Sweden Visa RequirementsFor Saudi Arabia passport holders
Saudi nationals require a Schengen visa for Sweden. Applications are submitted at the Swedish Embassy in Riyadh or via VFS Global. The fee is EUR 80. Stockholm is a beautiful archipelago city known for Scandinavian design, IKEA, ABBA, Spotify, and the Vasa Museum.
Saudi Arabia passport holders require a visa to enter Sweden.
Apply at the Swedish Embassy in Riyadh or VFS Global. Standard Schengen documentation. Fee EUR 80. Processing 2 to 4 weeks.
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
Required Documents
Schengen Visa Application Form
Completed and signed form submitted to the Swedish Embassy or VFS Global Sweden in Saudi Arabia.
Valid Saudi Passport
Valid for at least 3 months after intended departure from Schengen Zone, with at least 2 blank pages.
Passport Photos
Two recent biometric photos (35x45mm) on white background.
Bank Statements (3 months)
Showing adequate funds for your stay (guideline: EUR 50 per day).
Employment Letter
From Saudi employer confirming position, salary, and approved leave.
Travel Insurance
Minimum EUR 30,000 medical and repatriation coverage valid across the Schengen Area.
Hotel Bookings
Confirmed accommodation for all nights in the Schengen Zone.
Round-trip Flight Itinerary
Confirmed outbound and return flight reservations.
Current Travel Situation
Saudi Arabia to Sweden: What You Need to Know
Sweden is a Schengen member. Stockholm is a remarkably scenic city built across 14 islands of the Stockholm archipelago. Gamla Stan (Old Town) is one of the best-preserved medieval urban districts in Europe. Sweden leads in design and sustainability; IKEA, H&M, Volvo, Spotify, and ABBA are global Swedish exports that many Saudi visitors know well.
How to Get There
Riyadh (RUH) to Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) connects via Frankfurt, Copenhagen, or Amsterdam. SAS Scandinavian Airlines and Lufthansa serve this route. Total travel approximately 7 to 9 hours.
Money & Banking
Sweden uses the Swedish Krona (SEK). As of 2024, approximately 11 SEK per USD. Sweden is expensive, though slightly less so than Norway. Stockholm hotels run SEK 1,500 to SEK 4,000 per night ($140 to $375). Cards accepted universally; Sweden is largely cashless.
Practical Tips
Stockholm highlights: Gamla Stan Old Town, Vasa Museum (17th-century warship), ABBA Museum, Skansen open-air folk museum, Djurgarden island, and the Fotografiska photography museum.
Swedish nature: The Swedish fjalls and Lapland region offer summer hiking and winter skiing. Abisko in Swedish Lapland has the Swedish Institute of Space Physics Northern Lights Observatory. Gotland island is a Baltic summer resort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Saudi nationals need a Schengen visa for Sweden?
Yes. Saudi nationals require a Schengen visa for Sweden. Apply at the Swedish Embassy in Riyadh or via VFS Global. Fee EUR 80. Processing takes 2 to 4 weeks.
What is the best time to visit Stockholm?
June through August for the longest days and warmest weather, with outdoor events throughout the city. The Stockholm archipelago is best during summer. Winter (December-February) is cold but atmospheric, with Christmas markets and the possibility of ice skating. The midsommar (Midsummer) festival in late June is a uniquely Swedish celebration.
Is the ABBA Museum worth visiting?
Yes. The ABBA Museum on Djurgarden island is an interactive, well-designed exhibition covering the entire career of one of the best-selling music acts in history. Even for those not particularly familiar with ABBA, the museum is entertaining and well-produced. A holographic performance of the band is the centerpiece. Book tickets online at abbathemuseum.com.
What is the Stockholm archipelago experience?
The Stockholm archipelago consists of approximately 14,000 islands. Day trip or overnight ferry excursions from the city center depart from Strömkajen quay. The Waxholm ferry to Vaxholm fortress island takes 1 to 1.5 hours. The more remote outer archipelago (Sandhamn, Möja) requires 3 to 4 hours by ferry. Summer kayaking in the archipelago is very popular.
Are there halal restaurants in Stockholm?
Yes. Stockholm has a significant Somali, Turkish, and Middle Eastern Muslim community. Halal restaurants are found throughout the city, particularly in the Tensta, Rinkeby, and Husby suburbs. In the city center and Hornsgatan (Södermalm), halal kebab and Middle Eastern restaurants are available.
How do I get around Stockholm efficiently?
Stockholm's metro (Tunnelbana), trams, and buses form an excellent public transport network. The SL Access card (available at metro stations) covers all public transport. Most tourist sites (Djurgarden island) are reachable by public ferry included with the SL card. Djurgarden is also walkable or bikeable from the city center.