Sweden Expands Digital Passport Checks to 74 Visa-Free Countries: What Travelers Need to Know

13 September 2025 · Europe Permit

  • Sweden has expanded its digital passport control system to cover travelers from 74 visa-free countries.

  • This move helps enhance border security while also streamlining passenger processing at airports.

  • Citizens from countries like the USA, UK, Australia, Japan, and South Korea must now undergo automated passport checks.

  • The system uses facial recognition and biometric technology to validate traveler identities.

  • This initiative supports Sweden’s goal of maintaining secure, efficient Schengen borders.

  • Travelers from these countries must have biometric passports to pass through the automated gates.

  • Non-biometric passport holders must still use manual border control counters.

  • The system helps reduce wait times, especially during peak travel seasons.

  • Swedish authorities encourage travelers to check passport compatibility before travel.

  • The expansion aligns with the upcoming EU Entry/Exit System (EES), set to launch in 2025.

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