๐ธ๐ชSweden Visa for Mexican Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents
No โ Mexican passport holders do not need a visa for Sweden. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.
Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Annex II of EU Regulation 2018/1806.
eur-lex.europa.eu โEntering Sweden on a Mexican passport
- โ Travel with just your valid Mexican passport. No visa or prior application needed.
- โ See the exact document checklist for Mexican applicants โ only needed if you apply for a longer-stay visa.
Sweden visa documents for Mexican applicants
No visa documents are needed for a short visit โ Mexican citizens enter Sweden with just a valid passport. If you apply for a longer-stay visa, these are the exact documents required, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
Required for every visa type below
The applicants are requested to read the basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application. For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below. - Document Checklist Please note that each visa application is evaluated individually. In case of groups or families, the supporting documents required needs to be submitted in each application. It is crucial that your visa application is complete at time of submission. Forms are available on the website of the Embassy of Sweden and / or Visa Application Centre (VFS). Tourism Basic documents: - Application form for Schengen-visa to be filled in completely and signed by the applicant. - To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting. - Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre. - Passport with at least two empty pages. The passport should have been issued within the last 10 years. The passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date on which the applicant intends to leave the Schengen territory, or, in the case of multiple journeys, the date on which the applicant intends to leave after the last stay. - Photocopy of the applicantโs passport, including the inside cover with passport number in red and the first page containing photo and signature. The applicant is also required to provide photocopies of previous visas and all stamps in the passport and, if applicable, the previous passport. - One recent passport size photograph in color of the applicant with white background (35 x 45 mm). The photo should not be older than 6 months. The applicant needs to face the front in the photo. - Reservation of air ticket (round trip) with the dates and itinerary of the trip. Note: it is not required to purchase the ticket before the visa approval. - Travel medical insurance covering emergency medical, hospitalization and repatriation (including in case of death). The minimum cover should be of 30.000 EUR. This insurance must be valid for the entire Schengen area and throughout the whole duration of the stay. Proof of financial means: - Bank account statements (with signature and seal of the bank) for the previous three months: savings account, current account, fixed-term deposits, valuation of any properties, etc. If the applicantโs trip is sponsored by another person, additional bank account statements should be presented in the name of that person. If the sponsor is not directly related to the applicant (child, spouse or parent) he/she needs to provide a signed letter, stating that he/she will cover all the costs of the intended stay. - Last three monthsโ pay slips or receipts for professional fees. - Original Proof of Employment: Letter from employer indicating name, address, telephone number of the employer, position of applicant, tenure duration, dates on which the applicant is on holiday and/or on leave and salary. - If the company is owned by the applicant: Updated certificate of the chamber of commerce or document that can proof property of the business (RUC). - For pensioners: Pension statements and pay slips for the last 3 months. - For students over the age of 18: Recent proof of studies (university, academy, institute, etc.) Students or interns should also present proof of sufficient means to cover the travel expenses, accommodation and general costs of the course or internship. Proof of intention to return to home country: - The applicant is required to submit documents that prove his or her reasons to return to Ecuador (e.g. property, vehicle or other financial resources in the country). - In case that the applicant has not already submitted proof of employment, statements proving any other type of occupation should be submitted. Proof of purpose of the journey: - Documents indicating the applicantโs motive/reason for the journey. - Documents related to accommodation: evidence of accommodation for the entire trip (i.e. a confirmed reservation of the hotel(s) or if not a hotel: any other appropriate document indicating the accommodation envisaged). In the case of minor: - A separate application is required, even if the minor is registered in the parentโs passport. - Original of the birth certificate of the minor or notarized copy. - ID card/passport of both parents/legal guardian(s). - Letter of school confirming permitted leave, outside annual school holidays. Permission of exit granted by the minors' court or from a notary, if the minor is travelling alone or with one parent
touristBusiness Visit
Same requirements as above, plus this visa type's stated stay/fee terms.
touristTourist
Same requirements as above, plus this visa type's stated stay/fee terms.
familyVisiting Family And Friends
Same requirements as above, plus this visa type's stated stay/fee terms.
Other Sweden visa categories (19)Hide other visa categories
These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Sweden. Eligibility varies by visa type โ some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.
Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) โ Medical Treatment
Allows foreign nationals from visa-required countries to enter Sweden to receive medical treatment for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Requires two medical certificates confirming diagnosis and treatment necessity, and proof of a deposit or payment guarantee for treatment costs. Same base fee as standard Schengen visa (EUR 90 adults). If medical stay exceeds 90 days, a visitor's residence permit must be applied for instead.
Apply here โVisitor's Residence Permit โ Family/Relative Visit
Allows foreign nationals to visit a relative, spouse, or close family member residing in Sweden for extended stays exceeding 90 days.
