Swedish visa for Portuguese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Portuguese passport holders visiting Sweden for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Portuguese citizens to enter Sweden for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Sweden e-visa for Portuguese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Sweden visa on arrival for Portuguese citizens | Not Available | |
Sweden tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Portuguese 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 Portugal, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Sweden nearest your place of residence.
- Lisbon: The Embassy of Sweden in Lisbon, Portugal (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 11 minutes)
- Tavira: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Tavira, Portugal (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 11 minutes)
- Porto: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Porto, Portugal (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 11 minutes)
- Funchal: The Consulate of Sweden in Funchal, Portugal (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 11 minutes)
Sweden visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Sweden diplomatic mission offices to Portugal for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Portugal traveling to Sweden from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Portugal) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 28,697 | N/A |
| 2009 | 30,864 | 7.55% |
| 2010 | 32,653 | 5.80% |
| 2011 | 32,899 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 32,420 | -1.46% |
| 2013 | 32,943 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 35,658 | 8.24% |
| 2015 | 40,837 | 14.52% |
| 2016 | 42,727 | 4.63% |
| 2017 | 44,440 | 4.01% |
| 2018 | 46,872 | 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 & Portugal comparison
Sweden's area is approximately 410,340 km2 (158,433 sq mi), while the area of Portugal is approximately 91,590 km2 (35,363 sq mi). This means Portugal is 4.48 times smaller than Sweden.
As of October 2025, Sweden's population is ~10.4 million people - 368,535 more people than the population of Portugal.
We have highlighted Sweden & Portugal’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Sweden | Portugal | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,417,391 | 10,048,856 | 368535 more people live in Sweden than Portugal |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 118 | 128 | Sweden has 10 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Portugal. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 141 | Sweden passport holders can visit 4 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 222 | 150 | Swedish hosts 72 more foreign missions than Portugal. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Portugal travel to Sweden in one year?
The number of visitors from Portugal visiting Sweden in 2018 was approximately 46,872.
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