Sweden passport → United Kingdom

United Kingdom visa for citizens of Sweden

eTAElectronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

Citizens of Sweden don't need a visa for the United Kingdom but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling.

Official application site

Verified · Last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.

Key facts

Entry route	eTA · Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
How to apply	Electronic travel authorization (online)
Entries	Multiple entry
Government fee	£20

How to apply

1
Apply online or in the UK ETA app
Use the official online application or UK ETA mobile app.
2
Provide passport and facial image
Provide the passport, email address, payment method and facial image.
3
Pay the government fee
Pay £20 during the application.
4
Wait for confirmation
Wait for the email confirming the ETA before travelling.
5
Travel with the linked passport
The ETA is linked to the passport used in the application.

Documents checklist

Identity

Passport
A national passport establishing identity and Swedish nationality is required; a national ID card is not a substitute.
Facial image
A facial image complying with the digital-photo rules is required.

Financial

Payment method
A credit card, debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay is required.

Supporting

Email address
Required for Home Office contact.

Good to know

An ETA does not guarantee entry to the UK.
The ETA is valid only when travelling with the passport specified in the application.
Tourism is permitted for up to 6 months, but paid or unpaid work for a UK company or self-employment is prohibited unless it is a permitted paid engagement or event or work on the Creative Worker visa concession.
A facial-image problem may delay or result in rejection.
If an ETA application is rejected, the applicant must apply again; a visa may be needed.

Common refusal reasons

Exclusion or deportation order grounds: refusal is required where the Secretary of State has personally directed exclusion, or the applicant is subject to an exclusion order, deportation order, or decision to make a deportation order.

Criminality grounds: refusal is required for a UK or overseas conviction with a custodial or suspended sentence of 12 months or more, or for any conviction unless more than 12 months have passed since conviction.

Non-conducive grounds: refusal is required where the applicant's presence is not conducive to the public good because of conduct, character, associations, or other reasons, including convictions outside the criminality grounds.

Previous breach grounds apply only to conduct when aged 18 or older: overstaying is grounds for refusal unless subsequent permission was granted knowingly, or the relevant voluntary-departure and overstay exceptions apply, including up to 90 days for overstaying begun before 6 April 2017, up to 30 days for overstaying begun on or after that date, or the Part Suitability exceptions; breaching a permission condition, illegal entry, and deception are grounds unless the stated later permission was granted knowingly.

False-representation grounds: in the current or a previous ETA application, false representations, false documents, or false information were submitted, whether or not relevant and whether or not known to the applicant, or relevant facts were not disclosed.

Unpaid litigation-costs grounds: the applicant failed to pay litigation costs awarded to the Home Office.

Previous ETA cancellation grounds: a previous ETA was cancelled by the Home Office under ETA 5.8, unless entry clearance or permission to enter or stay was subsequently granted with knowledge of the cancellation.

Previous Visitor refusal grounds: the applicant was previously refused entry clearance, permission to enter, or permission to stay under Appendix V: Visitor, unless a valid ETA, entry clearance, or permission was held and was not cancelled as a result of that refusal, or was subsequently granted with knowledge of that refusal.

FAQ

Do citizens of Sweden need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Citizens of Sweden don't need a visa for the United Kingdom but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Visa type: Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

How much does the United Kingdom visa cost for citizens of Sweden?

Government fee: £20.

What documents do citizens of Sweden need for the United Kingdom?

Passport; Facial image; Email address; Payment method.

Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://www.gov.uk/eta/apply

Sources

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