Sweden Visa RequirementsFor North Korea passport holders
North Korean citizens cannot travel to Sweden. Sweden, as an EU and NATO member, enforces EU sanctions against North Korea.
North Korea passport holders require a visa to enter Sweden.
No visa pathway exists for ordinary North Korean citizens for travel to Sweden.
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
North Korea to Sweden: What You Need to Know
Sweden joined NATO in March 2024 and participates fully in EU sanctions against North Korea. Sweden has historically been active in human rights advocacy regarding North Korea. Sweden previously represented US interests in Pyongyang through its embassy, providing consular services for US citizens. Sweden enforces EU comprehensive sanctions.
How to Get There
South Korean citizens, including naturalized North Korean defectors, can travel to Sweden visa-free under the EU-South Korea arrangement.
Money & Banking
Financial transactions with North Korea are prohibited under EU regulations in Sweden.
Practical Tips
North Korean defectors who have obtained South Korean or other citizenship can travel to Sweden as citizens of their adopted countries.