IcelandSweden: Visa-free

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Do Iceland passport holders need a visa for Sweden?

Visa-free

No. Iceland 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 of2026-10-19

Distance2,132 km, straight line (~3h nonstop)

Visa-free access to Sweden138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Other visa-free destinations for Iceland passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Iceland passport holders need a visa for Sweden?

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

How far is Sweden from Iceland?

About 2,132 km in a straight line, roughly ~3h 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 Iceland

Iceland is a Nordic island country between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between Europe and North America. It is Europe's westernmost and most sparsely populated country. Its capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which is home to about 35% of the country's roughly 395,000 residents. The official language of the country is Icelandic. Iceland is on a rift between tectonic plates, and its geologic activity includes geysers and frequent volcanic eruptions. The interior consists of a volcanic plateau with sand and lava fields, mountains and glaciers, and many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite being at a latitude just south of the Arctic Circle. Its latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, and most of its islands have a polar climate.

CapitalReykjavik

RegionNorthern Europe

Population392.4K

Area103,000 km²

CurrencyIcelandic króna (1 USD ≈ 121.03 ISK)

LanguagesIcelandic

Calling code+354

Drives on theright

TimezoneReykjavik (UTC+0)

Nearest airportReykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV), 2 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$98,323 (2025)

Tourist arrivals488K (2020)

Climate in Reykjavik

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

Monthly climate normals for Reykjavik, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	2.2°C	-2.5°C	164mm	43h
February	1.4°C	-2.5°C	111mm	95h
March	2.1°C	-2.2°C	101mm	174h
April	5.8°C	0.7°C	133mm	163h
May	8.6°C	3.5°C	117mm	299h
June	11.7°C	6.8°C	99mm	250h
July	12.3°C	7.8°C	64mm	337h
August	12.5°C	8.6°C	177mm	199h
September	9.1°C	4.8°C	155mm	189h
October	6.8°C	2.9°C	96mm	158h
November	3.7°C	-0.1°C	131mm	59h
December	2.8°C	-1.1°C	145mm	15h

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

Iceland is a stunningly beautiful place if you enjoy strange and desolate landscapes interspersed with glaciers, volcanoes, rivers and waterfalls. It is a place for hiking, ice climbing, kayaking in glacial waters, and relaxing in geothermal hot springs, and there are many tours available for those looking for a less strenuous vacation.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Surtsey
Thingvellir National Park
Vatnajökull National Park

Upcoming public holidays

December 24, 2026Aðfangadagur

December 25, 2026Jóladagur

December 26, 2026Annar í jólum

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 ≈ 9.90 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

Full source list on About.