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🇸🇪 Vaccines for Sweden

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Sweden

Sweden requires no specific travel vaccines and has excellent healthcare infrastructure as a Nordic EU member state. Tick-borne encephalitis is present in southern and central Sweden, particularly along the east coast, the Stockholm archipelago, and around Lake Mälaren, relevant for outdoor activity during the warmer months. Most visitors to Stockholm or other cities face minimal practical risk from a city-break perspective. There's no malaria risk. Anyone planning hiking, camping, or significant outdoor time in the relevant southern and coastal areas during spring through autumn should consider TBE vaccination if exposure will be meaningful. Routine vaccinations should be kept current as for any Nordic trip.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
Required for entry

No vaccines required for entry to this destination.

Recommended by WHO & CDC

No travel-specific vaccines recommended for most visitors.

Disease risks
  • ⚠Tick-borne encephalitis (forested areas)
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Sweden has high-quality healthcare. TBE is present in wooded areas, particularly around the Stockholm archipelago and along the Baltic coast — the Swedish Public Health Agency recommends vaccination for people spending time in those areas. Tap water is safe throughout.

Common questions
Do I need vaccines for Sweden?
No vaccines are required for entry to Sweden. For a city visit to Stockholm, no specific travel vaccines are typically needed. If your trip includes outdoor activity in the Stockholm archipelago or southern coastal areas, tick-borne encephalitis vaccination is worth discussing with a travel clinic.
Is there malaria in Sweden?
No. Sweden is malaria-free.
Is TBE a risk in Sweden?
Yes, particularly in southern and central Sweden including the Stockholm archipelago, the east coast, and areas around Lake Mälaren, during the warmer months from spring through autumn. For city-only visits the practical risk is low, but anyone spending significant time outdoors in these areas, including on the popular archipelago islands, should take tick precautions and consider vaccination.
Is tap water safe in Sweden?
Yes. Sweden has excellent water quality. Tap water is safe to drink throughout the country, including Stockholm and rural areas, and is among the best quality in the world.