Swedish visa for Spanish citizens
A visa is NOT required for Spanish passport holders visiting Sweden for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Spanish citizens to enter Sweden for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Sweden e-visa for Spanish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Sweden visa on arrival for Spanish citizens | Not Available | |
Sweden tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Spanish 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 Spain, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Sweden nearest your place of residence.
- Madrid: The Embassy of Sweden in Madrid, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Malaga: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Malaga, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Jerez de la Frontera: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- A Coruna: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in A Coruna, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Almeria: The Consulate of Sweden in Almeria, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Gijon: The Consulate of Sweden in Gijon, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Granada: The Consulate of Sweden in Granada, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: The Consulate of Sweden in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Palma: The Consulate of Sweden in Palma, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Vigo : The Consulate of Sweden in Vigo , Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Cartagena: The Consulate of Sweden in Cartagena, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Seville: The Consulate of Sweden in Seville, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Torrevieja: The Consulate of Sweden in Torrevieja, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Valencia: The Consulate of Sweden in Valencia, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Bilbao: The Consulate of Sweden in Bilbao, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Castellon de La Plana: The Consulate of Sweden in Castellon de La Plana, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Barcelona: The Consulate of Sweden in Barcelona, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Ceuta: The Consulate of Sweden in Ceuta, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
Sweden visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Sweden diplomatic mission offices to Spain for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Spain traveling to Sweden from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Spain) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 86,090 | N/A |
| 2009 | 92,591 | 7.55% |
| 2010 | 97,959 | 5.80% |
| 2011 | 98,696 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 97,259 | -1.46% |
| 2013 | 98,828 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 106,974 | 8.24% |
| 2015 | 122,510 | 14.52% |
| 2016 | 128,180 | 4.63% |
| 2017 | 133,321 | 4.01% |
| 2018 | 140,616 | 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 & Spain comparison
Sweden's area is approximately 410,340 km2 (158,433 sq mi), while the area of Spain is approximately 498,800 km2 (192,587 sq mi). This means Spain is 21.56% larger than Sweden.
As of October 2025, Sweden's population is ~10.4 million people - 36,430,896 fewer people than the population of Spain.
We have highlighted Sweden & Spain’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Sweden | Spain | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,417,391 | 46,848,287 | 36.4 million fewer people live in Sweden than Spain |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 118 | 215 | Sweden has 97 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Spain. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 144 | Sweden passport holders can visit 1 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 222 | 492 | Swedish hosts 270 fewer foreign missions than Spain. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Spain travel to Sweden in one year?
The number of visitors from Spain visiting Sweden in 2018 was approximately 140,616.
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- Stockholm to Madrid: 2980.14 km (1851.78 mi)
- Travel time: 6 hours 12 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025