Libya
Sweden
Sweden visa for Libyan citizens
Entry requirement
Libyan 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 sveriges-konsulat.com
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 Libya
Sweden has 1 mission in Libya. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Benghazi.
Swedish citizens travelling to Libya
SwedenLibya e-Visa Libya 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.
Before travelling from Libya to Sweden, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Libyan citizens can stay in Sweden
How long Libyan citizens may stay in Sweden is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Libyan citizens apply
Sweden has no embassy or career consulate in Libya, and its honorary consulate in Benghazi normally does not issue visas. Libyan citizens apply through a mission of Sweden accredited to Libya 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 Libyan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for Libyan citizens
Norway and Finland require Libyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to Libya
Libya requires a visa from Swedish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
Is there an embassy of Sweden in Libya?
No. Sweden has no embassy in Libya, only honorary consulates in Benghazi.
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 Libya?
Libya requires a visa from Swedish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Libyan citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
No; Libyan 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.