United States:
When traveling to/from and via the United States, special rules apply. Below is important information for you as a passenger.
If you are traveling to the United States, you must have a machine-readable passport that is valid for the entire duration of your stay in the United States.
If you are a Swedish citizen or a citizen of a country that belongs to the Visa Waiver Program Countries, you do not need a visa to travel to the United States, but you must apply for an entry permit via ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) no later than 72 hours before departure. (read more below).
If you do not have a machine-readable passport or if your planned stay will exceed 90 days, you must obtain a US visa before departure.
It is important that your name is spelled the same on your airline ticket as it is on your passport.
From March 31, 2016, stricter requirements will apply to your passport. Passports containing your biometric features will be required. You may already have the right type. Check the front cover! There should be a small symbol at the bottom left. Most passports issued to Nordic citizens have the correct design. And if you are traveling to the US, the old type of passport will not be accepted for ESTA registration, for example. A new passport therefore means that you must update your ESTA file or make a new registration.
It is the traveler's responsibility to register and obtain an entry permit. An approved ESTA is valid for two years and for multiple entries into the United States. If you renew your passport, you must submit a new ESTA application. A fee of $21 is charged per application.
Link to the application: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/
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Before you begin:
-Ensure you have your email address available as you will need to confirm via a link sent to your email.
– Ensure your card is enabled for online purchases.
Canada:
As of March 15, 2016, Swedish citizens need to carry an electronic travel document, known as an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization), when entering Canada by air. An ETA is also required for transit. However, no ETA is required when entering Canada by sea or land. The application costs 7 Canadian dollars, which is equivalent to approximately 45 Swedish kronor. The application can be made via this link. Payment is made by credit card when applying. When the eTA is granted, the information is linked to that in the passport and is therefore valid until the passport is replaced.
United Kingdom:
New UK entry rules will affect Swedish citizens visiting the UK from April 2, 2025. Swedish citizens, including children, who wish to visit the UK from this date must apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) in advance before entering the UK.
According to British authorities, it will be possible to apply for an ETA from March 5, 2025. The change itself will come into effect on April 2. This means that all Swedish citizens must apply for an ETA before entering the UK if they are arriving on or after April 2, 2025. This change applies to travelers from most European countries, not just travelers from Sweden. There are exceptions to the ETA requirement for people who already have valid residence in the UK and can document this. Applications are made digitally either via a website or an app developed by the British authorities.
You can read more onthe UK government's website about the ETA.
Be sure to apply for an ETA only through the official website. The easiest way is todownload the ETA app.
