baghdad, 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 Iraqi citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
Norway and Finland require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to Iraq
Swedish citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
Where is the Swedish embassy in Iraq?
The Swedish embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad.
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 Iraq?
Swedish citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Can Iraqi citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
No; Iraqi 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.