Sweden•EuropeAirport Transit Visa (Type A)
At a Glance
5–15 days
EUR €90
24 hours
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Not specified
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Transit visa for specified nationalities passing through Schengen airport without entering Sweden, valid up to 24 hours, with fee waiver available.
The Airport Transit Visa (Type A) for Sweden is governed by the Schengen Visa Code and streamlines border control across the Schengen Area. It addresses security challenges of international air travel by creating a standardized transit permit, closing the regulatory gap where travelers between non-Schengen countries could previously enter member state territory without vetting.
Applicants must demonstrate a confirmed onward flight within 24 hours and valid entry authorization for their final destination. The €90 application fee applies. The visa is strictly limited to the airport's international transit zone; it does not permit entry into Sweden or passage through passport control. Unlike the Schengen C-visa, this permit facilitates movement between non-Schengen states.
This visa is ideal for nationals of visa-required countries transiting between non-Schengen destinations via a Swedish airport, seeking legal certainty and simplified boarding.
Eligible Nationalities (12)
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Congo - Kinshasa
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Ghana
Iran
Iraq
Nigeria
Pakistan
Somalia
Sri LankaRequirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Onward flight within 24 hours
Entry authorization for final destination
Travel insurance
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Fee waiver now available for qualifying applicants
- Modest €90 fee and quick 5-15 day processing time
- Legal certainty for visa-required nationals transiting Schengen airports
- Streamlined application process for airport-only transit
- Onward flight documentation within 24 hours is straightforward requirement
- Protects traveler qualification to board connecting flights
Worth Knowing
- Strictly limited to international airport transit zone—no entry to Swedish territory
- Absolute 24-hour maximum stay with zero extensions permitted
- Available only to nationals of 12 specified countries (AF, BD, CD, ER, ET, GH, IR, IQ, NG, PK, SO, LK)
- Transit zone confinement is absolute—exiting to enter Sweden requires separate visa
- Country-specific qualification: visa-exempt and EU/EEA nationals non-qualifying
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