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Russia visa for Swedish citizens
Entry requirement
Russia requires a visa from Swedish citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sweden.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days)
- Processing time
- No more than 4 calendar days from submission
Russia’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.kdmid.ru. Processing time, as Russia states it: No more than 4 calendar days from submission. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days).
Russian missions in Sweden
- Embassy of Russia in Stockholm
Gjörwellsgatan 31, 112 60 Stockholm
Russia has 1 mission in Sweden, with its embassy in Stockholm.
Russian citizens travelling to Sweden
RussiaSweden Visa required Sweden visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Sweden to Russia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Swedish citizens can stay in Russia
Swedish citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Swedish citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Swedish citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Swedish citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit Swedish citizens visa-free. North Korea requires Swedish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Sweden
Russian citizens need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires a visa from Swedish citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Swedish citizens stay in Russia?
Swedish citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Sweden?
The Russian embassy in Sweden is in Stockholm.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Russian citizens need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
Can Swedish citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Swedish citizens need an e-Visa for Russia.
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.