Can you travel to Denmark from Sweden without a passport?
Passport-free travel in the Nordic region and the ID you should carry.
Short answer
Yes, you can travel to Denmark from Sweden without a passport, but you must be able to prove your identity. Sweden Abroad advises carrying valid ID, for example a passport, a national ID card or a driving licence issued in a Nordic country. Sweden also has temporary internal border control.
Why
- Sweden Abroad says passport-free travel applies within the Nordic region for Nordic citizens.
- Sweden Abroad says that even if you do not need a passport for Denmark, you must be able to identify yourself when needed.
- Sweden's temporary internal border control currently runs until 11 November 2026, according to Sweden Abroad, and the European Commission's list shows a further period from 12 November 2026 to 11 May 2027.
Details
When you enter Sweden, valid travel documents for Nordic citizens are a passport, a national ID card and a valid driving licence, and the traveller is responsible for being able to prove citizenship. Denmark carries out temporary border control on its land and sea border with Germany, according to the Danish Police, whose page treats the border with Sweden as an internal border and does not mention control there. Sweden Abroad says carrier ID checks on buses, trains and ferries in the Öresund region have ended, while ID checks remain on other ferries.
Tip
Take a valid ID even for a day trip across the Öresund Bridge, because you must be able to prove your identity when asked.
What may differ
Passport-free travel applies to Nordic citizens. For citizens of other countries, Sweden Abroad refers to the Danish Police website for Denmark's entry rules.
People also ask
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Sources
- Sweden Abroad: entry and exit rules for DenmarkChecked at:
- Danish Police: border controlChecked at:
- European Commission: temporary reintroduction of border controlChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Sweden Abroad and the Danish Police before you travel.
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