Zimbabwe
Sweden
Sweden visa for Zimbabwean citizens
Entry requirement
Zimbabwean 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.se
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 Zimbabwe
- Embassy of Sweden in Harare
Aberdeen Road 32, Harare
Sweden has 1 mission in Zimbabwe, with its embassy in Harare.
Swedish citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
SwedenZimbabwe Visa on arrival Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Sweden
How long Zimbabwean citizens may stay in Sweden is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Zimbabwean citizens apply
In Zimbabwe, applications go to the Swedish embassy in Harare, 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 Zimbabwean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for Zimbabwean citizens
Norway and Finland require Zimbabwean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe issues Swedish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
Where is the Swedish embassy in Zimbabwe?
The Swedish embassy in Zimbabwe is in Harare.
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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe issues Swedish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Zimbabwean citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
No; Zimbabwean 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.