Sweden transit visa

Citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. Other nationalities generally qualify for transit without a visa. Listed nationalities can also qualify through certain visas, residence permits, family status, diplomatic passports or flight crew status.

There are 2 options: Airport transit without a visa (transit without a visa); Airport transit visa (a visa from an embassy).

Less than one day for the general visa-free airport transfer rule.

Up to 24 hours, if you meet the conditions. Transfer through one airport only. Stay in the international transit area for less than 24 hours. Your flight connection and the airport layout must allow this. If your nationality requires an airport transit visa, you also need an exemption to travel without one.

Yes, staying in the international transit area is allowed for most travellers. To leave the airport: The visa-free airport transfer rule only applies if you can stay in the international transit area. If you must leave it, the normal rules for entering Sweden apply.

The general visa-free transfer rule requires you to remain in the international transit area. Sweden has no additional airport transit nationalities beyond the common list.

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Sweden visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

On Sweden's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.