Swedish visa for Icelandic citizens
A visa is NOT required for Icelandic passport holders visiting Sweden for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Icelandic citizens to enter Sweden for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Sweden e-visa for Icelandic citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Sweden visa on arrival for Icelandic citizens | Not Available | |
Sweden tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Icelandic 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 Iceland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Sweden nearest your place of residence.
- Reykjavik: The Embassy of Sweden in Reykjavik, Iceland (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 12 minutes)
- Seydisfjordur: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Seydisfjordur, Iceland (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 12 minutes)
- Akureyri: The Consulate of Sweden in Akureyri, Iceland (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 12 minutes)
- Siglufjordur: The Consulate of Sweden in Siglufjordur, Iceland (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 12 minutes)
- Vestmannaeyjar: The Consulate of Sweden in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 12 minutes)
Sweden visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Sweden diplomatic mission offices to Iceland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Iceland traveling to Sweden from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Iceland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 11,843 | N/A |
| 2009 | 12,737 | 7.55% |
| 2010 | 13,476 | 5.80% |
| 2011 | 13,577 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 13,380 | -1.45% |
| 2013 | 13,595 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 14,716 | 8.25% |
| 2015 | 16,853 | 14.52% |
| 2016 | 17,633 | 4.63% |
| 2017 | 18,340 | 4.01% |
| 2018 | 19,344 | 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 & Iceland comparison
Sweden's area is approximately 410,340 km2 (158,433 sq mi), while the area of Iceland is approximately 100,250 km2 (38,706 sq mi). This means Iceland is 4.09 times smaller than Sweden.
As of October 2025, Sweden's population is ~10.4 million people - 10,065,058 more people than the population of Iceland.
We have highlighted Sweden & Iceland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Sweden | Iceland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,417,391 | 352,333 | 10.1 million more people live in Sweden than Iceland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 118 | 25 | Sweden has 93 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Iceland. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 138 | Sweden passport holders can visit 7 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 222 | 54 | Swedish hosts 168 more foreign missions than Iceland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Iceland travel to Sweden in one year?
The number of visitors from Iceland visiting Sweden in 2018 was approximately 19,344.
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