Swedish visa for Dutch citizens
A visa is NOT required for Dutch passport holders visiting Sweden for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Dutch citizens to enter Sweden for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Sweden e-visa for Dutch citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Sweden visa on arrival for Dutch citizens | Not Available | |
Sweden tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Dutch 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 Netherlands, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Sweden nearest your place of residence.
- The Hague: The Embassy of Sweden in The Hague, Netherlands (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 20 minutes)
- Rotterdam: The Consulate of Sweden in Rotterdam, Netherlands (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 20 minutes)
- Amsterdam: The Consulate General of Sweden in Amsterdam, Netherlands (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 20 minutes)
Sweden visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Sweden diplomatic mission offices to Netherlands for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Netherlands traveling to Sweden from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Netherlands) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 51,016 | N/A |
| 2009 | 54,869 | 7.55% |
| 2010 | 58,050 | 5.80% |
| 2011 | 58,486 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 57,635 | -1.46% |
| 2013 | 58,565 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 63,392 | 8.24% |
| 2015 | 72,598 | 14.52% |
| 2016 | 75,958 | 4.63% |
| 2017 | 79,005 | 4.01% |
| 2018 | 83,328 | 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 & Netherlands comparison
Sweden's area is approximately 410,340 km2 (158,433 sq mi), while the area of Netherlands is approximately 33,720 km2 (13,019 sq mi). This means Netherlands is 12.17 times smaller than Sweden.
As of October 2025, Sweden's population is ~10.4 million people - 6,905,964 fewer people than the population of Netherlands.
We have highlighted Sweden & Netherlands’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Sweden | Netherlands | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,417,391 | 17,323,355 | 6.9 million fewer people live in Sweden than Netherlands |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 118 | 152 | Sweden has 34 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Netherlands. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 146 | Sweden passport holders visit 1 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 222 | 173 | Swedish hosts 49 more foreign missions than Netherlands. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Netherlands travel to Sweden in one year?
The number of visitors from Netherlands visiting Sweden in 2018 was approximately 83,328.
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