EcuadorSweden: Visa required

EcuadorSweden

Do Ecuador passport holders need a visa for Sweden?

Visa required

Yes. Ecuador passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Sweden.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

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

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance10,403 km, straight line (~12h 44m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Sweden138 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Sweden passport holders visiting Ecuador: Visa-free.

Visa-free alternatives near Sweden

Ecuador passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Ecuador passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Ecuador passport holders need a visa for Sweden?

Yes. Ecuador passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Sweden.

How far is Sweden from Ecuador?

About 10,403 km in a straight line, roughly ~12h 44m 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.

What nearby countries can Ecuador passport holders visit without a visa instead of Sweden?

Russia, Ukraine.

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 Ecuador

Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. It also includes the Galápagos Province which contains the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometers west of the mainland. The country's capital is Quito, and the largest city is Guayaquil.

CapitalQuito

RegionSouth America

Population18.3M

Area276,841 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+593

Drives on theright

TimezoneGuayaquil (UTC-5)

Nearest airportMariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), 22 km

Emergency number101 / 102 / 131 / 911

UNESCO sites7

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$7,125 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.1M (2019)

Climate in Quito

Warmest February, coolest July, driest August, sunniest October.

Monthly climate normals for Quito, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18°C	9.2°C	417mm	334h
February	18.4°C	8.8°C	414mm	300h
March	17.9°C	9.4°C	526mm	326h
April	17.3°C	8.7°C	562mm	294h
May	17.8°C	8.6°C	261mm	324h
June	17.6°C	7.5°C	112mm	331h
July	17.4°C	6.9°C	118mm	346h
August	19.4°C	7.6°C	76mm	345h
September	19.2°C	6.9°C	82mm	343h
October	19.6°C	7.5°C	153mm	355h
November	18.1°C	8.2°C	379mm	306h
December	16.7°C	8.4°C	469mm	322h

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

Ecuador is a country on the Equator in northwestern South America. Several places in the country have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Galapagos Islands and the cities of Quito and Cuenca, which lie in the Andes that run from north to south through the country. The Ecuadorian Andes are also home to some of the highest active volcanoes such as the Cotopaxi.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Galapagos Islands
Galápagos Islands
Historic Center of Quito
Historic Centre of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca
Inca road system
Quito
Sangay National Park

Upcoming public holidays

November 2, 2026Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos

November 3, 2026Independencia de Cuenca

December 25, 2026Día de Navidad

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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 ≈ 9.90 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

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