Sweden visa requirements for Eritreans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Eritreans visiting Sweden

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Swedish Visa.

  • An original Eritrean International passport with at least six (6) months validity with two or more blank pages for entry and exit stamps.
  • Filled out and signed application form.
  • Two passport-sized photos taken not more than the last six months with a white background.
  • Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary.
  • Medical travel insurance.
  • Bank statement from the past 3months.
  • Employment letter if travelling for employment.
  • Hotel reservations or accommodation.
  • Personal invitation if visiting friends or family.

Sweden Visa for Eritreans

Facts about Sweden

Sweden is a nation with thousands of coastal islands and inland lakes. Lots of tourists who visit the country usually try their hands at skiing and dog sledding as there are a lot of snow parks and resorts to trying out the adventure. There is an abundance of museums and historical sites at which tourists can bask in the rich history if the country.

Tourism in Sweden has been developing at a very steady pace in recent years as the number of tourists who visit the country yearly has been increasing. On average, Sweden receives 24.6 million tourists yearly. The Swedish government is doing her best to develop tourism in the country with 7.1% of household income being spent on domestic tourism.

The capital of Sweden Stockholm is built on 14 islands and possesses more than 50 bridges. The best time for tourists to visit the country is during the winter months with mild weather.

Types of Sweden Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Business visa 15 days 90 days
Student visa 15 days 90 days

General Requirements for Sweden Visa

  • An original Eritrean International passport with at least six (6) months validity with two or more blank pages for entry and exit stamps.
  • Filled out and signed application form.
  • Two passport-sized photos taken not more than the last six months with a white background.
  • Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary.
  • Medical travel insurance.
  • Bank statement from the past 3months.
  • Employment letter if travelling for employment.
  • Hotel reservations or accommodation.
  • Personal invitation if visiting friends or family.
Sweden Tourist visa Sweden Business visa Sweden Student visa

Sweden Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This is a visa issued to tourists who want to visit Sweden for tourism activities like vacationing, leisure, relaxation, sightseeing, fun, etc...
  • If you have been invited to Sweden by a friend or relative living in the country, this is a visa you can apply for.
  • This visa is usually issued for 90 days of duration being a short-stay visa but you can expend it within a period of 180 days in one year of calendar.
  • As Sweden is a part of the Schengen countries, you can tour around other 25 Schengen countries with this visa, having initially visiting Sweden before transiting to other Schengen countries with this visa.
  • An official letter of invitation is required if you are visiting someone in Sweden. The letter must state the relationship between you and the host and the duration of your visit.
  • A letter from your employer in Eritrea should be provided. The letter must state your job position, salary level, and length of employment.
  • During your time in the country, you are not allowed to receive payment for services you render in the country.
  • You are not to overstay your visa period, violation of the rule, incurs a serious penalty.
  • Non-Eritrean nationals residing in Eritrea are required to provide a copy of their Eritrean residence permit.
  • Minors travelling with one or none of their parents are required to present a copy of their birth certificate and a notarized consent signed by both their parents.
  • Proof of ties in Ivory Coast should be provided.
  • All the forms are to be filled in either Swedish and English, your documents you will be submitting must be translated to either other languages.
  • Neither can you work nor can you study when traveling to Sweden or other Schengen countries with this visa.

Sweden Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Business visa is required in order to abide by the Swedish immigration policies when visiting Sweden for business purposes.
  • Swedish business visa is a permit for staying for a short period of time in Sweden for business.
  • The visa gives you access to visit Sweden for 30 days, 90 days, or longer duration.
  • Eritrean applicants are advised to apply three months prior to their travel to Sweden, to avoid visa delay.
  • This visa is one of the various visa categories for visiting Sweden, falling under the Swedish visitor visa.
  • The Swedish business visa gives you the liberty of visiting other European Union countries that belong to Schengen states but you must visit Sweden first before travelling to the other 25 Schengen states.
  • Your visa fee must be paid to the Swedish embassy/consulate in your country and must be paid in your local currency.
  • Visa fee might vary depending on the country or region you are applying for the Swedish visa from.
  •  You must be able to cater for your expenses in Sweden. The figures from the Swedish embassy is SEK 450 per day, and must estimate this amount to the number of days you will be spending in Sweden and/or other Schengen countries to cover your stay in Sweden.
  • Eritrean business traveler must possess a certificate of Travel health insurance, and their insurance plan must worth €30,000 and last for their duration of visit in Sweden.
  • Document of accommodation. This could be an invitation letter from a host in Sweden or a hotel booking confirmation.
  • People are expected to provide an invitation letter from Swedish Organisation which will be addressed to the consulate, and this letter should state the type of business that you would be involved in when you visit Sweden – meeting, negotiation, contract, and so on.
  • The letterhead should bear the identity and name of the Swedish company involved and the period the business will last for. Your invitation letter should also introduce you to the consulate.
  • You must intend to leave at/before the expiration of your visa stay.
  • Documents in Arabic should be translated to either Swedish or English language.

