Swedish visa for British citizens
A visa is NOT required for British passport holders visiting Sweden for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For British citizens to enter Sweden for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Sweden e-visa for British citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Sweden visa on arrival for British citizens | Not Available | |
Sweden tourist visa requirements:
- Holding British 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 United Kingdom, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Sweden nearest your place of residence.
- London: The Embassy of Sweden in London, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Grimsby: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Grimsby, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Immingham: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Immingham, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Cardiff: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Cardiff, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Dover: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Dover, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Brighton: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Brighton, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Belfast: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Belfast, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Edinburgh: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Newcastle upon Tyne: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Manchester: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Manchester, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Glasgow, Scotland: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Jersey: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Jersey, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Lerwick: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Lerwick, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Liverpool: The Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Liverpool, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Kirkwall: The Consulate of Sweden in Kirkwall, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Harwich: The Consulate General of Sweden in Harwich, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
Sweden visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Sweden diplomatic mission offices to United Kingdom for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United Kingdom traveling to Sweden from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United Kingdom) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 291,520 | N/A |
| 2009 | 313,536 | 7.55% |
| 2010 | 331,712 | 5.80% |
| 2011 | 334,208 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 329,344 | -1.46% |
| 2013 | 334,656 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 362,240 | 8.24% |
| 2015 | 414,848 | 14.52% |
| 2016 | 434,048 | 4.63% |
| 2017 | 451,456 | 4.01% |
| 2018 | 476,160 | 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 & United Kingdom comparison
Sweden's area is approximately 410,340 km2 (158,433 sq mi), while the area of United Kingdom is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi). This means United Kingdom is 69.61% smaller than Sweden.
As of October 2025, Sweden's population is ~10.4 million people - 59,267,599 fewer people than the population of United Kingdom.
We have highlighted Sweden & United Kingdom’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Sweden | United Kingdom | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,417,391 | 69,684,990 | 59.3 million fewer people live in Sweden than United Kingdom |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 118 | 222 | Sweden has 104 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United Kingdom. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 145 | 139 | Sweden passport holders can visit 6 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 222 | 348 | Swedish hosts 126 fewer foreign missions than United Kingdom. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United Kingdom travel to Sweden in one year?
The number of visitors from United Kingdom visiting Sweden in 2018 was approximately 476,160.
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- Travel time: 4 hours 42 minutes
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