Is my passport valid for Gothenburg?
Gothenburg is in Sweden — check your UK passport meets the rules, including your return to the UK.
Is my passport valid for Gothenburg?
Gothenburg is in Sweden, so Sweden's UK passport rules apply: your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after you leave Sweden.
Your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area, and a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive.
🛂 Visa: No visa needed for short stays (up to 90 days in any 180).
✈️ EU travel: the EU is introducing the EES (biometric entry/exit checks) and ETIAS (a paid visa-waiver authorisation — not a visa). Start dates have shifted — see our EES & ETIAS guide and gov.uk before you go.
Official Sweden entry requirements on gov.uk →
Rule last verified 2026-06-22 against gov.uk.
Enter your passport and travel dates above for an instant yes/no for Gothenburg, including your return to the UK.
Common questions
Is Gothenburg in Sweden?
Yes — Gothenburg is in Sweden, so the UK passport entry rules for Sweden apply to your trip.
Is my UK passport valid for Gothenburg?
Gothenburg is in Sweden. Your passport must be at least 3 months after the day you leave Sweden, and issued less than 10 years before you arrive. Enter your dates above for an exact answer including your return to the UK.
Do I need a visa for Gothenburg?
No visa needed for short stays (up to 90 days in any 180).
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