United States
Sweden
Sweden visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US citizens do not need a visa for Sweden: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- 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
Sweden: visa decisions in the United States
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,087 | 3,736 | 299 | 7.4% | 23.1% |
| 2024 | 4,915 | 3,892 | 860 | 18.1% | 18.4% |
| 2025 | 5,325 | 4,018 | 1,036 | 20.5% | 19.8% |
In 2025, Sweden’s embassy and consulates in the United States (Washington D.C.) received 5,325 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 4,018. 20.5% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 18.1%: the rate rose by 2.4 points. Applications rose by 8% compared with 2024 (4,915).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 4.9% of the applications lodged in the United States that year. Sweden’s consulates worldwide refused 23.1%. Sweden was the 9th most applied-for Schengen state in the United States.
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 the United States, 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 the United States
SwedenUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States 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 the United States 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).
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in Sweden
US 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 US 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 US citizens
Norway and Finland admit US citizens visa-free.
Swedish citizens travelling to the United States
Swedish citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Sweden?
US citizens do not need a visa for Sweden: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can US citizens stay in Sweden?
US 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 the United States?
Swedish citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can US citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
Yes, US 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.