Swedish visa for Belgian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Belgian passport holders visiting Sweden for a short-term stay: "Freedom of movement
ID card valid".
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Belgian citizens to enter Sweden for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | "Freedom of movement ID card valid" |
| Evisa | Sweden e-visa for Belgian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Sweden visa on arrival for Belgian citizens | Not Available | |
Sweden tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Belgian 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 Belgium, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Sweden nearest your place of residence.
- Liege: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Liege, Belgium (Working hours: Close now)
- Brussels: The Consular office of Sweden in Brussels, Belgium (Working hours: Close now)
- Antwerp: The Honorary Consulate General of Sweden in Antwerp, Belgium (Working hours: Close now)
Sweden visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Sweden diplomatic mission offices to Belgium for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Belgium traveling to Sweden from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Belgium) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 41,906 | N/A |
| 2009 | 45,071 | 7.55% |
| 2010 | 47,684 | 5.80% |
| 2011 | 48,042 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 47,343 | -1.45% |
| 2013 | 48,107 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 52,072 | 8.24% |
| 2015 | 59,634 | 14.52% |
| 2016 | 62,394 | 4.63% |
| 2017 | 64,897 | 4.01% |
| 2018 | 68,448 | 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 & Belgium comparison
Sweden's area is approximately 410,340 km2 (158,433 sq mi), while the area of Belgium is approximately 30,280 km2 (11,691 sq mi). This means Belgium is 13.55 times smaller than Sweden.
As of October 2025, Sweden's population is ~10.4 million people - 1,427,203 fewer people than the population of Belgium.
We have highlighted Sweden & Belgium’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Sweden | Belgium | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,417,391 | 11,844,594 | 1.4 million fewer people live in Sweden than Belgium |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 118 | 104 | Sweden has 14 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Belgium. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 144 | Sweden passport holders can visit 1 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 222 | 259 | Swedish hosts 37 fewer foreign missions than Belgium. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Belgium travel to Sweden in one year?
The number of visitors from Belgium visiting Sweden in 2018 was approximately 68,448.
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