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Visa requirements · updated Sep 2026

Do Sweden citizens need a visa for China?

Visa-free · 30 days

Citizens of Sweden can visit China visa-free for up to 30 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

VISAXSSep 2026
Visa-free
Sweden → China
30days

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Sweden vs China: passport comparison

Sweden

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #5 · mobility 171.5

China

43

visa-free countries

Global rank: #112 · mobility 97.5
37

countries both Sweden and China can enter visa-free together

Sweden + China: passport compatibility

48%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Sweden and China travel together — by entry type:

37 both visa-free
25 both visa on arrival
19 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
102 access differs

Where Sweden and China can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Only China is visa-free (6)

How the entry rule changed: Sweden → China

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

eased
Before
visa required
July 2024
Now
visa-free 30 days
June 2026
14
passports for which China changed entry rules over the observed period
July 2024 — June 2026

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

China: good to know

Beijing

Capital

Chinese Yuan (CNY)

Currency

China Standard Time (UTC+8)

Time zone

+86

Calling code

A, C, I

Power plug

220V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Sweden goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for China

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 30 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Sweden citizens need a visa for China?
Citizens of Sweden can visit China visa-free for up to 30 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Sweden citizens stay in China without a visa?
Sweden passport holders are allowed to stay up to 30 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Sweden or China?
The Sweden passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 43. Global rank: Sweden #5, China #112.
Where can Sweden and China citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 37 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for China?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Sweden and China?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Sweden passport ranking

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