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For visits up to 90 days
A Schengen visa is required for individuals of certain nationalities who wish to visit the Schengen countries for up to 90 days. A Schengen visa can be issued for a maximum of 90 days. U.S citizens and most citizens of North-, Central and South American countries do not need visas to visit Sweden if the visit is 90 days or less.
To find out if you need a visa to enter Sweden, please visit the Swedish government's website.
For visits longer than 90 days
Citizens of countries outside of the EU who want to visit Sweden for a period of more than 90 days are required to have a visitor's permit. Residence permits for visit can apply for a maximum period of up to one year, although they are usually restricted to six months.
Sweden has diplomatic relations with almost all States in the world. It has embassies and consulates in around half of these. Sweden's foreign representation consists of approximately 100 missions abroad and 350 honorary consulates.