Swedish visa for Danish citizens
A visa is NOT required for Danish passport holders visiting Sweden for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Danish citizens to enter Sweden for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Sweden e-visa for Danish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Sweden visa on arrival for Danish citizens | Not Available | |
Sweden tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Danish 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 Denmark, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Sweden nearest your place of residence.
- Copenhagen: The Embassy of Sweden in Copenhagen, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 18 minutes)
- Herning: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Herning, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 18 minutes)
- Aabenraa: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Aabenraa, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 18 minutes)
- Frederikshavn: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Frederikshavn, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 18 minutes)
- Grenaa: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Grenaa, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 18 minutes)
- Odense: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Odense, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 18 minutes)
- Ronne: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Ronne, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 18 minutes)
- Holbaek: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Holbaek, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 18 minutes)
- Nykobing Falster: The Consulate of Sweden in Nykobing Falster, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 18 minutes)
- Helsingor: The Consulate of Sweden in Helsingor, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 18 minutes)
- Viborg: The Consulate of Sweden in Viborg, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 18 minutes)
- Aarhus: The Consulate of Sweden in Aarhus, Denmark (Working hours: Close now. Open in 18 minutes)
Sweden visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Sweden diplomatic mission offices to Denmark for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Denmark traveling to Sweden from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Denmark) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 19,131 | N/A |
| 2009 | 20,576 | 7.55% |
| 2010 | 21,769 | 5.80% |
| 2011 | 21,932 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 21,613 | -1.45% |
| 2013 | 21,962 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 23,772 | 8.24% |
| 2015 | 27,224 | 14.52% |
| 2016 | 28,484 | 4.63% |
| 2017 | 29,627 | 4.01% |
| 2018 | 31,248 | 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 & Denmark comparison
Sweden's area is approximately 410,340 km2 (158,433 sq mi), while the area of Denmark is approximately 42,430 km2 (16,382 sq mi). This means Denmark is 9.67 times smaller than Sweden.
As of October 2025, Sweden's population is ~10.4 million people - 4,523,826 more people than the population of Denmark.
We have highlighted Sweden & Denmark’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Sweden | Denmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,417,391 | 5,893,565 | 4.5 million more people live in Sweden than Denmark |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 118 | 89 | Sweden has 29 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Denmark. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 145 | Sweden passport holders visit 0 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 222 | 160 | Swedish hosts 62 more foreign missions than Denmark. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Denmark travel to Sweden in one year?
The number of visitors from Denmark visiting Sweden in 2018 was approximately 31,248.
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