Sweden Visa RequirementsFor Cameroon passport holders
Cameroonian passport holders need a Schengen visa to visit Sweden, applied through a Schengen member embassy in Cameroon.
Cameroon passport holders require a visa to enter Sweden.
Confirm which Schengen embassy in Yaounde (typically French or German Embassy) processes Swedish Schengen applications for Cameroon. Submit the standard documents: application form, valid passport, two photos, confirmed flights, accommodation bookings, travel insurance, bank statements, and employment proof. The fee is EUR 80 (approximately $87 USD).
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
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Cameroon to Sweden: What You Need to Know
Sweden is a Schengen Area member, requiring Cameroonian citizens to obtain a Schengen C visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Sweden does not have a standalone embassy in Cameroon. Applications are typically processed through the French Embassy or German Embassy in Yaounde.
Sweden is a Scandinavian destination known for its design heritage, Viking history, Stockholm's archipelago, and the Swedish Lapland. Sweden has also been active in development cooperation and peace-building initiatives related to Cameroon's Anglophone crisis, generating some official travel. Sweden is relatively expensive, so financial documentation should reflect sufficient daily budget.
Apply well in advance through the designated Schengen representative embassy.
Practical Tips
Stockholm has an excellent public transport system covering the city and its archipelago islands. Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK), not the Euro. Midsummer (late June) and Christmas markets (December) are popular times to visit. Sweden's long summer days (midnight sun in the north) make June to August ideal for travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Cameroonian passport holders need a visa for Sweden?
Yes. Sweden is a Schengen member. Cameroonian citizens need a Schengen C visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Sweden has no standalone embassy in Cameroon.
Where do Cameroonians apply for a Swedish Schengen visa?
Sweden has no embassy in Cameroon. Apply at the French Embassy or German Embassy in Yaounde after confirming which one processes Swedish Schengen applications from Cameroon.
What is the Schengen visa fee for Sweden?
The standard Schengen visa fee is EUR 80, approximately $87 USD. This applies to all Schengen member states including Sweden.
What are Sweden's top destinations for Cameroonian visitors?
Stockholm's old town (Gamla Stan), the ABBA Museum, the Vasa warship museum, the Swedish Lapland for Northern Lights and dogsled experiences, and the Midsummer festival are among Sweden's top draws.