Sweden · Tourist Visa
Tourist and visitor visa requirements, visa-free entry, duration, and application steps.
AI-drafted, editorially reviewed. Confirm specifics with the official authority.
The Swedish Migration Agency handles visas and permits for Sweden. Sweden is part of the Schengen area, so short visits by nationals who are not exempt use a Schengen visa rather than a Swedish national one, and many nationalities need no visa at all for short stays.
- Sweden is part of the Schengen area for short stays.
- The Migration Agency is the authority for visas and residence permits.
- Many nationalities are exempt from a short-stay visa; check the current list.
- The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) has operated at Schengen external borders since 10 April 2026: non-EU visitors are registered biometrically on entry and exit instead of having passports stamped.
Official authorities
- Swedish Migration Agency
Migrationsverket — visas, permits and residence.
Official-information aggregation, not legal advice. Always verify on the authority's own site.