Passports and Visas

It is your responsibility to check passport and visa requirements in good time before departure and to ensure that you have a valid passport and the necessary visas.

The travel agency can usually provide information on what applies to Swedish citizens. Citizens of other countries can obtain information on current passport and visa regulations from the embassy of the respective country. Please note that a visa is often required for a stopover in a country.

Some countries require the passport to be valid for a certain period after entry, usually 6 months. Make sure there are blank pages to stamp and that the passport is machine-readable. The passport must always be complete and must not contain loose pages.

We have partnered with All Visum where you make your visa application if needed.

Alla Visum is experienced in applying for visas to a variety of countries and knows what is required to make the process as easy as possible.

Currently, they offer visa services for these countries, among others:
Angola, India, China, Cuba, Thailand, Vietnam and others.

Make your visa application here

USA:

When traveling to/from and via the USA, special rules apply. Below is important information for you as a passenger.

If you are traveling to the US, you must have a machine-readable passport that is valid for the duration of your stay in the US.
If you are a Swedish citizen or in a country belonging to the "Visa Waiver Program Countries", you do not need a visa to travel to the USA, 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 in your airline ticket as in your passport.

From March 31, 2016, your passport will be subject to more stringent requirements. Passports containing your biometric features will be required. It is possible that you already have the right kind. Check the front of the 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 going to the USA, the old type of passport will not be accepted for e.g. ESTA registration. A new passport means that you must update your ESTA file or make a new registration.

It is the responsibility of the traveler to have registered and obtained an entry permit. An approved ESTA is valid for 2 years and for multiple entries to the USA. If you renew your passport, a new ESTA application must be made. A fee of $21 is charged per application.

Link to the application: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/

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Before you start:
-Make sure you have your email address available as you will need to authorize via a link sent to your email.
- Make sure your card is open for online purchases.

Canada:

As of 15 March 2016, Swedish citizens need to carry an electronic travel document, a so-called eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) for entry by air to Canada. An ETA is also required for transit. However, if you enter Canada by sea or land, no ETA is required. The application costs 7 Canadian dollars, which corresponds to about 45 Swedish kronor. The application can be made via this link. Payment is made in connection with the application by credit card. When the eTA is granted, the data are linked to those in the passport and are thus valid until the passport is replaced.