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  1. Switzerland

    faq.eu-schengen

    Before
    Switzerland is not an EU member, but it is part of the Schengen Area through association agreements, so the same short-stay visa rules apply as in the EU Schengen states. For goods, the UK FCDO says there are strict rules about what you can take into and out of Switzerland, and you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
    After
    Switzerland is not an EU member, but it is a member of the Schengen area, and the UK Foreign Office says it follows Schengen area rules. The State Secretariat for Migration says a category C visa is valid for the entire Schengen area. For goods, the UK Foreign Office says there are strict rules about what you can take into and out of Switzerland, and you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

  2. Switzerland

    summary

    Before
    Switzerland is not in the EU but joins the Schengen Area through association agreements: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation 2018/1806) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa (general fee €90).
    After
    Switzerland is not in the EU but is a member of the Schengen area, and follows Schengen area rules. Under the EU–Switzerland agreement on the free movement of persons, EU nationals enter simply upon production of a valid identity card or passport. Nationals of the countries listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, and nationals of the countries listed in Annex I need a visa; the State Secretariat for Migration gives the Schengen visa fee as EUR 90 for adults. ETIAS is not yet in operation.

  3. Sweden

    visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes

    Before
    The fee schedule for Swedish missions abroad lists EUR 60 for a national visa under Chapter 3, section 4 of the Aliens Act (2005:716); children under six pay nothing.
    After
    The fee schedule for Swedish missions abroad (Ordinance 1997:691) lists EUR 60 for a national visa under Chapter 3, section 4 of the Aliens Act (2005:716); a visa for children under six is free of charge.

  4. Sweden

    visaTypes.schengen-c-ru.feeNotes

    Before
    Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is fully suspended (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500), so its reduced fee does not apply. The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas.
    After
    Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children from six and below 12 pay EUR 45, and children under six are exempt. Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500 suspended the EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement in whole as regards Russian citizens from 12 September 2022. The European Commission says Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas.

  5. Sweden

    visaTypes.schengen-c-cv.feeNotes

    Before
    Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) at 75% of the standard €90 fee; children aged 12 to 17 pay half of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories.
    After
    The EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) sets the fee at 75% of the amount charged under domestic law (the European Commission lists EUR 67.50); children aged 12 to below 18 pay 50% of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories.

  6. Sweden

    visaTypes.schengen-c-by.feeNotes

    Before
    Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate agrees; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended the agreement's facilitations for Belarusian officials and official delegations.
    After
    The EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) sets the fee at EUR 35, or EUR 70 when the applicant has requested a decision within two days and the consulate has accepted, and waives it for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended some of the agreement's provisions as regards members of Belarusian official delegations and certain officials.

  7. Sweden

    visaTypes.schengen-c-az.feeNotes

    Before
    Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.
    After
    The EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) sets the fee at EUR 35 and waives it for pensioners and children under 12, among other listed categories.

  8. Sweden

    visaTypes.schengen-c-am.feeNotes

    Before
    Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.
    After
    The EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) sets the fee at EUR 35 and waives it for pensioners and children under 12, among other listed categories.

  9. Sweden

    visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes

    Before
    Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free. Fee set EU-wide by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1415.
    After
    Under the Schengen Visa Code as amended by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1415, children from six and below 12 pay EUR 45, and children under six are exempt.

  10. Sweden

    countryFacts.driving

    Before
    Sweden is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Sweden yet.
    After
    Sweden is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.

  11. Sweden

    countryFacts.safety

    Before
    The UK government's travel advice says pickpockets often target tourists for passports and cash in the major cities, and gang-related crime, including shootings and explosions, has been reported in Malmö, Stockholm and Gothenburg.
    After
    The UK government's travel advice says pickpockets often target tourists for passports and cash in major cities, and that gang-related crime, including knife crime, shootings and explosions, has been reported in Malmö, Stockholm and Gothenburg.

  12. Sweden

    entryRequirements.customs.notes.1

    Before
    Between EU countries no further tax is due on goods for your own use, but each country may set guideline quantities, which may not be lower than 800 cigarettes, 10 litres of spirits, 90 litres of wine and 110 litres of beer (EU Your Europe). Under Sweden's Alcohol Act, retail sale of spirits, wine and strong beer is reserved for a state-owned company.
    After
    The EU's Your Europe portal says no further payments are due on goods bought in another EU country for your own use, and that each country may set guideline values, which may not be lower than 800 cigarettes, 10 litres of spirits, 90 litres of wine and 110 litres of beer. The Swedish government says Systembolaget has the exclusive right to sell strong beer, wine and spirits at retail to the public in Sweden.

  13. Sweden

    entryRequirements.customs.notes.0

    Before
    Arriving from outside the EU, the EU's Your Europe portal lists the duty-free allowance as 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer, plus 1 litre of spirits over 22% (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine), 200 cigarettes in countries applying the higher tobacco limit, and other goods worth up to €430 for air and sea travellers (€300 otherwise).
    After
    The EU's Your Europe portal lists the allowances when entering the EU from a non-EU country: 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer, plus 1 litre of spirits over 22% or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine; 200 cigarettes where the higher tobacco limit applies; and other goods worth up to EUR 300 (EUR 430 for travellers by air and sea).

