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Travel to Sweden from the United Kingdom

The rules for travelling to, moving to, working or studying in Sweden changed for British citizens on 1 January 2021.

Please note that it is the individual traveller’s responsibility to verify their right to enter Sweden and present sufficient documentation.

Post-brexit: Travel to Sweden changed on 1 January 2021

Since 1 January 2021, British citizens can travel to Sweden and other Schengen area countries for up to 90 days per 180-day period without a visa for purposes such as tourism. Find out more about the rolling 180-day period here.

Post-brexit: Travel documents from 1 January 2021

UK citizens and their family members will need a passport for entering and exiting Sweden. The travel document can not be older than 10 years and it needs to be valid for at least three months after the planned exit from the Schengen territory.

Exemptions will be made for UK citizens holding residence status or who can document that they have applied for residence status. These categories can enter using a national ID card or passport.

Family members of UK citizens who are third country nationals holding residence status need a passport and residence status or evidence of application for residence status.

Please see the Swedish Border Police website for more information.

Tourist information

Plan your holiday on Sweden's official website for tourism and travel.

Visa to Sweden

A Schengen visa is required for persons of certain nationalities who wish to visit Sweden.

More information

Krisinformation.se 
The Public Health Agency of Sweden 
The Swedish Border Police