• on business or to take part in a conference
• to visit relatives and friends
• as a tourist

Citizens from the following countries/territories require a visa when entering Sweden, check the list.

How long is a visa valid?

Visas are granted for a maximum of 90 days at a time. Only in exceptional cases are applicants granted a visa for a visit of more than 90 days’ duration, but never for longer than a year.

Where is a visa valid?

An entry visa is normally valid in all the Schengen countries. In exceptional cases a visa may be granted solely for entry into the country that issued it.

Where do I apply?

Persons residing in South Sudan can until further notice submit their applications to the Embassy of Sweden in Addis Abeba, Nairobi or Kampala.
For more information contact visit the Embassy´s website:

Embassy of Sweden in Ethiopian Visiting Sweden - Sweden Abroad 

Embassy of Sweden in Kenya Apply for a Schengen visa - Sweden Abroad

Embassy of Sweden in Uganda Visiting Sweden - Sweden Abroad

What if my application is turned down?

It is possible to appeal a decision on an entry visa. At the same time, the decision to reject an application for an entry visa will require justification. This means that you will get information in the decision as to why your application was rejected.

If you received a decision you are not satisfied with, you can submit a written appeal no later than 3 weeks from the day you received the decision.