Sweden visa requirements for Malaysians
Travel and visa requirements
Swedish Visa is not required for Malaysians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Citizens of Malaysia can visit and stay in Sweden without a visa for a period of 90 days.
- All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months after entry into Sweden. Passport should have two blank pages for visa stamping.
- Malaysians can import and export local and foreign currencies of up to EUR 10,000, amounts exceeding this must be declared.
- Citizens of Malaysia are to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough money to spend during their stay in Sweden, which could be a recent bank statement.
- Travellers travelling to or exiting Sweden with firearms and ammunition must have a permit. Also, before arriving at Sweden, travellers must have applied for and been issued with an import permit by the Swedish Police.
- Tourists should have proof of accommodation for their entire stay in Sweden. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
- Intending visitors can visit Sweden from any international airport in Malaysia. There are international airports in Kuala Lumpur and Penang Island.
- Multiple Airlines, Other Airlines, SChina Southern and Qatar Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Malaysia to Sweden.
- The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Stockholm, Sweden is 17 hours, 15 minutes and from Penang Island, it takes 20 hours 50 minutes.
- Sweden has a relatively mild climate. The country has four distinct seasons: Spring, summer, fall and winter. Spring is from March to May, summer is from June to August, Fall is from September to early November, and Winter is from late November to March.
- Swedish is the official and most spoken languages of Sweden, spoken by almost the entire population. English and German are other languages spoken in the country.
- Christianity is the dominating religion is Sweden, with over 60% of the country’s population practising it. Islam, Buddhism and Jewism are other religions being practised in the country.
- Swedish krona is the official currency of Sweden. Nevertheless, tourists can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
- Skansen and Djurgården, Vasa Museum, Gamla Stan and Drottningholm are some of the sites tourists can visit during their stay in Sweden.
- Visitors can move around Sweden with bus, taxis, boat and car rental.
- Jansson's temptation, crayfish august, toast skagen and macaronies are special delicacies enjoyed in Sweden.
- Travellers to Sweden are advised to budget about USD 120 to spend per day on expenses.
- Sweden makes use of Central European Standard Time (GMT+1). Malaysia is seven hours ahead of Sweden.
- The power and socket plug used in Madagascar is of Type C and F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Tourists are to be careful while in Sweden as they are subject to local laws and if such laws are violated, they may be expelled or arrested.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit Sweden?
Generally, Sweden is an all year round tourists country. The best time to travel to Sweden is from May to September, which offers sunshine and warm weather.
Is Sweden safe to travel to?
Sweden is a safe country to visit, with a low crime rate. Sweden is ranked as the 18th safest country in the world. Visitors are advised to stay cautious as they go about their tourism-related activities.