Nepal
Sweden
Sweden visa for Nepali citizens
Entry requirement
Nepali citizens need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
- 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 Nepal
Sweden has no embassy or consulate in Nepal on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Swedish citizens travelling to Nepal
SwedenNepal Visa on arrival Nepal 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.
Nepali 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 Nepali citizens can stay in Sweden
How long Nepali citizens may stay in Sweden is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nepali citizens apply
Sweden has no embassy or career consulate in Nepal. Nepali citizens apply through a mission of Sweden accredited to Nepal 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 Nepali citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for Nepali citizens
Norway and Finland require Nepali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to Nepal
Nepal issues Swedish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 150 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Nepali citizens need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Sweden in Nepal?
No. Sweden has no embassy in Nepal.
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 Nepal?
Nepal issues Swedish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 150 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Nepali citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
No; Nepali 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.