Sweden Visa Information

Citizens of full European (EFTA, EEA) Member Countries are able to live and work in Sweden without a visa or work permit.

A8 (Accession) Nationals (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia and Hungary) are welcome to live and work in Sweden on the same basis as nationals of existing EU States.

If You Are From A Country That Is Not A Member Of The European Union You Must Obtain A Work Visa Or Permit To Work In Sweden

For Information On Working Holiday Visas For Sweden Please See The Section Below

Sweden is a member of the Schengen countries. The 15 Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. With a Schengen visa, you may enter one country and travel freely throughout the Schengen zone.

Schengen Visa Information

Passport holders from the following countries do not need a visa to visit Sweden or other Schengen countries: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras. Israel, Japan, Republic Of Korea, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaraqua, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, United States, Uruguay, Vatican and Venezuella.

Nationals of countries not mentioned above will need a visa to visit Sweden

To apply for visas please contact your nearest Swedish Embassy, Consulate or download forms from The Swedish Migration Board Web Site

If you are staying for a longer period of time or intend to work or study in Sweden you should check with the Embassy regarding visa requirements. For further information on visas that may be available contact you nearest Swedish Embassy or Consulate.

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Working Holiday Visas: Sweden has Working holiday agreements with Australia and New Zealand allowing young people who are citizens of Australia or New Zealand to obtain residence and work permits in order to spend a holiday in Sweden for up to one year.

To Be Eligible:

* You must be 18–30 years of age when you apply,

* You cannot bring any dependent children with you.

* The main purpose of your stay in Sweden should be the holiday.

* You must have a valid passport.

* You must have a return ticket or enough money to buy one.

* You must have enough money to support yourself for at least your first three months in Sweden.

* You must have a valid health insurance policy

For more information or to apply for a working holiday visa at a Swedish embassy or consulate in your native country or the country in which you are presently residing or visit The Swedish Migration Board Web Site

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This is a brief & general summary, visa requirements and the number of working holiday visas allocated in countries each year can vary and new agreements are being made regularly so we recommended you attain complete and up to date official information from the Embassy or Consulate before making any work and travel plans.