Swedish visa for Greek citizens
A visa is NOT required for Greek passport holders visiting Sweden for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Greek citizens to enter Sweden for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Sweden e-visa for Greek citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Sweden visa on arrival for Greek citizens | Not Available | |
Sweden tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Greek 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 Greece, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Sweden nearest your place of residence.
- Athens: The Embassy of Sweden in Athens, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 0 minutes)
- Kos: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Kos, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 0 minutes)
- Patras: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Patras, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 0 minutes)
- Piraeus: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Piraeus, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 0 minutes)
- Corfu: The Consulate of Sweden in Corfu, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 0 minutes)
- Rhodes: The Consulate of Sweden in Rhodes, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 0 minutes)
- Thessaloniki: The Consulate of Sweden in Thessaloniki, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 0 minutes)
- Chania: The Consulate of Sweden in Chania, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 0 minutes)
- Heraklion: The Consulate General of Sweden in Heraklion, Greece (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 0 minutes)
Sweden visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Sweden diplomatic mission offices to Greece for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Greece traveling to Sweden from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Greece) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 41,451 | N/A |
| 2009 | 44,581 | 7.55% |
| 2010 | 47,165 | 5.80% |
| 2011 | 47,520 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 46,829 | -1.45% |
| 2013 | 47,584 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 51,506 | 8.24% |
| 2015 | 58,986 | 14.52% |
| 2016 | 61,716 | 4.63% |
| 2017 | 64,191 | 4.01% |
| 2018 | 67,704 | 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 & Greece comparison
Sweden's area is approximately 410,340 km2 (158,433 sq mi), while the area of Greece is approximately 128,900 km2 (49,768 sq mi). This means Greece is 3.18 times smaller than Sweden.
As of October 2025, Sweden's population is ~10.4 million people - 244,491 more people than the population of Greece.
We have highlighted Sweden & Greece’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Sweden | Greece | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,417,391 | 10,172,900 | 244491 more people live in Sweden than Greece |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 118 | 135 | Sweden has 17 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Greece. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 141 | Sweden passport holders can visit 4 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 222 | 249 | Swedish hosts 27 fewer foreign missions than Greece. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Greece travel to Sweden in one year?
The number of visitors from Greece visiting Sweden in 2018 was approximately 67,704.
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- Travel time: 4 hours 26 minutes
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