Sweden Visa RequirementsFor Cook Islands passport holders
Cook Islands citizens must apply for a Schengen visa before visiting Sweden. Sweden is a founding Schengen member. The visa allows travel throughout the Schengen Zone for up to 90 days.
Cook Islands passport holders require a visa to enter Sweden.
Apply at the Swedish embassy or consulate or through an authorized service provider such as VFS Global. Required documents include passport, application form, photo, travel insurance, accommodation proof, return flights, and bank statements.
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
Cook Islands to Sweden: What You Need to Know
Sweden applies the common Schengen external border rules. Cook Islands passport holders must apply before entry. Stockholm is a major Scandinavian city and home to ABBA, Nobel Prizes, and Scandinavian design culture.
How to Get There
Cook Islands nationals with New Zealand citizenship can enter Sweden and the Schengen Area without a visa.
Money & Banking
Sweden uses the Swedish Krona (SEK). ATMs are available. Sweden is largely cashless; card payments are standard everywhere.
Practical Tips
Stockholm's archipelago is spectacular in summer. Apply at least four weeks before travel. The Schengen visa opens up travel to 26 other European countries simultaneously.