  14. Sweden

    entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits

    Before
    Cash of €10,000 or more (or equivalent) must be declared when entering or leaving the EU.
    After
    The EU says that if you enter or leave the EU with EUR 10,000 in cash (or its equivalent in other currencies) you must declare it to the customs authorities of the EU country you are entering or leaving.

  15. Sweden

    entryRequirements.declarations.etias

    Before
    Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch.
    After
    The EU's ETIAS site says an ETIAS travel authorisation is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the 30 European countries concerned, but that ETIAS is currently not in operation, no applications are collected, and the EU will announce the start date several months before launch.

  16. Sweden

    entryRequirements.declarations.ees

    Before
    Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. Registration happens at the border. There is nothing to submit in advance; the EU says registration can be quicker if you register some data beforehand at a self-service kiosk or through a national app, where available. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration.
    After
    The EU's Travel Europe site says that the first time you arrive at a border crossing point since the EES started, passport control officers will take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints, and your passport will not be stamped; it says this can be quicker if you register some data in advance at a self-service system, where available, and/or through a mobile application. The UK government says there is no cost for EES registration.

  17. Sweden

    entryRequirements.travelInsurance

    Before
    Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. The Swedish Migration Agency recommends that visa-exempt visitors also hold individual medical travel insurance covering at least €30,000 and valid in all Schengen countries.
    After
    Under the Schengen Visa Code, visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States and covering the entire period of the intended stay; the minimum coverage is EUR 30,000. The Swedish Migration Agency recommends that visitors who do not need a visa also have individual medical travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000 and valid in all Schengen countries.

  18. Sweden

    tips.winter-north

    Before
    The UK government's travel advice says snow and ice cause road accidents daily in winter, and that all vehicles must have winter tyres from 1 December to 31 March and at any other time the police designate.
    After
    The UK government's travel advice says that during winter, snow and ice on the roads cause accidents daily, and that from 1 December to 31 March, and at any other times designated by the police, all vehicles must have winter tyres.

  19. Sweden

    tips.allemansratten

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says the right of public access (allemansrätten) lets you move and camp on public land, but not within 70 m of a dwelling or cultivated land, and that some areas, seasons and uses are restricted.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says movement and camping on public land in Sweden is permitted under the Allemansrätten ("Freedom to Roam") law, that camping is not permitted within 70 m of a dwelling or cultivated land, and that there are certain restrictions for specific areas, times of year and uses.

  20. Sweden

    tips.systembolaget

    Before
    Under Sweden's Alcohol Act (2010:1622), retail sale of spirits, wine and strong beer is reserved for a state-owned company (Systembolaget), apart from the limited farm sales the Act allows, and alcoholic drinks may not be sold to anyone under 20 (18 for low-strength folköl), although licensed bars and restaurants may serve them to people aged 18 and over.
    After
    The Swedish government says Systembolaget has the exclusive right to sell strong beer, wine, spirits and alcohol-like preparations at retail to the public in Sweden. Under Sweden's Alcohol Act (2010:1622), alcoholic drinks may not be sold or supplied to anyone under 20 (under 18 for folköl), but may be served to people aged 18 and over.

  21. Sweden

    faq.cash-needed

    Before
    Often not. The UK government's travel advice says many shops, cafes and restaurants do not accept cash, so make sure you have a debit or credit card with you, and Canada's travel advice says many shops and restaurants no longer accept cash.
    After
    The UK government's travel advice says many shops, cafes and restaurants do not accept cash, so make sure you have a debit or credit card with you, and Canada's travel advice says many shops and restaurants no longer accept cash.

  22. Sweden

    faq.etias-when

    Before
    ETIAS for visa-exempt travelers is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Once ETIAS starts, the €20 online authorization will be required before boarding.
    After
    The EU says ETIAS is currently not in operation, that no applications are collected, and that it will announce the start date several months before launch. It says ETIAS will be an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals and lists a EUR 20 application fee.

  23. Sweden

    faq.schengen-cost

    Before
    The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11, and allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. For visits of more than 90 days, the Swedish Migration Agency says you need a visitor's residence permit.
    After
    Under the Schengen Visa Code the short-stay visa fee is EUR 90; children from six and below 12 pay EUR 45, and children under six are exempt. The Swedish Migration Agency says the visa is a permit to enter and stay in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in a 180-day period, and that for visits of more than 90 days you need a visitor's residence permit.

  24. Sweden

    faq.us-need-visa

    Before
    No. US passport holders can visit Sweden and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS starts, they will need to obtain this online authorization (€20) before travel.
    After
    No. The United States is in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, whose nationals are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. The EU lists the United States among the countries whose nationals will need an ETIAS travel authorisation (EUR 20 application fee) once it starts; it is currently not in operation.

  25. Sweden

    faq.need-visa

    Before
    EU and EFTA citizens enter freely with a passport or ID card. Nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (as of 30 December 2025) — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan — visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Everyone else needs a €90 Schengen short-stay visa applied for via the Swedish mission serving their place of residence.
    After
    EU nationals have the right to travel freely in Sweden. Under Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated to 30 December 2025), nationals of the countries in its Annex II are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, and nationals of the countries in Annex I must hold a visa; the Schengen Visa Code sets the visa fee at EUR 90. The Swedish Migration Agency says applications go to a Swedish embassy or consulate-general, or in some countries to another Schengen country representing Sweden.