Sweden Visa RequirementsFor Burkina Faso passport holders
Burkina Faso citizens must apply for a Schengen type C visa before traveling to Sweden. The visa costs EUR 80 and permits stays of up to 90 days. Applications are submitted at the Swedish Embassy or representative Schengen country in Ouagadougou.
Burkina Faso passport holders require a visa to enter Sweden.
Apply at the Swedish Embassy or a representative Schengen country embassy in Ouagadougou. Required documents include passport, application form, two photos, travel insurance, accommodation proof, itinerary, bank statements, and EUR 80 fee. The Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) provides guidelines on its website.
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
Burkina Faso to Sweden: What You Need to Know
Sweden is a Schengen member state and Burkina Faso passport holders require a type C short-stay visa. The Swedish Embassy may have representation in Ouagadougou or applications may go through another Schengen country embassy. Sweden is known for Stockholm, its nature, Viking heritage, ABBA, and high living standards. Processing typically takes 15 working days.
How to Get There
A Schengen visa covers all 27 member states. Consider combining Sweden with Denmark or Norway. Connections from Ouagadougou go via Amsterdam, Frankfurt, or Paris to Stockholm Arlanda.
Money & Banking
Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK). ATMs available. Credit and contactless payments are dominant; Sweden is one of the world most cashless countries. Currency exchange at airports and Forex offices.
Practical Tips
Stockholm is built on 14 islands and is a beautiful city. Gamla Stan (Old Town) is charming. Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK), not the euro. Midnight sun in summer and Northern Lights in winter. ABBA Museum and Vasa Museum are popular. Sweden is expensive; budget accordingly. Swedes speak excellent English.