Sweden Visa RequirementsFor South Sudan passport holders
Sweden, a Schengen Area member, requires South Sudanese citizens to obtain a Schengen visa before travel. The visa fee is $87 USD and permits stays of up to 90 days across the Schengen Zone.
South Sudan passport holders require a visa to enter Sweden.
Apply at the Swedish embassy covering your region. Required documents include a valid passport, Schengen application form, 2 passport photos, flight reservation, hotel bookings, travel insurance (EUR 30,000+), bank statements (3 months), and employment certificate. Processing takes approximately 15 business 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
South Sudan to Sweden: What You Need to Know
Sweden has historically been a major recipient of South Sudanese refugees and maintains significant humanitarian ties with South Sudan. However, South Sudanese nationals visiting as tourists still require a Schengen visa through standard consular procedures. The Swedish Embassy in Nairobi handles applications from East Africa.
How to Get There
Sweden uses the Swedish Krona (SEK). Cards are accepted nearly everywhere; Sweden is one of the world's most cashless societies. ATMs are available in cities. Cash is increasingly rarely needed.
Money & Banking
Sweden uses the Swedish Krona (SEK). Cards are accepted nearly everywhere. ATMs are available in cities. Cash is rarely needed.
Practical Tips
Stockholm's Gamla Stan (Old Town) and ABBA Museum are top attractions. Sweden has exceptional nature: Lapland for Northern Lights and the Stockholm Archipelago for summer island-hopping. Swedish fika (coffee break culture) is a beloved social ritual. Sweden is expensive; budget accordingly.