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Sweden · Passport Index 2026

Swedish passport: visa-free countries

Ranked #3 in the world, with 157 places you can visit easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

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Visa-free countries for Swedish passport holders

Just show your passport at the border.

Visa on arrival

Get your visa at the airport when you land. No need to apply in advance.

eVisa and online permits

Apply online before you fly; no embassy visit.

Where the Swedish passport can go

Every country coloured by its entry rule. Tap one for the details.

How the Swedish passport compares

Passports ranked close to it on the Passport Index 2026.

  1. #1Singapore passport coverSingapore193
  2. #2Japan passport coverJapan188
  3. #2South Korea passport coverSouth Korea188
  4. #2United Arab Emirates passport coverUnited Arab Emirates188
  5. #3Sweden passport coverSweden187
  6. #4Belgium passport coverBelgium186
  7. #4Denmark passport coverDenmark186

By region of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

  • Europe44 of 45 countries
  • Americas34 of 35 countries
  • Oceania12 of 14 countries
  • Asia38 of 50 countries
  • Africa29 of 54 countries

All 198 destinations for Swedish passport holders

198 of 198 destinations

Questions

How many countries can Swedish passport holders visit without a visa?

126 countries need no visa at all, and 31 more give a visa at the airport or a quick online permit.

Where does the Sweden passport rank?

#7 of 199 passports, with 155 destinations reachable without applying ahead.

Which big countries can Swedish passport holders visit visa-free?

China, Brazil, Mexico, Japan Philippines, and 121 more.

Where can Swedish passport holders get a visa at the airport?

24 countries, including Indonesia, Bangladesh, Ethiopia Egypt, and 20 more.

Which countries let Swedish passport holders apply online?

33 countries, including India, United States, Pakistan Nigeria, and 29 more. Always use the official government website.

How many countries need an embassy visa for Swedish passport holders?

15, including Sudan, Algeria, Ghana Yemen, and 11 more. Apply weeks before you travel.

Can Swedish passport holders visit the US, UK or Europe without a visa?

United States: eta needed; United Kingdom: eta needed; Canada: no visa needed; Australia: eta needed; Japan: no visa needed; France: no visa needed.

Which part of the world is easiest for Swedish passport holders?

Europe: 98% of its countries let you in without applying first.

Which nearby countries can Swedish passport holders visit easily?

Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland Ireland, and 4 more.

Does the Sweden passport work for official or diplomatic travel?

Official and diplomatic passports often have their own rules. Each destination page shows them where they differ from a regular passport.

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