Tourist tax and guest registration in Sweden A complete guide

Renowned for its breathtaking archipelagos, lakes and forests, rich heritage, and world-class innovation, Sweden blends natural beauty with cultural sophistication, from vibrant cities to its serene countryside. Our tax guides provide up-to-date information on tourist taxes and guest registration, so you can stay informed about the latest regulations in Sweden.

Is there a tax on tourism in Sweden?

Currently, there is no form of tourist tax in Sweden. Where other countries have introduced a tourist tax - sometimes also called a lodging tax - and other countries are thinking of introducing a form of tourist tax, this is not the case in Sweden.

For hosts

Guest registration in Sweden

When you are a host - or accommodation provider – in Sweden, accommodation providers are required to collect and maintain specific information about their guests, particularly foreign nationals, to comply with national regulations. This practice ensures both safety and adherence to legal obligations.

How Trippz helps

Guest registration requirements in Sweden

In Sweden, the Swedish Police Authority's regulations (PMFS 2015:6 FAP 279-1) and Chapter 6, Section 13 of the Aliens Ordinance (2006:97) requires accommodation providers to collect and maintain specific information from foreign guests.

According to the Swedish Aliens Ordinance, accommodation providers must ensure that foreign guests complete and sign a registration form upon arrival. This form should include:

- Guest's last name and first name
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Home address
- Arrival and departure dates
- Type and number of the identity document presented
- Guest’s signature and the date of signing

Guests are required to verify their identity using a valid identification document, such as a passport or national ID card. These regulations are based on the Schengen Agreement within the EU.

Guest registration of children in Sweden

In the case of spouses and accompanying children under 18 years of age, only one spouse needs to complete and sign the registration form.

However, a minor under 18 years of age who checks into a hotel, guesthouse, or other professional overnight rental accommodation alone must be registered.

Guest registration for travelling in a group

For (organised) group travel, only the person responsible for the group needs to be registered.

Storing of guest registration in Sweden

The accommodation provider is obliged to store the registration forms for three months from the date of the guest’s registration.

Constant monitoring of developments in Sweden

Although there is no form of tourist tax in Sweden, we are closely monitoring all developments that can lead to a new tax to be introduced. Other countries in Europe, like The Netherlands, Switzerland, and Italy do levy tourist tax. Will Sweden follow soon?

Frequently asked questions from hosts

• Do I need to register my guests in Sweden?

  Yes! As a host or accommodation provider in Sweden, Swedish Police Authority's regulations require accommodation providers to collect and maintain specific information from foreign guests. This applies to all types of accommodations, from hotels to short-term rentals.

• What guest details am I required to collect?

  You need to record specific guest details, including:
  - Guest's last name and first name
  - Date of birth
  - Nationality
  - Home address
  - Arrival and departure dates
  - Type and number of the identity document presented
  - Guest’s signature and the date of signing
  
  Guests are required to verify their identity using a valid identification document, such as a passport or national ID card.

• How long do I need to keep guest registration records?

  You must store guest records securely for three months. After that, they must be deleted in line with data protection laws.

• Do I need to report guest details to authorities?

  No, this is not required. However, if requested by the Swedish Police Authority, the registration forms must be presented without delay.
  The police may inspect the registration forms during visits to the accommodation provider or request that the information be submitted to the authorities.

• Do I need to charge my guests a tourist tax in Sweden?

  No. