A Sweden Visit Visa falls under the Schengen Visa category and is needed when Sweden is your primary destination or first entry point into the Schengen area. This visa permits travel within Sweden and the other 26 Schengen countries for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day window. Although all short-stay Schengen visas share standard regulations, the application must be made via the country where you intend to spend the majority of your visit. Thus, if your trip centers around Sweden—be it for tourism, work, or seeing relatives—you should apply for the Schengen visa via Swedish authorities.