Uganda
Sweden
Sweden visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Sweden visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at swedenabroad.com
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.
Swedish missions in Uganda
- Embassy of Sweden in Kampala Today 08:00–13:30
Sweden has 1 mission in Uganda, with its embassy in Kampala.
Swedish citizens travelling to Uganda
SwedenUganda e-Visa Uganda 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.
Ugandan 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 Ugandan citizens can stay in Sweden
How long Ugandan citizens may stay in Sweden is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ugandan citizens apply
In Uganda, applications go to the Swedish embassy in Kampala, 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 Ugandan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for Ugandan citizens
Norway and Finland require Ugandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to Uganda
Uganda requires a visa from Swedish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
Where is the Swedish embassy in Uganda?
The Swedish embassy in Uganda is in Kampala.
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 Uganda?
Uganda requires a visa from Swedish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Ugandan citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
No; Ugandan 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.