Swedish visa for Croatian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Croatian passport holders visiting Sweden for a short-term stay: "Freedom of movement
".
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Croatian citizens to enter Sweden for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | "Freedom of movement " |
| Evisa | Sweden e-visa for Croatian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Sweden visa on arrival for Croatian citizens | Not Available | |
Sweden tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Croatian 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 Croatia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Sweden nearest your place of residence.
- Zagreb: The Embassy of Sweden in Zagreb, Croatia (Working hours: Close now)
- Dubrovnik: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Dubrovnik, Croatia (Working hours: Close now)
- Split: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Split, Croatia (Working hours: Close now)
- Rijeka: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Rijeka, Croatia (Working hours: Close now)
Sweden visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Sweden diplomatic mission offices to Croatia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Croatia traveling to Sweden from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Croatia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 17,309 | N/A |
| 2009 | 18,616 | 7.55% |
| 2010 | 19,695 | 5.80% |
| 2011 | 19,844 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 19,555 | -1.46% |
| 2013 | 19,870 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 21,508 | 8.24% |
| 2015 | 24,632 | 14.52% |
| 2016 | 25,772 | 4.63% |
| 2017 | 26,805 | 4.01% |
| 2018 | 28,272 | 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 & Croatia comparison
Sweden's area is approximately 410,340 km2 (158,433 sq mi), while the area of Croatia is approximately 55,960 km2 (21,606 sq mi). This means Croatia is 7.33 times smaller than Sweden.
As of October 2025, Sweden's population is ~10.4 million people - 6,437,335 more people than the population of Croatia.
We have highlighted Sweden & Croatia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Sweden | Croatia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,417,391 | 3,980,056 | 6.4 million more people live in Sweden than Croatia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 118 | 160 | Sweden has 42 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Croatia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 130 | Sweden passport holders can visit 15 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 222 | 107 | Swedish hosts 115 more foreign missions than Croatia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Croatia travel to Sweden in one year?
The number of visitors from Croatia visiting Sweden in 2018 was approximately 28,272.
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