Sweden

About the Sweden passport

The Sweden passport ranks #3 globally with elite international mobility, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 182 of 199 countries. Alongside Belgium and Denmark, it sits among the world's strongest travel documents. Holders cover 91% of the world without advance visa arrangements, placing them well above the global average. Of the 182 accessible destinations, 131 require no visa at all, 8 accept an electronic travel authorization, 43 offer visa on arrival.

Tax in Sweden

Sweden applies a top marginal income tax rate of 57% and a capital gains tax rate of 30%. The country operates a high tax regime, under which residents pay tax on worldwide income at high marginal rates. Those considering Sweden for relocation should account for the high worldwide income tax exposure when structuring international income.

Bloc and regional context

Sweden is a member of the European Union, granting holders the right to live, work, and study across 27 EU member states plus 4 Schengen associates.

Where Sweden passport holders can travel

Sweden passport holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to the following 165 destinations:

AlbaniaAndorraAngolaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCanadaChileColombiaComorosCosta Rica

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