Embassy
Embassy of The Netherlands, Stockholm
Stockholm
Götgatan 16, 118 46 Stockholm
Sweden visa requirements for Dutch citizens
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for Sweden. Show your passport at the border.
Passport
NLD
Netherlands
Going to
SWE
Sweden
No visa needed
People with another Schengen country's residence permit can visit without a visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Sweden.
Ways into Sweden
Visit without a visa if eligible, or apply before travel.
Visa not requiredSchengen permit visitPeople with another Schengen country's residence permit can visit without a visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that your passport and residence permit are valid.
- Carry both when you travel.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Valid Schengen residence permit
- The 90-day limit covers any 180 days outside your permit's country.
- This visit rule does not give you permission to work in Sweden.
Visa on arrivalEmergency border visaA border visa for urgent, unexpected cases when applying earlier was impossible.
- Stay
- 15 days
How to apply
- Explain why you could not apply before travel.
- Show proof of the urgent, unexpected reason.
- Show proof that you will leave.
Documents required
- Passport or travel document
- Proof of the urgent reason
- Return or onward travel proof
- Border staff decide whether to give you a visa.
- Transit permission lasts only as long as needed.
Visa requiredSchengen tourist visaA visa for tourists who need one before visiting Sweden.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- €90
- Processing
- 15–45 days
How to apply
- Find the embassy or visa centre for your application.
- Fill in the form and check the document list.
- Attend your appointment, pay, and give fingerprints if needed.
- Collect your passport and check your visa.
Documents required
- Passport with 2 blank pages
- Filled visa form
- Travel plans and accommodation proof
- Return booking
- Proof of money
- Travel insurance covering 30,000 EUR
- Passport photo
- Hotel booking
- Fingerprints
- Your visa sets your stay: at most 90 days in any 180 days.
- Lower fees or no fee may apply; visa centres may charge extra.
Other routeLong tourist stay permitA permit for tourists from outside Europe who want more than 90 days.
- Fee
- SEK 1,500
How to apply
- Prepare passport copies, proof of money, and insurance.
- Apply online or through the Swedish embassy.
- Complete the passport check and any required appointment.
Documents required
- Passport copies
- Proof of money
- Medical travel insurance unless exempt
- Proof of your visit plans
- The permit cannot last beyond your passport's expiry date.
- This permit does not allow work or a permanent move.
Sources (33)Last updated 11 November 2026
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Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from Netherlands
- Plugs C FNo adapter
- MoneySEK kr
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageSwedish
- Emergency112 police
Planning your Sweden trip
- StockholmThe compact historic capital has plenty of heritage, the Vasa Museum and access to the Stockholm Archipelago.
- GothenburgVisit its canals, cobbled streets and well-known botanical garden.
- MalmöThe city is known for its modern architecture.
- VisbyThis historic port town is a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage Site.
Scams to watch for in Sweden
- PickpocketingThieves take wallets or other belongings in places used by tourists. Crowds can make a theft harder to notice.
- High taxi faresYou can face a much higher fare if you enter without checking the taxi's prices. The yellow rear-window sign shows a comparison price for a typical 10 km, 15-minute journey. A high fare alone does not prove fraud.
- Poor exchange rates when paying in eurosSome shops accept euros but typically use an unfavourable exchange rate. You may pay more than expected. This is a pricing risk rather than proof of fraud.
About Sweden
Sweden is a Nordic constitutional monarchy on the east side of the Scandinavian Peninsula.
- Capital
- Stockholm
- Money
- Swedish krona (kr)
- Languages
- Swedish
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +46
Other Europe passports
Going to Sweden
Easier trips nearby
Places close to Sweden with simpler entry for you.
Questions
Do dutch citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for Sweden. Show your passport at the border.
Do swedish citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Swedish citizens do not need a visa for the Netherlands. Show your passport at the border.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Sweden?
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Sweden are easier for dutch citizens?
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland Ireland, and 3 more let dutch citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Sweden?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Sweden?
Swedish krona (kr). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Sweden?
Swedish.
How strong is the Netherlands passport?
It ranks #8 and reaches 154 destinations without applying ahead.
Reviewed by @snuck