You need a visa for Sweden if you have a Botswanan passport

Entry requirements for Botswanan travellers

These rules apply specifically to Botswanan passport holders entering Sweden as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

• Required

  Mandatory travel health insurance

  Travelers must have travel health insurance when visiting Sweden. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00, be valid in all Schengen countries, and cover the entire duration of stay.

  The Government of Sweden Last checked 2026-07-21
• Required

  Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits

  Travelers need a valid passport to enter Sweden. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from Sweden.

  European Union Last checked 2026-07-21
• May be required

  Entry/Exit System (EES) new digital passport control at European borders

  The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new digital border process for non-EU nationals traveling for a short stay (up to 90 days within 180 days). No advance action is required. Travelers should allow additional time at passport control, especially during busy travel seasons. At passport control, travelers provide a facial photo and/or fingerprints. Passports are no longer stamped. Self-service kiosks may be available at some airports and border entries.

  • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals; -Nationals of Andorra, Monaco, and San Marino; -Holders of Vatican City or Holy See passports; -Holders of residence permits or long-stay visas; -Family members of EU nationals holding a residence card; -UK nationals and family members holding valid Brexit Withdrawal Agreement residence documents issued by their host EU member state. Check the source for more details and a full list of exemptions.
  Entry/Exit System Last checked 2026-07-21
• Recommended

  Save time on arrival with the Travel to Europe app

  Travelers can use the Travel to Europe mobile app to pre-register their passport data and facial image within 72 hours before arrival to speed up border checks. Using the app is optional but recommended for travelers holding biometric passports.

  Travel to Europe Last checked 2026-07-21
• Not required

  Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Sweden

  Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Sweden.

  Last checked 2026-07-21
• Not required

  Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

  Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Sweden.

  Last checked 2026-07-21
• May be required

  Transit visa may be required

  Travelers do not need a transit visa if staying in the airport's international area with destination outside the Schengen Area.

  Last checked 2026-07-21
• May be required

  Entry requirements for traveling with pets (dogs and cats)

  Travelers should check with their airline for pet transport requirements before traveling, as policies differ. Dogs and cats traveling into the EU from outside the EU must meet entry requirements that vary by country of origin. Pets must be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies. Additional requirements may apply depending on where travel originates. Travelers can check the specific requirements for their country of origin on the EU government's pet travel page. Travelers bringing other animals should check the national rules of their destination country directly.

  EU Pet Entry Requirements Last checked 2026-07-21

A look at Sweden

Sweden visa requirements by passport