Sweden Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Student visa is issued to Eritrean students who are looking forward to visiting the country for educational purposes. They must, however, be admitted to a full-time accredited university for studies in Sweden.
  • The Student visa can be issued for short-stay of 90 days for those who are traveling to the country for less than 90 days or short time education.
  • Foreigners whose course of study is very short or under 90 days will not be eligible for residence permit application in Sweden.
  • The students who are travelling to Sweden for more than three months will require visa and residence permits to stay in the country throughout their course duration.
  • Students can work while they are pursuing their education as long as it does not interfere study.
  • There is no upper limit to the number of hours a student can work for.
  • Students who have completed their studies from Sweden can apply for and get an extension of their Residence Permit for 6 months to seek suitable employment.
  • Once the student has an appropriate job, s/he would be required to have a Work Permit for Sweden.
  • Your visa fee might vary depending on the nationality you are applying from.
  • The visa fee is to be paid directly to the Swedish consulate/embassy in your country and your visa payment must be done in your local currency.
  • Students can also seek Residence Permit to start their own business in Sweden.
  • A student is required to mandatorily complete a minimum study of 40 hours a week.
  • People who are applying for the Swedish student visa must have paid the first installment of the tuition fees for their course of study.
  • You must have valid supporting documentation to support your residence permit application.
  • Applicants must have a valid Eritrean international passport with a validity of minimum six months.
  • They must possess a letter of admission from the university that has offered you admission in its course of study and must also provide proof of your financial ability so as to support themselves financially during the course of study in Sweden.
  • In case the students are to stay in Sweden for a period of less than one year, you must have comprehensive health insurance and will need to provide its proof.
  • You must fully intend to leave Sweden at the end of your course of study.
  • Documents in Arabic should be translated to either Swedish or English language, or as demanded by the consulate of Sweden in your country.

Sweden Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

67.00 (USD)

Business visa

67.00 (USD)

Student visa

67.00 (USD)

Sweden Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Eritrea

Location

Address

Asmara

Swedish Honorary Consulate in Asmara, Eritrea C/ Iturriondo, 18 PAE Ibarrabarri Asmara, Eritrea

(+291) 4 472 2292

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Swedish delicacy safe for me, foreigner to eat?

There’s always a chance that you could get food poisoning when traveling in Sweden but compared with many countries, the risk of it happening is extremely small. Swedish restaurants and takeaway shops have to meet strict health and safety criteria in order to serve food, and even then they’re subject to regular checks. Getting sick from food shouldn’t really be a concern (especially if you’re planning to stick to restaurants) and you’d be extremely unlucky if it happened to you. If you want to be extra careful, give buffet-style restaurants, street kiosks and ‘after-work’ evenings a miss. Swedish seafood is usually so fresh that it’s completely safe to eat, but reports of people getting dodgy bellies after eating bad mussels and oysters are not unheard of, particularly at buffets

Is safe to drink water running from the faucet in Sweden?

With thousands of lakes and plenty of rain and snow, clean drinking water is something Sweden has by the bucket load. Regardless of where you travel, the cold water that comes out of the taps is almost certainly safe to drink.

Is Sweden safe for me to visit?
One of the best things about visiting Sweden is that it is an incredibly safe country to travel around in. Violent crime is extremely uncommon and muggings (although not unheard of) are thankfully very rare.

Why is Sweden not adopting the Euro as their currency despite being a member of the European Union?

Despite being a part of the EU, Sweden does not use the euro. There was a referendum back in 2003 and at that time, Sweden decided not to adopt the single currency. All of this means that if you’re planning a trip to Sweden you’ll need to get used to Sweden’s very own currency, the Swedish krona.