BelgiumSweden: Visa-free

BelgiumSweden

Do Belgium passport holders need a visa for Sweden?

Visa-free

No. Belgium passport holders do not need a visa to visit Sweden for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance1,281 km, straight line (~2h nonstop)

Visa-free access to Sweden138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Belgium passport holders need a visa for Sweden?

No. Belgium passport holders do not need a visa to visit Sweden for tourism.

How far is Sweden from Belgium?

About 1,281 km in a straight line, roughly ~2h nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Sweden?

Swedish krona (SEK).

What is the emergency number in Sweden?

112.

What time zone is Sweden in?

Stockholm (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Stockholm?

Stockholm-Bromma Airport (BMA), about 7 km away.

How many countries can enter Sweden without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Sweden visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Belgium

Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lowland region known as the Low Countries, it is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the south, and the North Sea to the west. Belgium covers an area of 30,689 km2 (11,849 sq mi) and has a population of more than 11.8 million; its population density of 383/km2 (990/sq mi) ranks 22nd in the world and sixth in Europe. The capital and largest metropolitan region is Brussels; other major cities are Antwerp, Ghent, Charleroi, Liège, Bruges, Namur, and Leuven.

CapitalBrussels

RegionWestern Europe

Population11.9M

Area30,528 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesGerman, French, Dutch

Calling code+32

Drives on theright

TimezoneBrussels (UTC+2)

Nearest airportBrussels Airport (BRU), 11 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 112

UNESCO sites17

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$60,750 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.6M (2020)

Climate in Brussels

Warmest August, coolest December, driest April, sunniest May. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Brussels, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8°C	3°C	38mm	129h
February	9.8°C	4.2°C	140mm	140h
March	10.4°C	3.1°C	73mm	234h
April	17.6°C	6.2°C	16mm	341h
May	18.9°C	7.7°C	17mm	379h
June	21.6°C	12.8°C	68mm	356h
July	21.3°C	12.8°C	84mm	349h
August	25.4°C	16.2°C	47mm	364h
September	21.1°C	11.9°C	75mm	280h
October	14.1°C	8.9°C	93mm	159h
November	12.1°C	6.2°C	35mm	157h
December	7.5°C	3.2°C	79mm	108h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

A low-lying country in the Benelux, Belgium sits at the crossroads of Western Europe. It marries the historical landmarks for which the continent is famous with spectacular modern architecture and rural idylls. Its capital, Brussels, is home to the headquarters of the European Union.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Belfries of Belgium and France
Béguinages in Flanders
Colonies of Benevolence
Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)
Grand-Place
Historic Centre of Brugge
Major Mining Sites of Wallonia
Major Town Houses of the Architect Victor Horta
Marktplein (Sint-Lievens-Houtem)

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Allerheiligen

November 11, 2026Wapenstilstand

December 25, 2026Kerstdag

Full source list on About.

About Sweden

Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east, and shares a maritime border with Denmark to the south. At 450,295 square kilometres (173,860 sq mi) and with a population of 10.6 million, Sweden is the largest and most populous Nordic country, and is the fifth-largest country in Europe. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm. The population density is 25.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (66/sq mi), and 88% of Swedes reside in urban areas, mostly in the southern and central portions of the country. Sweden's urban areas together cover 1.5% of its land area. Sweden has a diverse climate owing to the length of the country, which ranges from 55°N to 69°N.

CapitalStockholm

RegionNorthern Europe

Population10.6M

Area450,295 km²

CurrencySwedish krona (1 USD ≈ 9.92 SEK)

LanguagesSwedish

Calling code+46

Drives on theright

TimezoneStockholm (UTC+2)

Nearest airportStockholm-Bromma Airport (BMA), 7 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites15

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$63,133 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2M (2020)

Climate in Stockholm

Warmest August, coolest February, driest August, sunniest June. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Stockholm, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5.6°C	0.9°C	31mm	78h
February	4.8°C	-1.3°C	39mm	131h
March	6.2°C	-1.3°C	71mm	228h
April	10.7°C	1.2°C	22mm	301h
May	13.7°C	3.3°C	67mm	369h
June	22.3°C	11.1°C	59mm	460h
July	20.3°C	11.5°C	69mm	413h
August	23.2°C	13°C	21mm	395h
September	17.7°C	9.8°C	30mm	268h
October	11.5°C	5.7°C	98mm	146h
November	8.2°C	3.5°C	35mm	90h
December	4.4°C	1.9°C	72mm	18h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Sweden is the largest of the Nordic countries by area and population. Visitors can experience deep forests and many lakes, the heritage from the Viking Age and the 17th-century Swedish Empire, the glamour of the Nobel Prize, and the country's successful pop music scene. Sweden has 270,000 islands with many open to visit through the right to roam.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Birka and Hovgården
Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland
Engelsberg Ironworks
Falun Mine
Gammelstad Church Town
Grimeton VLF transmitter
Hanseatic town of Visby
High Coast/Kvarken Archipelago
Laponian National Park
Naval City of Karlskrona

Upcoming public holidays

October 31, 2026Alla helgons dag

December 24, 2026Julafton

December 25, 2026Juldagen

Full source list on About.