QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for Sweden with a British passport?
No visa needed. You can stay up to 90 days.
Rule verified by QuickTravelTools on October 10, 2026.
Visa rules for all 199 passports: Sweden visa hub.
What you need
- Passport: should be valid at least 6 months after your trip ends.
- How long you can stay: up to 90 days.
- Official information: Official visa information page, Sweden (Sweden Abroad)
Official sources
- U.S. citizens do not need visas to visit Sweden if the visit is 90 days or less, under Schengen short-stay rules. (Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Sweden Abroad), verified October 5, 2026)
- The United States is listed among visa-exempt nationalities; authorised travellers may stay up to 90 days in the EU and Schengen Area, and ETIAS is currently not in operation. (eu-LISA (European Union Agency), verified October 5, 2026)
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 Annex I lists third countries whose nationals must hold a visa for the Schengen area and Annex II lists those exempt from it. As a Schengen member state, Sweden's complete inbound nationality matrix is these two annexes. Regulation page verified live in browser on 2026-10-06 (IS/LT pilot); URL spot-checked 2026-10-06. (European Union (EUR-Lex), verified October 6, 2026)
Sweden at a glance
| Region | Europe |
|---|---|
| Everyday prices | 80 on our price index (US = 100) |
| Power | Type C/F sockets, 230/400 V, 50 Hz |
On cost, Sweden is mid-priced for travelers: everyday prices sit at about 80 on a global index where the United States is 100. See how Sweden compares to 179 countries.
Pack a plug adapter: British devices use Type G/D/M, but Sweden uses Type C/F. Full plug and voltage guide for Sweden.
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Common questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Sweden?
No. British passport holders do not need a visa for tourism stays in Sweden of up to 90 days.
How long can a British passport holder stay in Sweden?
British passport holders can stay in Sweden for up to 90 days without a visa. Stays longer than 90 days require a different visa or immigration authorization.
Is the visa information on this page official?
No. This is a summary compiled from official government sources and verified by QuickTravelTools, and it can lag rule changes. Always confirm with Sweden's embassy or official immigration portal before you travel.
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