Swedish visa for Austrian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Austrian passport holders visiting Sweden for a short-term stay: "Freedom of movement
".
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Austrian citizens to enter Sweden for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | "Freedom of movement " |
| Evisa | Sweden e-visa for Austrian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Sweden visa on arrival for Austrian citizens | Not Available | |
Sweden tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Austrian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Sweden.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Sweden.
If you are looking for Sweden visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Austria, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Sweden nearest your place of residence.
- Vienna: The Embassy of Sweden in Vienna, Austria (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 30 minutes)
- Dornbirn: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Dornbirn, Austria (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 30 minutes)
- Innsbruck: The Consulate of Sweden in Innsbruck, Austria (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 30 minutes)
- Klagenfurt: The Consulate of Sweden in Klagenfurt, Austria (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 30 minutes)
- Salzburg: The Consulate of Sweden in Salzburg, Austria (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 30 minutes)
- Graz: The Consulate of Sweden in Graz, Austria (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 30 minutes)
- Linz: The Consulate of Sweden in Linz, Austria (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 30 minutes)
Sweden visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Sweden diplomatic mission offices to Austria for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Austria traveling to Sweden from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Austria) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 40,995 | N/A |
| 2009 | 44,091 | 7.55% |
| 2010 | 46,647 | 5.80% |
| 2011 | 46,998 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 46,314 | -1.46% |
| 2013 | 47,061 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 50,940 | 8.24% |
| 2015 | 58,338 | 14.52% |
| 2016 | 61,038 | 4.63% |
| 2017 | 63,486 | 4.01% |
| 2018 | 66,960 | 5.47% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Sweden & Austria comparison
Sweden's area is approximately 410,340 km2 (158,433 sq mi), while the area of Austria is approximately 82,409 km2 (31,818 sq mi). This means Austria is 4.98 times smaller than Sweden.
As of November 2025, Sweden's population is ~10.4 million people - 1,154,311 more people than the population of Austria.
We have highlighted Sweden & Austria’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Sweden | Austria | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,417,391 | 9,263,080 | 1.2 million more people live in Sweden than Austria |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 118 | 98 | Sweden has 20 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Austria. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 143 | Sweden passport holders can visit 2 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 222 | 280 | Swedish hosts 58 fewer foreign missions than Austria. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Austria travel to Sweden in one year?
The number of visitors from Austria visiting Sweden in 2018 was approximately 66,960.
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