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Sweden visa for Syrian citizens

Visa required

Sweden requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

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.

All visa types for Sweden

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.

Swedish missions in Syria

Sweden has 1 mission in Syria, with its embassy in Damascus.

Swedish citizens travelling to Syria

SwedenSyria e-Visa Syria 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.

Syrian 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Syrian citizens can stay in Sweden

How long Syrian citizens may stay in Sweden is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Syrian citizens apply

In Syria, applications go to the Swedish embassy in Damascus, or to a visa centre acting for Sweden; fees, documents and processing times are published by Sweden.

Sweden and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Sweden lets Syrian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.

Sweden’s neighbours for Syrian citizens

Norway and Finland require Syrian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Swedish citizens travelling to Syria

Syria requires a visa from Swedish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Sweden?

Sweden requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Swedish embassy in Syria?

The Swedish embassy in Syria is in Damascus.

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 Syria?

Syria requires a visa from Swedish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can Syrian citizens enter Sweden visa-free?

No; Syrian 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.