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Sweden visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Canadian 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.se
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Swedish citizens travelling to Canada
SwedenCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada 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 Canada 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Sweden
Canadian 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 Canadian 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 Canadian citizens
Norway and Finland admit Canadian citizens visa-free.
Swedish citizens travelling to Canada
Swedish citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Sweden?
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Sweden, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Sweden?
Canadian 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 Canada?
Swedish citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Can Canadian citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
Yes, Canadian 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.