Visa rules by passportLast checked October 16, 2026
Do citizens of Eritrea need a visa for Sweden?
EritreaSwedenVisa requiredNationals of Eritrea need a visa for short stays in Sweden. (Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annex I)
Diaspora: about 59,751 people born in Eritrea live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
Schengen tourist & business visaSweden issues the uniform Schengen short-stay (type C) visa for tourism, business and visits to family or friends, valid for up to 90 days in any 180-day period in all Schengen countries. You apply to Sweden when it is your main or only destination, normally in your country of legal residence. The core rules (fee, insurance, passport and timing) are set by the EU Visa Code and are the same in every Schengen state; Sweden sets its own application channels, and publishes a reference amount of SEK 700 per day for means of subsistence.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.