Sweden Visa RequirementsFor Benin passport holders
Beninese citizens must apply for a Schengen visa to enter Sweden. Sweden is a Nordic Schengen member. The application fee is 87 EUR.
Benin passport holders require a visa to enter Sweden.
Apply at the Swedish embassy or VFS Global handling Swedish applications in your region. Documents include passport, visa form, photos, accommodation booking, return flight, travel insurance, employment proof, and bank statements. Processing takes up to 15 calendar 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
Benin to Sweden: What You Need to Know
Sweden is a Scandinavian country known for its high quality of life, IKEA, and strong welfare system. Sweden is a Schengen member, allowing holders of a Swedish Schengen visa to travel across Europe. The Swedish Migration Agency handles visa applications; applications may be submitted through VFS Global or the Swedish embassy.
How to Get There
A Swedish Schengen visa is valid across all Schengen countries. Combine Sweden with Norway and Denmark on a single Schengen trip for a complete Scandinavian experience.
Money & Banking
Sweden uses the Swedish Krona (SEK), not the Euro. Cards are virtually universally accepted; Sweden is one of the world's most cashless societies. ATMs available but rarely needed. Contactless payment is the norm.
Practical Tips
Apply 6 weeks before departure. Stockholm (ARN or STO) is accessible from Cotonou via Paris or Copenhagen. Sweden is expensive; budget for high living costs. Winters are very cold and dark; summer (June to August) offers long daylight hours.