How long can citizens of the United Arab Emirates stay in Sweden?

Up to 90 days per visit under the visa-free arrangement, as of our last verification. Longer stays or other purposes use a dedicated visa route.

Can citizens of the United Arab Emirates work or study in Sweden?

Sweden has 17 verified routes across work, study, residence and other purposes. Eligibility varies by route and nationality — see the full Sweden visa guide for details.

Travel corridor

Sweden visa requirements for citizens of United Arab Emirates.

Visa-freeStays of up to 90 days per visit.

No — citizens of the United Arab Emirates can typically visit Sweden visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. Longer stays or other purposes (work, study, residence) use a dedicated visa route.

Schengen 90/180

Routes for Sweden last verified 12 Jun 2026 against official sources.

See the full Sweden guide

Beyond short stays

Other ways into Sweden for citizens of United Arab Emirates.

Study & Training

Full details

National long-stay visa (Type D) -- study

Sweden Residence Permit for Doctoral StudiesGov fee SEK 1,500 · ~60 days processing

Sweden Residence Permit for Higher Education StudiesGov fee SEK 1,500 · ~60 days processing

Work & Self-Employment

Full details

Residence permit for self-employed personsAvailable

Sweden Residence Permit for Self-Employed PersonsGov fee SEK 2,000 · ~450 days processing

Sweden Residence Permit to Look for Work or Start a BusinessGov fee SEK 2,200 · ~210 days processing

National long-stay visa (Type D) -- work

+4 more in the full guide

Retire & Lifestyle

Full details

Sweden Working Holiday PermitGov fee SEK 1,500 · ~90 days processing

Family & Origin

Full details

Sweden Residence Permit for Family of a Permit HolderGov fee SEK 1,500 · ~120 days processing

Sweden Residence Permit to Live with a PartnerGov fee SEK 2,000 · ~450 days processing

Special Categories

Full details

Sweden Residence Permit for ResearchersGov fee SEK 1,500 · ~30 days processing

Sweden EU Long-Term Resident StatusGov fee SEK 1,000 · ~240 days processing

Sweden Permanent Residence PermitGov fee SEK 0

Swedish Citizenship by NaturalisationGov fee SEK 1,750

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Every way into Sweden

The full destination guide — all purposes, fees and documents.

The United Arab Emirates passport

Where it travels visa-free, and every destination's status.

All travel corridors

Verified short-stay answers for every passport and destination.

Typical eligibility, verified against official sources. No approval guarantees — official decisions prevail.