Sweden Visa RequirementsFor Maldives passport holders
Maldivian passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Sweden. Sweden applies standard Schengen short-stay visa requirements. Applications from the Maldives go through the Swedish embassy in New Delhi.
Maldives passport holders require a visa to enter Sweden.
Apply at the Swedish embassy in New Delhi or through VFS Global. Documents: passport, Schengen form, travel insurance, accommodation and flight 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
Maldives to Sweden: What You Need to Know
Sweden applies standard Schengen visa requirements to Maldivian passport holders. The Swedish embassy in New Delhi handles South Asian applications including from the Maldives.
How to Get There
Stockholm connects from Male via Dubai or New Delhi then Frankfurt, London, or Amsterdam. Norwegian Air offers budget prices from European hubs.
Money & Banking
Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK). Cards accepted virtually everywhere. Cash almost never needed.
Practical Tips
1. Stockholm connects to other Scandinavian countries; combine Sweden with Norway and Denmark on one Schengen visa.
2. Apply at least 6 weeks before travel.
3. Sweden is nearly cashless; cards accepted almost everywhere.
4. Show funds of EUR 50 to 100 per day given Sweden's high cost of living.
5. Finnair offers connections from Helsinki to Stockholm; Male can connect via New Delhi.