Sweden & Italy

Documents required to enter Sweden

Italy and Sweden are both members of the Schengen agreement. The citizens of its members and non-EU nationals staying legally within the Schengen Area can move freely within its borders.

More information about the Schengen Area on the European Council’s website.

The following documents are necessary:

Italian citizens:

  • Passport or national ID card (valid for travel outside Italy)
  • If the duration of your stay in Sweden will be more than 3 months you must be able to show you fulfil the requirements of right of residence

Non-EU/EEA citizens residing in Italy:

  • Passport
  • Residence permit in Italy. You need the residence permit card. You cannot travel with the receipt of ongoing renewal of that permit
  • If you travel by airplane, train etc, it is recommended to have the return ticket ready when you enter Sweden
  • You can visit Sweden for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-days period

Non-EU/EEA citizens that do not need a visa to travel to Sweden:

  • Check all the requirements on the Swedish Migration Agency’s website 
  • You can visit Sweden for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-days period.
Last updated 23 Oct 2024, 2.42 PM