Swedish visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Sweden for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Sweden for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Sweden e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Sweden visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Sweden tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian 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 Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Sweden nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The Embassy of Sweden in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 7 minutes)
- Halifax: The Consulate of Sweden in Halifax, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 7 minutes)
- Montreal: The Consulate of Sweden in Montreal, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 7 minutes)
- Regina: The Consulate of Sweden in Regina, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 7 minutes)
- Edmonton: The Consulate of Sweden in Edmonton, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 7 minutes)
- Vancouver: The Consulate of Sweden in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 7 minutes)
- Winnipeg: The Consulate of Sweden in Winnipeg, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 7 minutes)
- Calgary: The Consulate of Sweden in Calgary, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 7 minutes)
- Toronto: The Consulate of Sweden in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 7 minutes)
- Quebec: The Consulate General of Sweden in Quebec, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 7 minutes)
Sweden visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Sweden diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Sweden from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 44,184 | N/A |
| 2009 | 47,520 | 7.55% |
| 2010 | 50,275 | 5.80% |
| 2011 | 50,653 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 49,916 | -1.45% |
| 2013 | 50,721 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 54,902 | 8.24% |
| 2015 | 62,875 | 14.52% |
| 2016 | 65,785 | 4.63% |
| 2017 | 68,424 | 4.01% |
| 2018 | 72,168 | 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 & Canada comparison
Sweden's area is approximately 410,340 km2 (158,433 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 22.16 times bigger than Sweden.
As of October 2025, Sweden's population is ~10.4 million people - 29,004,288 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Sweden & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Sweden | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,417,391 | 39,421,679 | 29.0 million fewer people live in Sweden than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 118 | 144 | Sweden has 26 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 129 | Sweden passport holders can visit 16 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 222 | 469 | Swedish hosts 247 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Sweden in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Sweden in 2018 was approximately 72,168.
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