Parents visiting their children in Sweden may be granted up to 1 year. Relatives visiting family members may receive up to 6 months. Fee SEK 1,500 adults / SEK 750 children. Requires invitation from the host in Sweden along with the host's ID and income documentation. Processing: 75% within 3-4 months.
Apply here โVisitor's Residence Permit โ Medical Treatment (Long-Stay)
Allows foreign nationals to stay in Sweden for medical treatment for extended periods exceeding 90 days, up to a maximum of 1 year.
Maximum stay 1 year. Requires medical certificates and proof of treatment costs. Fee SEK 1,500 adults / SEK 750 children.
Apply here โWork Permit (Employee)
Allows non-EU/EEA nationals with a job offer from a Swedish employer to live and work in Sweden.
Fee is SEK 2,000 (approx. USD 220). As of 1 June 2026, minimum salary is SEK 34,470/month (90% of median salary). Comprehensive health insurance required from 1 June 2026. Permit typically issued for up to 2 years, renewable. Eligible for permanent residence after 4 years of work permit. Processing averages 18 days for fast-tracked complete applications. The employer must advertise the position in the EU/EEA before offering to a third-country national (new rule from June 2026).
Apply here โWork Permit (Self-Employed)
Allows non-EU/EEA nationals to reside in Sweden and run their own business.
Fee SEK 2,000. Must own and actively manage at least 51% of the business. Financial self-sufficiency requirement: SEK 200,000 for applicant plus SEK 100,000 per accompanying spouse and SEK 50,000 per child. Requires good industry experience, language skills, and a credible business plan with established customer contacts. Permit up to 2 years, renewable. Path to permanent residence after 4 years.
Apply here โEU Blue Card
Allows highly qualified non-EU/EEA nationals with a high-salary job offer to live and work in Sweden with facilitated pathways to permanent residence.
Fee SEK 2,000. Minimum salary: SEK 52,000/month (1.25x average Swedish salary, effective 9 July 2025). Requires higher education (minimum 180 credits) or 5+ years relevant professional experience. Employment contract for minimum 6 months required. Comprehensive health insurance required. Permit duration: 9 months to 4 years. Processing: 75% of complete applications decided within 1 month. Path to permanent residence after 4 years.
Apply here โSeasonal Work Permit
Allows non-EU/EEA nationals to perform seasonal agricultural or horticultural work in Sweden for a limited period.
Sweden implements the EU Seasonal Workers Directive. Seasonal work permits are issued for up to 90 days and cover sectors such as agriculture, horticulture, and tourism. Must have a job offer meeting Swedish collective agreement or industry-standard wages. Specific fee and processing times not published on the main Migrationsverket page.
Apply here โICT Permit (Intra-Company Transfer)
Allows non-EU/EEA nationals to be temporarily posted to a Swedish entity of a multinational company as a manager, specialist, or trainee.
Sweden implements the EU ICT Directive. Minimum salary thresholds apply and were updated from 1 June 2026. Managers and specialists may be granted up to 3 years; trainees up to 1 year. ICT permit holders may move between EU member states under the directive's mobility provisions. Specific fee not published on the main listing page.
Apply here โResidence Permit to Look for Work or Start a Business
Allows highly-educated non-EU/EEA nationals to enter Sweden for up to 9 months to search for employment or explore business establishment, without a prior job offer.
Fee SEK 2,200 (approx. USD 242). Requires a second-cycle qualification (60+ credit Master's, professional degree, or PhD). Must show financial self-sufficiency of SEK 13,000/month and hold comprehensive health insurance. If employment or business is secured during the permit period, holder may apply for a work/self-employment residence permit from within Sweden. Processing: 75% decided within 7 months. Not a digital nomad visa per se, but functionally similar for job-seeking professionals.
Apply here โStudent Residence Permit โ Higher Education
Allows non-EU/EEA nationals to reside in Sweden to pursue bachelor's or master's degree studies at a Swedish higher education institution.
Fee SEK 1,500 adults / SEK 750 children under 18. Processing: 75% decided within 2 months. Maximum 1-2 years per permit depending on institution (designated universities can issue up to 2 years). Cannot exceed passport validity. Full-time enrollment required (30 credits/semester). Tuition fees must be paid before applying. Financial requirement: SEK 10,656/month (2026). Work limited to 15 hours/week for bachelor's/master's students from June 11, 2026. Permit renewable for duration of studies.
Apply here โStudent Residence Permit โ Doctoral Studies
Allows non-EU/EEA nationals to reside in Sweden to pursue doctoral research at a Swedish university.
Fee SEK 1,500. Doctoral students may be eligible to apply for permanent residence directly after completing doctoral studies. Accompanying family members can apply simultaneously. Processing similar to higher education student permit.
