You do not need a visa for Sweden if you have a Vatican passport

No visa needed

Vatican citizens can enter Sweden without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Sweden?

No. Vatican citizens can enter Sweden without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Sweden may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 3+ months beyond your planned departure from Schengen area
Two recent passport photos meeting Schengen biometric standards
Travel insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage for Schengen zone
Proof of sufficient funds (approximately SEK 450 per day)
Hotel reservations or invitation letter from host in Sweden
Round-trip flight booking or detailed travel itinerary

Entry requirements for Vatican travellers

These rules apply specifically to Vatican passport holders entering Sweden as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Sweden. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from Sweden.
European Union Last checked 2026-07-21
Recommended
Save time on arrival with the Travel to Europe app
Travelers can use the Travel to Europe mobile app to pre-register their passport data and facial image within 72 hours before arrival to speed up border checks. Using the app is optional but recommended for travelers holding biometric passports.
Travel to Europe Last checked 2026-07-21
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Sweden
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Sweden.
Last checked 2026-07-21
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Sweden.
Last checked 2026-07-21
Not required
Transit visa is not required
Travelers do not need a visa to transit through Sweden.
Last checked 2026-07-21
May be required
Entry requirements for traveling with pets (dogs and cats)
Travelers should check with their airline for pet transport requirements before traveling, as policies differ. Dogs and cats traveling into the EU from outside the EU must meet entry requirements that vary by country of origin. Pets must be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies. Additional requirements may apply depending on where travel originates. Travelers can check the specific requirements for their country of origin on the EU government's pet travel page. Travelers bringing other animals should check the national rules of their destination country directly.
EU Pet Entry Requirements Last checked 2026-07-21
Recommended
Recommended travel health insurance
Travelers are recommended to have travel health insurance when visiting Sweden. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00 and be valid in all Schengen countries.
Government of Sweden Last checked 2026-07-21

A look at Sweden

Stockholm's Gamla Stan — One of Europe's best-preserved medieval city centers
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Uppsala University — Founded in 1477, one of Europe's oldest universities
Swedish Lapland — One of the world's best locations to witness the Northern Lights