Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Sweden

I. Chinese Embassies/Consulates in Sweden

 

  • Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Stockholm
    • Address: Dag Hammarskjölds väg 5, 115 89 Stockholm.
    • Contact: +46-8-5193-9700 (general); visa enquiries via China Visa Application Service Center (CVASC).
    • Services: Visa applications processed through CVASC (Stockholm/ Gothenburg).
    • Note: Biometric data (fingerprints) required for first-time applicants; repeat applicants (within 5 years) may apply via mail/agent.

II. Chinese Visa Requirements for Swedish Citizens

 

1. Visa Types & Eligibility (Ordinary Passport)

 

  • No Visa-Free Entry: Swedish citizens require a visa for all purposes (tourism, business, transit).
  • Key Visa Categories:
    • Tourist (L Visa): Sightseeing, family visits (stay ≤30 days; validity 90 days).
    • Business (M Visa): Trade, conferences (invitation letter required).
    • Transit (G Visa): 24/72/144-hour 免签 at designated airports (e.g., Shanghai, Beijing) if traveling to/from a third country.
    • Work (Z Visa): Employment (work permit + invitation).
    • Study (X1/X2 Visa): Academic programs (admission letter + JW201 form).

 

2. Required Documents (General)

 

  • Passport (valid ≥6 months, ≥2 blank pages).
  • Passport photo (3.5×4.5cm, white background).
  • Online application (filled via COVA system) + confirmation letter.
  • Travel itinerary (flight/hotel bookings).
  • Financial proof (bank statement, ~€50/day for stay).
  • Additional for Specific Visas:
    • M/Z Visas: Invitation from Chinese entity.
    • Q Visas (family): Kinship proof (birth/marriage certificate).

 

3. Application Process

 

  • Online: Complete COVA form → Book appointment at CVASC.
  • In-Person: Submit documents + fingerprints (first-time applicants).
  • Processing Time: 4–5 business days (standard); 2–3 days (express).
  • Fees: ~€110 (single-entry L/M visa); €200–300 (multiple entries).

 

4. Key Notes

 

  • Transit Visa Waiver: 144-hour 免签 available in Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu (for 11 European countries, including Sweden; check 中国领事服务网).
  • COVID-19 (2025): No mandatory tests/quarantine.
  • Security: Ensure travel plans match visa application (avoid itinerary discrepancies; see §IV for Sweden’s entry rules).

III. Swedish Visa Policies for Chinese Citizens (Reciprocal Information)

 

1. Schengen Visa Requirements

 

  • Mandatory Visa: Chinese citizens need a Schengen visa for Sweden (valid for 90 days in 180 days).
  • Application: Submit to Swedish Embassy/Consulate via VFS Global.
    • Documents: Passport, invitation letter (if applicable), travel insurance (€30,000 coverage), proof of accommodation/flight.
    • Processing: 15–30 days; fees ~€80 (adults).

 

2. Long-Stay Permits (Over 90 Days)

 

  • Work/Study Residency: Apply for residence permit via Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket).
    • Work: Sponsorship + job offer; study: admission letter + funds (SEK 7,300/month).
  • Family Reunification: Spouses/children of Swedish residents must apply for residency.

 

3. Entry Rules (Sweden)

 

  • Itinerary Compliance: Primary destination must match visa application (risk of deportation for discrepancies).
  • Customs: Declare €10,000+ cash; no meat/dairy from non-EU countries.
  • Security Advisory: China advises caution in Sweden (petty crime; register via 领事服务网).

IV. Travel Tips & Emergency Contacts

 

  • China Customs: Declare ¥20,000+/€5,000+; no ivory/drugs.
  • Sweden Customs: Alcohol/tobacco limits (200 cigarettes, 1L spirits); no pork products.
  • Emergency Contacts:
    • China (Global): +86-10-12308 (consular protection).
    • Sweden (Local): Police 112 | China Embassy (Stockholm): +46-8-5193-9700.

 

Updated: March 2025. Policies subject to change; verify via official sources: