1. Overview
ETIAS will apply to eligible short visits to Sweden for tourism, business and other permitted purposes. The authorisation is linked to the passport used in the application.
- Travel on an eligible visa-exempt passport
- Plan a short stay within the 90-days-in-180-days rule
- Travel for tourism, business or another permitted short-term purpose
- Are not travelling under an exemption such as EU free-movement rights
2. Who needs ETIAS for Sweden?
Travellers from eligible visa-exempt countries will need ETIAS for short trips to Sweden once the system is operational. Document-specific conditions can apply to some passports.
3. Arriving in Sweden
The ETIAS requirement is linked to your eligibility and travel document. The border procedure can differ depending on how and from where you arrive.
Stockholm Arlanda is Sweden’s main international gateway, with Gothenburg and Malmö also serving international traffic. External-border arrivals use ETIAS and EES where applicable.
Sweden has a land border with Norway and is linked to Denmark by the Øresund bridge and rail connection. These are internal Schengen routes.
Baltic ferries and cruise ships are major travel routes. Border formalities depend on whether the vessel arrives from inside or outside the Schengen Area.
4. Border and territory notes
Sweden is fully in Schengen. Internal-border travel can still be subject to temporary checks, so travellers should keep the passport linked to ETIAS available.
Practical information
Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK). The 90/180-day limit is calculated across the entire Schengen Area.
Frequently asked questions
When will ETIAS become operational?
Expected Q4 2026. The EU says the specific start date will be announced before launch.
Do I need ETIAS when travelling from Denmark to Sweden?
If ETIAS applies to your nationality and trip, you should hold a valid authorisation even on an internal Schengen route.
Does Sweden use the euro?
No. Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK).