Romania→Sweden
Romania to Sweden
Do I need a visa for Sweden?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter Sweden for a tourist stay. One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days. This short-stay permission does not allow paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You may enter Sweden on an ordinary Romanian passport or on a Romanian national identity card; these are the accepted travel documents. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Sweden?
No vaccinations are required for entry to Sweden. It is recommended that you consult the National Institute of Public Health (CNSCBT) travel advice for any suggested vaccinations before you travel.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
Romanian tourists may stay in Sweden for up to 90 days per entry. The source states that no registration at Skatteverket is required for stays up to 90 days.
Can children travel on this route?
Children and teenagers under 18 need no documents beyond the accepted travel documents listed above; no parental-consent letter or extra paperwork is required for minors on this tourist route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel and health insurance are recommended but are not a condition of entry. You are advised to carry a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or private travel medical cover to help with medical costs or repatriation if needed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my national ID card or driving licence to enter?
Romanian nationals may use a Romanian national identity card to enter Sweden; a driving licence is not accepted as a travel document.
Will I be asked to prove I have enough money?
You do not need to show bank statements or cash to enter Sweden on this route; there is no requirement to prove funds at the border for a short tourist visit.
Do I need to fill in an arrival form when I land?
There is no arrival card or entry registration to complete on arrival for a short tourist visit to Sweden on this route.
Are any vaccines required or recommended?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry. The source recommends checking the National Institute of Public Health (CNSCBT) travel advice for suggested vaccinations before you travel.
Do I need travel or health insurance to enter Sweden?
Travel insurance is recommended but it is not a condition of entry. The Swedish public and private health system can be used, and you are advised to carry a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or private travel medical cover.
Is there a cash limit when I travel to Sweden?
You may carry up to 10,000 euros in cash when entering or leaving Sweden; that is the stated limit for cash holdings at entry and exit.
What documents do children need to travel?
Minors under 18 only need one of the accepted travel documents (passport or national identity card); no parental consent letters or extra paperwork are required for children on this tourist route.
Can I travel on a temporary passport?
A temporary passport is not accepted for entry on this route; you must travel with a valid ordinary passport or a national identity card.
Where can I get consular help in Sweden?
If you need consular help while in Sweden, Romania’s embassy in Stockholm can be contacted; the Romanian embassy’s pages are provided for consular assistance but not as an application route.
Will my health care be covered if I fall ill on holiday?
You may travel and use Sweden’s public and private health services, but carrying the European Health Insurance Card or private insurance is recommended to cover medical costs and repatriation if needed.
Do I need to register with Swedish authorities when I arrive?
There is no requirement to register your arrival with Swedish authorities for a short stay; you are permitted to stay up to 90 days without registration at Skatteverket.
What exact travel documents will the border officer accept?
Carrying an ordinary Romanian passport or a national identity card is the accepted practice; a driving licence is not an accepted travel document for border control.
Do I have to apply for permission before travelling?
You are allowed to enter Sweden for tourism without applying anywhere in advance; no visa, ETA or pre-approval is required for Romanian nationals.
Where do I get the visa?
There is no application to make for entry permission: you board with your passport or national identity card and receive permission at the border. For consular help while in Sweden, Romania’s embassy in Stockholm can assist; its contact details are provided on the embassy website for consular matters.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your travel document
Any one of these is accepted: passport or ID card.
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Sweden — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about Sweden
Europe
- Capital
- Stockholm
- Currency
- Swedish Krona (SEK)
- Known for
- ABBA, IKEA, Vasa Museum, Northern Lights, Midnight Sun
- Food
- Swedish Meatballs, Gravlax, Lingonberry Sauce