Norway Visa RequirementsFor Sweden passport holders
Swedish passport holders can visit Norway visa-free. Both are Schengen members and part of the Nordic Passport Union since 1952.
Great news! Sweden passport holders can enter Norway without a visa for tourism or business purposes.
No application needed. Cross the land border freely or fly. Carry your Swedish passport or national ID. For work or longer stays, register with the Norwegian Population Register and the Tax Office (Skatteetaten). EEA freedom of movement applies.
Norway is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Sweden to Norway: What You Need to Know
Sweden and Norway share a long land border and are founding members of the Nordic Passport Union (1952), which predates Schengen. Both countries are EEA members (Norway is not in the EU). Swedish citizens can live and work in Norway under EEA freedom of movement. Many Swedes work in Norway, particularly in healthcare and construction.
How to Get There
Multiple daily flights connect Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL). SAS and Norwegian offer frequent low-cost connections. Direct trains also connect Stockholm to Oslo in approximately 6 hours.
Money & Banking
Norway uses the Norwegian Krone (NOK). Sweden uses the SEK. Norway is one of the most expensive countries in the world, even compared to Sweden. Cards are universally accepted. Oslo is particularly expensive for restaurants and alcohol.
Practical Tips
Cross the land border freely; no border checks. Carry your Swedish passport or ID. The Oslo T-bane (metro), tram, and bus system is excellent. The Oslo Pass covers public transport and many museums.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Swedish citizens need a visa or passport to visit Norway?
No visa is needed. Swedish citizens are part of the Nordic Passport Union and can travel freely. A passport or ID card is accepted.
Is Norway in the EU or Schengen?
Norway is not in the EU but is a member of the EEA and the Schengen Area. EEA freedom of movement allows Swedish citizens to work in Norway.
What currency does Norway use?
Norway uses the Norwegian Krone (NOK). Sweden uses the SEK. Both are Nordic currencies but not interchangeable.
Is Norway expensive compared to Sweden?
Yes. Norway is one of the most expensive countries in the world, even compared to Sweden. Restaurants and alcohol are particularly costly.
Can Swedish citizens work in Norway?
Yes. EEA freedom of movement allows Swedish citizens to work in Norway. Register with the Norwegian Population Register and Tax Office (Skatteetaten).
How do Swedish citizens travel to Norway?
Multiple daily flights connect Stockholm to Oslo (SAS, Norwegian). Direct trains take about 6 hours. Driving across the border is seamless with no border formalities.