Travel from DR Congo to Sweden is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any DR Congo citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
DR Congo passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
Generic country-level guidance for Sweden. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Sweden. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to Sweden (SE). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare EUR 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving Sweden (SE). Form: Cash declaration form. EU-wide: declare €10,000+ when entering/leaving the EU. Individual member states may have additional rules.
The US State Department publishes these advisories for your route. Sweden: Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution (as of 2026-05-18). Review the country page for the specific areas and risks flagged before you go. This is a US State Department safety perspective, not an entry or boarding rule — it doesn't affect whether you can board, only what to be aware of on the ground. Travellers from other countries should also check their own government's advisory.
This page covers the generic case for any DR Congo citizen. Sign in (free) to factor in your specific passport expiry, vaccinations, previous visas held, and connecting flights — and get the same analysis for your exact itinerary.
Sign in (free) to personalize →Your itinerary touches DR Congo (CD), where malaria transmission occurs. Transmission is often region-limited within a country (e.g. coastal vs highland zones) and varies by season. Discuss prophylaxis with a travel medicine clinician — the right antimalarial depends on the specific region, your medical history, and any medications you take.
Sweden (SE) requires every visitor to hold travel health insurance. Minimum coverage: €30,000. Schengen visa requirement; must cover medical repatriation Print or save the policy summary page (insurer, policy number, coverage limit, dates) — that's what border officers look for.
Typical September conditions at ARN (Sweden (SE)): mild. Typical lows around 7°C, highs around 15°C, some rain (~55mm for the month).
Your DR Congo (CD) passport requires a traditional visa for Sweden. Traditional visas typically require a consulate appointment, paperwork, fees, and a multi-day to multi-week wait. Confirm requirements directly with the destination's consular site before booking. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-06-21T10:11:55.888854+00:00.