Swedish visa for South Korean citizens
A visa is NOT required for South Korean passport holders visiting Sweden for a short-term stay: .
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For South Korean citizens to enter Sweden for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | |
| Evisa | Sweden e-visa for South Korean citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Sweden visa on arrival for South Korean citizens | Not Available | |
Sweden tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South Korean 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 South Korea, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Sweden nearest your place of residence.
- Seoul: The Embassy of Sweden in Seoul, South Korea (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 28 minutes)
- Busan: The Consulate of Sweden in Busan, South Korea (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 28 minutes)
- Daegu: The Consulate of Sweden in Daegu, South Korea (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 28 minutes)
- Daejeon: The Consulate of Sweden in Daejeon, South Korea (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 28 minutes)
- Gwangju: The Consulate of Sweden in Gwangju, South Korea (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 28 minutes)
- Incheon: The Consulate of Sweden in Incheon, South Korea (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 28 minutes)
- Hongcheon: The Consulate of Sweden in Hongcheon, South Korea (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 28 minutes)
Sweden visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Sweden diplomatic mission offices to South Korea for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Korea traveling to Sweden from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (South Korea) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 296,075 | N/A |
| 2009 | 318,435 | 7.55% |
| 2010 | 336,895 | 5.80% |
| 2011 | 339,430 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 334,490 | -1.46% |
| 2013 | 339,885 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 367,900 | 8.24% |
| 2015 | 421,330 | 14.52% |
| 2016 | 440,830 | 4.63% |
| 2017 | 458,510 | 4.01% |
| 2018 | 483,600 | 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 & South Korea comparison
Sweden's area is approximately 410,340 km2 (158,433 sq mi), while the area of South Korea is approximately 97,230 km2 (37,540 sq mi). This means South Korea is 4.22 times smaller than Sweden.
As of November 2025, Sweden's population is ~10.4 million people - 41,082,505 fewer people than the population of South Korea.
We have highlighted Sweden & South Korea’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Sweden | South Korea | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,417,391 | 51,499,896 | 41.1 million fewer people live in Sweden than South Korea |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 118 | 183 | Sweden has 65 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Korea. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 138 | Sweden passport holders can visit 7 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 222 | 129 | Swedish hosts 93 more foreign missions than South Korea. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Korea travel to Sweden in one year?
The number of visitors from South Korea visiting Sweden in 2018 was approximately 483,600.
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