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Sweden visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Sweden, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at swedenabroad.com
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Sweden: visa decisions in Australia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | 11 | 0 | – |
| 2024 | 7 | 7 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 7 | 7 | 0 | – |
In 2025, Sweden’s embassy and consulates in Australia (Canberra) received 7 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 7. The number of applications was almost unchanged (7 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 3.0% of the applications lodged in Australia that year, from 0.6% at the consulates of Switzerland to 8.8% at those of the Netherlands. Sweden’s consulates worldwide refused 23.1%. Sweden was the 22nd most applied-for Schengen state in Australia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Australia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Swedish citizens travelling to Australia
SwedenAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of Sweden
Travel advice for Sweden
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Australia to Sweden, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Sweden at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Sweden (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Sweden (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in Sweden
Australian citizens may stay in Sweden for up to 90 days. Days in Sweden count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Sweden and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Australian citizens in Sweden count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Sweden’s neighbours for Australian citizens
Norway and Finland admit Australian citizens visa-free.
Swedish citizens travelling to Australia
Swedish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Sweden?
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Sweden, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in Sweden?
Australian citizens can stay in Sweden for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Australia?
Swedish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Australian citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
Yes, Australian citizens can enter Sweden without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.