Sweden Visa RequirementsFor Algeria passport holders

Algerian passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Sweden. Sweden is a founding Schengen member, and a valid visa allows travel across all 26 Schengen states for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Visa Required
90 days max stay
$87 visa cost
Stockholm
Europe
SEK (kr)
Swedish
UTC+1

Algeria passport holders require a visa to enter Sweden.

Apply at the Swedish embassy in Algiers or through VFS Global. Required: valid passport, visa form, photos, return flights, accommodation, bank statements, travel insurance. Fee is EUR 87. Processing: 10 to 15 business days.

Sweden is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →

Entry Requirements

Passport Validity

3 months beyond departure from Schengen

Blank Pages

2 blank pages required

Multiple Entry

Single entry only

Work Permitted

No - requires work visa

Current Travel Situation

Algeria to Sweden: What You Need to Know

Sweden has a significant North African immigrant community from historical migration. Despite this, no visa exemption exists for Algerian citizens. Sweden is known for its design, welfare state, and natural landscapes including the midnight sun and the Northern Lights in Lapland.

How to Get There

Any valid Schengen visa grants entry to Sweden. Sweden is not part of the Eurozone and uses the Swedish Krona (SEK). Note this when planning a trip combining Sweden with other Schengen countries.

Money & Banking

Sweden uses the Swedish Krona (SEK), not the Euro. ATMs are widely available. Cards are accepted everywhere; Sweden is nearly cashless. Swish (mobile payment) is popular but requires a Swedish number. Inform your bank before travel.

Practical Tips

Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmo are top cities. Sweden is expensive; show adequate funds. Swedish is spoken but English is near-universal. Apply 4 to 6 weeks before travel. The Oresund Bridge connects Malmo to Copenhagen (Denmark), making it easy to combine both on a single trip.