São Tomé and Príncipe
Sweden
Sweden visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Sweden visa guide
Checked 7 November 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.
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.
Where to apply in São Tomé and Príncipe
Sweden has no embassy or consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Swedish citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
SwedenSão Tomé and Príncipe Visa-free, 15 days São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Sweden
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Sweden is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
Sweden has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Sweden accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Norway and Finland require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Swedish citizens can visit São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for up to 15 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Sweden?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Sweden in São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. Sweden has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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 São Tomé and Príncipe?
Swedish citizens can visit São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for up to 15 days.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Sweden visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Sweden obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.