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Sweden visa rules for United States passport holders

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The answer

Yes. United States passport holders can visit Sweden visa-free for up to 90 days.

Entry
Visa-free
Stay
90 days per entry
Limit
90 days within 180 days
Covers
Tourist entry
ONE TIME LIVIN’VISA-FREE90 DAYS

Our summary of the official rule. Not an official stamp.

Official source

publications.europa.euPublications Office of the European Union (consolidated text of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, as on EUR-Lex)Checked 29 Oct 2026

United States Uruguay Holy See Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (11) Venezuela

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Before you go

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months.

its validity shall extend at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States

Tourist entry only

These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.

The other way round

What Sweden passport holders need to visit the United States.

Sweden passport United States

ETA needed before travel · 90 days

Fee
$40.62
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days

Current Program Countries: The following countries are currently designated for participation in the VWP. Country VWP Travel Began Andorra Oct. 1, 1991 Australia July 29, 1996 Austria Oct. 1, 1991 Belgium Oct. 1, 1991 Brunei ** July 29, 1993 Chile Mar. 31, 2014 Croatia Dec. 1, 2021 Czech Republic Nov. 17, 2008 Denmark Oct. 1, 1991 Estonia Nov. 17, 2008 Finland Oct. 1, 1991 France July 1, 1989 Germany July 15, 1989 Greece Apr. 5, 2010 Hungary Nov. 17, 2008 Iceland Oct. 1, 1991 Ireland Apr. 1, 1995 Israel Sept. 29, 2023 Italy July 29, 1989 Japan Dec. 15, 1988 Korea, Republic of Nov. 17, 2008 Latvia Nov. 17, 2008 Liechtenstein Oct. 1, 1991 Lithuania Nov. 17, 2008 Luxembourg Oct. 1, 1991 Malta Dec. 30, 2008 Monaco Oct. 1, 1991 Netherlands † July 29, 1989 New Zealand Oct. 1, 1991 Norway Oct. 1, 1991 Poland Nov. 11, 2019 Portugal Aug. 9, 1999 Qatar Nov. 21, 2024 San Marino Oct. 1, 1991 Singapore Aug. 9, 1999 Slovakia Nov. 17, 2008 Slovenia Sept. 30, 1997 Spain Oct. 1, 1991 Sweden July 15, 1989 Switzerland July 1, 1989 Taiwan ‡ Nov. 1, 2012 United Kingdom § July 1, 1988

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Visa-free nearby

Other places United States passport holders can visit without a visa, within 2,500 km of Stockholm, nearest first.

  1. Åland IslandsMariehamn, about 140 km from StockholmVisa-free · 90 days
  2. EstoniaTallinn, about 380 km from StockholmVisa-free · 90 days
  3. FinlandHelsinki, about 400 km from StockholmVisa-free · 90 days
  4. NorwayOslo, about 420 km from StockholmVisa-free · 90 days
  5. LatviaRiga, about 440 km from StockholmVisa-free · 90 days

We list only countries whose rules we have reviewed. More appear as we review them.

Weather in Stockholm

Average high and low temperature and rainfall in Stockholm, month by month.

  1. JanHigh 1.0°CLow -2.8°CRain 37 mm
  2. FebHigh 1.2°CLow -3.2°CRain 29 mm
  3. MarHigh 4.6°CLow -1.1°CRain 27 mm
  4. AprHigh 10.6°CLow 2.6°CRain 29 mm
  5. MayHigh 16.5°CLow 7.1°CRain 34 mm
  6. JunHigh 20.8°CLow 11.6°CRain 61 mm
  7. JulHigh 23.6°CLow 14.8°CRain 60 mm
  8. AugHigh 22.1°CLow 14.2°CRain 66 mm
  9. SepHigh 16.6°CLow 10.2°CRain 53 mm
  10. OctHigh 10.1°CLow 5.5°CRain 51 mm
  11. NovHigh 5.4°CLow 1.9°CRain 47 mm
  12. DecHigh 2.5°CLow -1.2°CRain 47 mm

Bar and large number: average high, °CSmaller number: average low, °Cmm: average rainfall

Averages of 30 years between 1991 and 2020, computed by One Time Livin’.

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