Sweden Visa RequirementsFor Mauritania passport holders
Mauritanian passport holders require a Schengen C-type short-stay visa to enter Sweden. Sweden is a full Schengen member and processes applications through its embassies and affiliated visa centers. The visa covers all Schengen countries.
Mauritania passport holders require a visa to enter Sweden.
Apply at the Swedish Embassy or a VFS Global center. Documents required include a valid passport, Schengen application form, two biometric photos, travel insurance with EUR 30,000 minimum, confirmed flight and accommodation bookings, 3 months bank statements, and proof of employment or financial means. The fee is EUR 80.
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
Mauritania to Sweden: What You Need to Know
Sweden is a Schengen member and does not offer visa-free access to Mauritanian citizens. The standard short-stay Schengen visa allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Sweden's embassy network in Africa is limited and applicants may need to apply through a regional Swedish embassy.
How to Get There
A Swedish Schengen visa permits travel to all Schengen states including neighboring Denmark, Finland, and Norway. Plan a Scandinavian circuit for maximum value from a single application.
Money & Banking
Sweden uses the Swedish Krona (SEK). Sweden is highly cashless; most transactions use cards or Swish (mobile payment). ATMs are available but cash is rarely needed. Contactless payments are standard.
Practical Tips
1. Sweden is part of Scandinavia; a single Schengen visa allows visits to Denmark and Norway too.
2. Apply at least 3-4 weeks before travel.
3. Sweden is one of Europe's more expensive countries; budget considerably above the Schengen minimum.
4. Stockholm is the capital; other major cities are Gothenburg and Malmo.
5. A Schengen visa for Sweden is valid throughout the Schengen zone.