Sweden Beach Holidays

Your passport must have a 'date of issue' less than 10 years before your arrival date.

Your passport must have an 'expiry date' at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave Sweden and the Schengen area.

You can travel to Sweden without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism.

At Swedish border control, you may need to show a return ticket, proof of accommodation, proof of travel insurance, and proof of sufficient funds.

You may need to register biometric details like fingerprints and a photo at the border under the new Entry/Exit System for stays in the Schengen area.

Carry a letter of consent from the parent or guardian of any children aged 17 and under who are travelling with you.

Declare cash or travellers cheques if the value is 10,000 euros or more when entering Sweden.

Take particular care of your belongings in major cities as pickpockets often target tourists for passports and cash.

Avoid gang-related violent crime areas like Malmö, Stockholm, and Gothenburg where knife crime, shootings, and explosions have been reported.

Paying for sex is illegal.

Illegal drugs, including cannabis, are strictly prohibited, even in small quantities, with severe penalties including long jail sentences and heavy fines.

Be aware that during winter, snow and ice on roads cause accidents daily, and vehicles must have winter tyres from 1 December to 31 March.

Physical punishment of children is illegal.

If you drive, you need a UK driving licence and hire car companies often require a year of driving experience and a minimum age.