Sweden
Family travelling in a motorhome giving their travel documents to a Stena Line staff member at check-in
Travelling between Sweden and Denmark
Start your journey smoothly by bringing the right travel documents. To board the ferry, you’ll need:
- Your booking confirmation number
- A valid form of identification*
- If required, a visa or permission to travel
This page offers guidance based on your nationality and destination. For the latest information, check official government advice or contact the relevant embassy or consulate.
Remember, it’s your responsibility to have the correct documents for everyone in your booking including any infants who are travelling. Please make sure that the name on your booking matches the name on your ID. If you don’t have the right documents, you won’t be allowed to travel and you will be responsible for any costs incurred. Please note, expired IDs are not accepted.
*All passports must have an MRZ code. This is on the personal data page and usually consists of 1-3 lines of letters and digits.
I’m an EU citizen. What ID do I need to bring?
You’ll need your booking confirmation number and an official photo ID, such as:
• A European ID card
• A valid passport
Children must have their own valid passport or ID card.
I’m a citizen of a Nordic country. What ID do I need to bring?
You’ll need your booking confirmation number and an official photo ID, such as:
• A European ID card
• A valid passport
• A driving licence
We don’t accept Norwegian bank cards as a form of ID.
Children under 18 travelling with a parent or legal guardian can use the guardian’s ID. If travelling without a legal guardian, children under 18 must bring their own valid ID and a printed power of attorney form. This form can be downloaded in Danish or English.
I am a non-EU citizen. What do I need to bring?
You'll need your booking confirmation number and a passport which:
• Is valid for at least three months beyond your departure date (from the Schengen area)
• Has been issued within the last 10 years
Check with your embassy or consulate for any visa requirements. Children must have their own valid passport or ID card.
IMPORTANT TRAVEL UPDATE
Entry/Exit System (EES)
The EU has launched a new border system for non-EU travellers. If you're entering the Schengen area (open border area of the EU) for a short stay*, you must now register biometric data (fingerprints and photo) at the border. These checks will replace the manual stamping of passports. Travellers should have their passport ready. Car passengers may be asked to step out of the vehicle during checks.
*A short stay is defined as up to 90 days within any 180-day period. You can check your remaining days using the EU short-stay calculator.
Learn more about EES
European Travel Authorisation (ETIAS)
ETIAS is a new digital travel authorisation for visa-free travellers, including UK citizens. Once launched (expected in 2026), it will be required before travelling to most EU countries for a short stay.
You don’t need to take any action yet. We’ll update you when ETIAS goes live.
Learn more about ETIAS
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