Swedish visa for German citizens
A visa is NOT required for German passport holders visiting Sweden for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For German citizens to enter Sweden for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Sweden e-visa for German citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Sweden visa on arrival for German citizens | Not Available | |
Sweden tourist visa requirements:
- Holding German 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 Germany, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Sweden nearest your place of residence.
- Berlin: The Embassy of Sweden in Berlin, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 34 minutes)
- Stuttgart: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Stuttgart, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 34 minutes)
- Leipzig: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Leipzig, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 34 minutes)
- Hamburg: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Hamburg, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 34 minutes)
- Kiel: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Kiel, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 34 minutes)
- Dusseldorf: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Dusseldorf, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 34 minutes)
- Rostock: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Rostock, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 34 minutes)
- Munich: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Munich, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 34 minutes)
- Frankfurt: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Frankfurt, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 34 minutes)
- Lubeck: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Lubeck, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 34 minutes)
- Bremen: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Bremen, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 34 minutes)
- Erfurt: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Erfurt, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 34 minutes)
- Hanover: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Hanover, Germany (Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 hours 34 minutes)
Sweden visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Sweden diplomatic mission offices to Germany for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Germany traveling to Sweden from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Germany) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 147,127 | N/A |
| 2009 | 158,238 | 7.55% |
| 2010 | 167,411 | 5.80% |
| 2011 | 168,671 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 166,216 | -1.46% |
| 2013 | 168,897 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 182,818 | 8.24% |
| 2015 | 209,369 | 14.52% |
| 2016 | 219,059 | 4.63% |
| 2017 | 227,844 | 4.01% |
| 2018 | 240,312 | 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 & Germany comparison
Sweden's area is approximately 410,340 km2 (158,433 sq mi), while the area of Germany is approximately 348,560 km2 (134,579 sq mi). This means Germany is 17.72% smaller than Sweden.
As of October 2025, Sweden's population is ~10.4 million people - 74,707,094 fewer people than the population of Germany.
We have highlighted Sweden & Germany’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Sweden | Germany | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,417,391 | 85,124,485 | 74.7 million fewer people live in Sweden than Germany |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 118 | 227 | Sweden has 109 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Germany. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 145 | Sweden passport holders visit 0 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 222 | 593 | Swedish hosts 371 fewer foreign missions than Germany. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Germany travel to Sweden in one year?
The number of visitors from Germany visiting Sweden in 2018 was approximately 240,312.
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