Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) — Transit Guide
Transit and entry requirements at Stockholm Arlanda Airport in Stockholm, Sweden
Quick Facts
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is a Schengen Area airport in Stockholm, Sweden. Transiting here may require ETIAS or a transit visa depending on your nationality.
Airport ARN
City Stockholm
Country Sweden
Schengen Yes
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Airport Code ARN
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City Stockholm
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Country Sweden
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Schengen Yes
Transit at Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is located in Stockholm, Sweden. As a Schengen Area airport, transiting here may require ETIAS or a Schengen transit visa, depending on your nationality.
If you're connecting between two flights that both stay within the Schengen Area, no additional entry is required. If arriving from outside the Schengen Area, you'll pass through border control.
Transit Requirements at Stockholm Arlanda Airport by Nationality
- EU/EEA citizens Transit freely with passport or national ID. No visa, ETIAS, or other authorization needed.
- Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, etc.) Can transit without a visa. ETIAS will be required from Q4 2026 (€20) — even for airside transit.
- Visa-required nationals May need a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (ATV) even for airside connections. Check with the embassy of Sweden.
Transit FAQs — Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Do I need a visa to transit through Stockholm Arlanda Airport?
It depends on your nationality. EU citizens transit freely. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS from Q4 2026. Some nationalities need a Schengen transit visa even for airside transit.
Is Stockholm Arlanda Airport a Schengen airport?
Yes. Stockholm Arlanda Airport is in Sweden, a Schengen Area member. Arriving from outside the Schengen Area means passing through border control.
Can I leave the airport during a layover?
If you have valid entry authorization (ETIAS, Schengen visa, or EU passport), you can leave the airport and visit Stockholm during your layover.
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