Apply here โStudent Residence Permit โ Other Studies and Upper Secondary School
Allows non-EU/EEA nationals to reside in Sweden to attend upper secondary school or other study programmes lasting more than 90 days.
Fee SEK 1,500 adults / SEK 750 children. Covers exchange programmes, upper secondary studies, contract or specialisation education. Full-time study required (minimum 20 teaching hours weekly). Health insurance required for studies under one year. Financial requirement SEK 10,656/month.
Apply here โFamily Reunification Residence Permit
Allows the partner, spouse, children, or other close relatives of a person with a Swedish residence permit or citizenship to join them and live in Sweden.
Fee SEK 1,500 adults / SEK 750 children. Covers partners/spouses, children, parents visiting adult children, and other relatives. The sponsor (anchor person) in Sweden must generally have a permanent residence permit, Swedish citizenship, or a valid temporary residence permit of sufficient duration. Maintenance requirement: sponsor must demonstrate adequate housing and income. Processing times can be lengthy (12+ months for complex family cases).
Apply here โTemporary Protection Permit (Ukraine/EU Directive)
Grants temporary residence in Sweden to displaced persons from Ukraine under the EU Temporary Protection Directive, allowing right to work and access to social services.
No application fee. Granted to Ukrainian nationals and stateless persons who were residing in Ukraine before 24 February 2022. Provides access to employment, housing, social welfare, and healthcare. Duration aligned with EU Council decisions on temporary protection extension.
Apply here โDiplomatic/Official Visa Exemption
Visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic, service, official, or special passports from designated countries under bilateral agreements or Sweden's national visa list.
Countries whose nationals ordinarily require a Schengen visa but whose diplomatic/service/special passport holders are exempt include: Bolivia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Turkey (including special passport holders), China (diplomatic only), India (diplomatic only), Morocco (diplomatic only), Tunisia (diplomatic only), Armenia (diplomatic only, per EC-Armenia agreement), Azerbaijan (diplomatic only, per EC-Azerbaijan agreement), Belarus (diplomatic only, per EC-Belarus agreement - NOTE: suspended in practice due to EU sanctions since 2021), Cape Verde (diplomatic only). Based on Swedish Government official visa list last updated 01 September 2023.
Apply here โWorking Holiday Residence Permit
Allows young people (18-30) from partner countries to holiday in Sweden for up to one year and work incidentally to fund their stay and experience Swedish life and culture.
For citizens aged 18-30 of countries with a youth-exchange agreement with Sweden: Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea. Fee SEK 1,500 (approx. USD 165); Japanese citizens are exempt from the fee. Applicant must have at least SEK 15,000 to support themselves on arrival. Work is permitted but must not be the main purpose of the stay. Maximum one year and cannot be extended. Comprehensive health insurance required (Australian citizens exempt). Processing: 75% of complete applications decided within 3 months.
Apply here โAu Pair Residence Permit
Allows a young person (18-29) to live with a Swedish host family for up to one year, helping with childcare and light housework while studying Swedish and experiencing Swedish culture.
For applicants aged 18-29 (must be under 30 at time of decision) with a written agreement with a host family. Childcare and light housework are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week, and the applicant must spend most non-working time studying Swedish (combined work + study capped at 40 hours/week). Fee SEK 1,500 (approx. USD 165). Maximum one year; cannot be extended. Must apply from outside Sweden and family members cannot accompany. Host family must provide work-accident insurance; the applicant needs comprehensive health insurance.
Apply here โResidence Permit for Research (Guest Researcher)
Allows non-EU/EEA nationals invited by an approved Swedish research principal to conduct research in Sweden under a hosting agreement.
Requires a signed hosting agreement with a research principal approved by the Swedish Research Council; at least 50% of working hours must be devoted to research. Fee SEK 1,500 adults / SEK 750 children (approx. USD 165); Japanese citizens exempt. Financial requirement approximately SEK 9,700/month. Permit granted for up to 4 years at a time, not exceeding passport or hosting-agreement validity. Processing: 75% of complete applications decided within 1 month. From 11 June 2026, doctoral students who hold a hosting agreement receive this same research permit rather than a study permit.
Apply here โResidence Permit for Traineeship/Internship
Allows non-EU/EEA nationals to come to Sweden for a traineeship or internship, either connected to their higher education or arranged via an international exchange programme.
Two routes: a traineeship/internship related to the applicant's higher education, or one offered through an international exchange programme. Applied for from outside Sweden before entering. Specific fee and maximum duration depend on the route and are set out on the relevant Migration Agency sub-pages.
Apply here โSweden visa for Mexican citizens โ FAQ
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Sweden?
No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Mexican citizens stay in Sweden?
Mexican passport holders can stay in Sweden for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.
What documents do Mexican citizens need for Sweden?
A valid passport is all Mexican citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days). If you apply for a longer-stay visa, Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
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