Do I need a passport to go to Sweden?
Which travel documents you need to enter Sweden.
Short answer
Yes, travellers from outside the EU need a valid passport to enter Sweden, while EU and EEA citizens can use a valid passport or a national ID card. Whether you also need a visa depends on your citizenship. The passport must also be issued within the last 10 years and valid at least 3 months after you leave.
Why
- Third country nationals should hold a valid passport upon entry to Sweden, according to the Swedish Police.
- For citizens from other EU and EEA countries a valid passport or national ID card is required, according to the Swedish Police.
- A non-EU passport should be valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave the EU and must have been issued within the last 10 years, according to the European Union's Your Europe portal.
Details
Your country of citizenship decides whether you need a visa to visit Sweden. Non-EU children must have their own passport, and a visa if one is required. Other kinds of ID cards are not valid travel documents.
Tip
Carry your passport or ID card even when you travel between Schengen countries, because Sweden has temporary checks at its internal border.
What may differ
Nordic citizens can usually travel within the Nordic countries with a Nordic driving licence, but the Police recommend travelling with a passport or national ID card.
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Sources
- Swedish Police: Third country nationalsChecked at:
- Swedish Police: EU and EEA citizensChecked at:
- Your Europe: Travel documents for non-EU nationalsChecked at:
- Your Europe: Travel documents for EU nationalsChecked at:
- Government Offices of Sweden: Continued internal border controlChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check the Swedish Police and the Swedish Migration Agency before you travel.
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