Travel requirements for Sweden
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Sweden — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Entry requirements for Sweden
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders do not normally need a visa for short tourist stays.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — Sweden. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Sweden
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago.
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
Pre-exposure for bat handlers, veterinarians, and cavers due to bat lyssavirus risk.
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2 weeks before travelTick-borne Encephalitis Consider
Risk areas include Södermanland, Stockholm, Uppsala, Västmanland, Västra Götaland, and Östergötland. Recommended for forestry workers, farmers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Ticks most active early spring to late autumn.
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro — Sweden.
Driving in Sweden
To drive in Sweden with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1968 Vienna Convention.
- You do not need an IDP if you hold a UK, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or Isle of Man photocard licence.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) — find an issuing store.
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