Portuguese visa for Swedish citizens
A visa is NOT required for Swedish passport holders visiting Portugal for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Swedish citizens to enter Portugal for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Portugal e-visa for Swedish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Portugal visa on arrival for Swedish citizens | Not Available | |
Portugal tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swedish passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Portugal.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Portugal.
If you are looking for Portugal visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Sweden, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Portugal nearest your place of residence.
- Stockholm: The Embassy of Portugal in Stockholm, Sweden (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 11 minutes)
Portugal visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Portugal diplomatic mission offices to Sweden for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Sweden traveling to Portugal from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Sweden) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 84,936 | N/A |
| 2009 | 78,556 | -7.51% |
| 2010 | 82,423 | 4.92% |
| 2011 | 88,621 | 7.52% |
| 2012 | 91,537 | 3.29% |
| 2013 | 111,959 | 22.31% |
| 2014 | 128,063 | 14.38% |
| 2015 | 143,021 | 11.68% |
| 2016 | 162,980 | 13.96% |
| 2017 | 188,270 | 15.52% |
| 2018 | 197,469 | 4.89% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Portugal & Sweden comparison
Portugal's area is approximately 91,590 km2 (35,363 sq mi), while the area of Sweden is approximately 410,340 km2 (158,433 sq mi). This means Sweden is 4.48 times bigger than Portugal.
As of October 2025, Portugal's population is ~10.0 million people - 368,535 fewer people than the population of Sweden.
We have highlighted Portugal & Sweden’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Portugal | Sweden | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,048,856 | 10,417,391 | 368535 fewer people live in Portugal than Sweden |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 128 | 118 | Portugal has 10 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Sweden. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 141 | 145 | Portugal passport holders visit 4 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 150 | 222 | Portuguese hosts 72 fewer foreign missions than Sweden. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Sweden travel to Portugal in one year?
The number of visitors from Sweden visiting Portugal in 2018 was approximately 197,469.
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