Sweden Visa RequirementsFor Madagascar passport holders
Malagasy citizens require a Schengen visa to enter Sweden. Sweden is a founding Schengen member and applies standard short-stay visa requirements. A valid Swedish Schengen visa covers all 27 Schengen states.
Madagascar passport holders require a visa to enter Sweden.
Apply through VFS Global or the Swedish embassy with regional jurisdiction. Documents: valid passport, completed Schengen form, travel insurance, accommodation and flight proof, and bank statements. Processing takes up to 15 calendar days. Biometrics required for first-time applicants.
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
Madagascar to Sweden: What You Need to Know
Sweden applies standard Schengen visa requirements to Madagascar passport holders, with no bilateral exemption. Sweden's embassy presence in Africa includes a mission in Nairobi and Pretoria; applications from Madagascar are typically processed through these or VFS Global.
How to Get There
Connections from Antananarivo to Stockholm route via Addis Ababa or Nairobi then via London, Frankfurt, or Amsterdam. Norwegian Air offers competitive prices from European hubs to Stockholm.
Money & Banking
Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK). Cards are accepted virtually everywhere. Cash is almost never needed in Sweden. Notify your bank before travel to ensure international transactions work.
Practical Tips
1. Stockholm Arlanda is well connected to other Schengen destinations making Sweden a great starting point for Nordic tours.
2. Apply at least 6 weeks before travel, especially for peak summer travel.
3. Sweden can be combined with Norway, Denmark, and Finland on a single Schengen visa.
4. Show sufficient funds: EUR 50-100 per day is expected for Sweden given high living costs.
5. Sweden is nearly cashless; cards and mobile payments are used almost exclusively.