Swedish visa for Norwegian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Norwegian passport holders visiting Sweden for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Norwegian citizens to enter Sweden for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Sweden e-visa for Norwegian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Sweden visa on arrival for Norwegian citizens | Not Available | |
Sweden tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Norwegian 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 Norway, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Sweden nearest your place of residence.
- Oslo: The Embassy of Sweden in Oslo, Norway (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 19 minutes)
- Stavanger: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Stavanger, Norway (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 19 minutes)
- Fredrikstad: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Fredrikstad, Norway (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 19 minutes)
- Hammerfest: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Hammerfest, Norway (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 19 minutes)
- Kirkenes: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Kirkenes, Norway (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 19 minutes)
- Larvik: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Larvik, Norway (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 19 minutes)
- Aalesund: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Aalesund, Norway (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 19 minutes)
- Arendal: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Arendal, Norway (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 19 minutes)
- Tromso: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Tromso, Norway (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 19 minutes)
- Trondheim: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Trondheim, Norway (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 19 minutes)
- Bodo: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Bodo, Norway (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 19 minutes)
- Hamar: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Hamar, Norway (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 19 minutes)
- Narvik: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Narvik, Norway (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 19 minutes)
- Porsgrunn: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Porsgrunn, Norway (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 19 minutes)
- Bergen: The Consulate of Sweden in Bergen, Norway (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 19 minutes)
Sweden visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Sweden diplomatic mission offices to Norway for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Norway traveling to Sweden from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Norway) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9,110 | N/A |
| 2009 | 9,798 | 7.55% |
| 2010 | 10,366 | 5.80% |
| 2011 | 10,444 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 10,292 | -1.46% |
| 2013 | 10,458 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 11,320 | 8.24% |
| 2015 | 12,964 | 14.52% |
| 2016 | 13,564 | 4.63% |
| 2017 | 14,108 | 4.01% |
| 2018 | 14,880 | 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 & Norway comparison
Sweden's area is approximately 410,340 km2 (158,433 sq mi), while the area of Norway is approximately 365,268 km2 (141,030 sq mi). This means Norway is 12.34% smaller than Sweden.
As of October 2025, Sweden's population is ~10.4 million people - 4,782,011 more people than the population of Norway.
We have highlighted Sweden & Norway’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Sweden | Norway | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,417,391 | 5,635,380 | 4.8 million more people live in Sweden than Norway |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 118 | 99 | Sweden has 19 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Norway. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 143 | Sweden passport holders can visit 2 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 222 | 209 | Swedish hosts 13 more foreign missions than Norway. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Norway travel to Sweden in one year?
The number of visitors from Norway visiting Sweden in 2018 was approximately 14,880.
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