New Zealand
Sweden
Sweden visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
Sweden admits New Zealand citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Swedish citizens travelling to New Zealand
SwedenNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand 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.
For a trip from New Zealand to Sweden, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 New Zealand citizens can stay in Sweden
New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens
Norway and Finland admit New Zealand citizens visa-free.
Swedish citizens travelling to New Zealand
Before flying to New Zealand, Swedish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Sweden admits New Zealand citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Sweden?
New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
Before flying to New Zealand, Swedish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
Yes, New Zealand citizens can enter Sweden without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.