Do you need a visa for Sweden?
Entry rules for Sweden for 10 passports, each checked against the official source. All enter without a visa for short stays.
We list only the pairs we have checked against the official source. A destination or passport that is not listed has not been checked yet; it does not mean a visa is required.
How this tool works
We read the official notice for each pair and record the date. Nothing here is generated; a pair with no written check is not shown.
How we check| Passport | Entry | What it means | Last checked | Full rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | No visa | No visa. Australian passport holders visit Sweden visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Austria | No visa | No visa. Austrian passport holders can visit Sweden without a visa. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Canada | No visa | No visa. Canadian passport holders visit Sweden visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| France | No visa | No visa. French passport holders can enter Sweden freely with a valid passport or national identity card. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Germany | No visa | No visa. German citizens can enter Sweden with a passport or a national ID card. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| Ireland | No visa | No visa. Irish passport holders do not need a visa to enter Sweden. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Portugal | No visa | No visa. Portuguese passport holders can visit Sweden for up to 3 months without a visa. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Spain | No visa | No visa. Spanish citizens can enter Sweden with a DNI or a passport. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| United Kingdom | No visa | No visa. British passport holders visit Sweden visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| United States | No visa | No visa. US passport holders visit Sweden visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
Before you fly to Sweden
Sweden suits travelers who want old towns, islands and lakes in summer, and the midnight sun in the far north.
Read the guideVisas and entryWho needs a visa, an online travel authorization or nothing at all, written from the official rules and dated.
Read the guideTrip cost in SwedenA bed, food, transport and sights per day, at three price levels.
Open the calculatorPower plugs in SwedenSocket types and voltage, and whether you need an adapter.
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Do Australian passport holders need a visa for Sweden?
No visa. Australian passport holders visit Sweden visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.
Do Austrian passport holders need a visa for Sweden?
No visa. Austrian passport holders can visit Sweden without a visa.
Do Canadian passport holders need a visa for Sweden?
No visa. Canadian passport holders visit Sweden visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.
Do French passport holders need a visa for Sweden?
No visa. French passport holders can enter Sweden freely with a valid passport or national identity card.
Do German passport holders need a visa for Sweden?
No visa. German citizens can enter Sweden with a passport or a national ID card.
Do Irish passport holders need a visa for Sweden?
No visa. Irish passport holders do not need a visa to enter Sweden.
Do Portuguese passport holders need a visa for Sweden?
No visa. Portuguese passport holders can visit Sweden for up to 3 months without a visa.
Do Spanish passport holders need a visa for Sweden?
No visa. Spanish citizens can enter Sweden with a DNI or a passport.
Do British passport holders need a visa for Sweden?
No visa. British passport holders visit Sweden visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.
Do US passport holders need a visa for Sweden?
No visa. US passport holders visit Sweden visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.