SpainSweden: Visa-free

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Do Spain passport holders need a visa for Sweden?

Visa-free

No. Spain 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

Distance2,593 km, straight line (~3h 33m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Sweden138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Spain passport holders need a visa for Sweden?

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

How far is Sweden from Spain?

About 2,593 km in a straight line, roughly ~3h 33m 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 Spain

Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the southernmost point of continental Europe, it is the largest country in Southern Europe and the fourth-most populous European Union (EU) member state. Spanning the majority of the Iberian Peninsula, its territory also includes the Canary Islands, in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean; the Balearic Islands, in the Western Mediterranean Sea; and the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla, in mainland Africa. Peninsular Spain is bordered to the north by France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; to the east and south by the Mediterranean Sea, Gibraltar and Morocco ; and to the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. Spain's capital and largest city is Madrid; other major urban areas include Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Zaragoza, Bilbao, Murcia, Palma de Mallorca and Las Palmas.

CapitalMadrid

RegionSouthern Europe

Population49.4M

Area505,992 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+34

Drives on theright

TimezoneMadrid (UTC+2)

Nearest airportAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 14 km

Emergency number061 / 091 / 112

UNESCO sites69

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$38,627 (2025)

Tourist arrivals36.4M (2020)

Climate in Madrid

Warmest July, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, July, August, September.

Monthly climate normals for Madrid, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	10.3°C	1.9°C	30mm	194h
February	15.8°C	4.5°C	3mm	229h
March	16.5°C	5.5°C	71mm	264h
April	17.7°C	8.6°C	105mm	283h
May	25.5°C	12.9°C	41mm	373h
June	28.6°C	15.4°C	16mm	403h
July	35.5°C	20.9°C	1mm	431h
August	32.3°C	18.7°C	22mm	390h
September	26.5°C	14.5°C	34mm	332h
October	19.2°C	8.2°C	51mm	268h
November	14.8°C	6.3°C	94mm	196h
December	10.1°C	2.9°C	40mm	192h

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

Spain is famous for its friendly inhabitants, relaxed lifestyle, its cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and world-famous folklore and festivities, and historically the core of the vast Spanish Empire. It has the second-largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites after Italy and the largest number of World Heritage Cities.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Antequera Dolmens Site
Aranjuez Cultural Landscape
Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida
Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco
Atapuerca
Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family
Burgos Cathedral
Campus de Alcalá de Henares, University of Alcalá

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Día de todos los Santos

December 6, 2026Día de la Constitución

December 8, 2026Inmaculada Concepción

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.