Sweden
South Korea
South Korea visa for Swedish citizens
Entry requirement
Swedish citizens do not need a visa for South Korea: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at swe.mofat.go.kr
For longer stays: study, work and residence
South Korean citizens travelling to Sweden
South KoreaSweden Visa-free, 90 days Sweden visa for citizens of South Korea
Travel advice for South Korea
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Sweden to South Korea, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Swedish citizens can stay in South Korea
Swedish citizens may stay in South Korea for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Korea.
South Korea’s neighbours for Swedish citizens
North Korea requires Swedish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Sweden
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Sweden: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Sweden and South Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Swedish citizens do not need a visa for South Korea: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Swedish citizens stay in South Korea?
Swedish citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 90 days.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Sweden?
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Sweden: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Swedish citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
Yes, Swedish citizens can enter South Korea 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.