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Entry/Exit Requirements

Last verified: May 25, 2020

Entry Requirements at a Glance

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PassportRequirementTypical stayApproval Rate
Australia Visa not required 90 days
Bangladesh Visa required 25.9%
Brazil Visa not required 90 days
Canada Visa not required 90 days
China Visa required 94.7%
Germany Freedom of movement
India Visa required 87.8%
Nigeria Visa required 100.0%
Philippines Visa required
Singapore Visa not required 90 days
United Arab Emirates Visa not required 90 days
United Kingdom Visa not required 90 days
United States of America Visa not required 90 days
Vietnam Visa required

Sourced from live visa requirement data. Provided for general guidance only and may not reflect the latest rule changes — confirm with the relevant embassy or consulate before booking travel. Approval rates link to the full Visa Statistics breakdown.

Visit the Embassy of Sweden website for the most current visa information.

Sweden is a party to the Schengen Agreement. This means that U.S. citizens may enter Sweden for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa.  Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay.  You need sufficient funds and a return airline ticket. For additional details about travel into and within Schengen countries, please see our Schengen fact sheet.

The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Sweden.

Information about dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction can be found on our website.  For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information page.

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