Malawi
Sweden
Sweden visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Sweden requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Sweden visa guide
Checked 31 October 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.
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.
Where to apply in Malawi
Sweden has no embassy or consulate in Malawi on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Swedish citizens travelling to Malawi
SwedenMalawi Visa-free, 30 days Malawi 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 Malawi 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Malawian citizens can stay in Sweden
How long Malawian citizens may stay in Sweden is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Malawian citizens apply
Sweden has no embassy or career consulate in Malawi. Malawian citizens apply through a mission of Sweden accredited to Malawi 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 Malawian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for Malawian citizens
Norway and Finland require Malawian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to Malawi
Malawi admits Swedish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Sweden requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Sweden in Malawi?
No. Sweden has no embassy in Malawi.
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 Malawi?
Malawi admits Swedish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Malawian citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
No; Malawian 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.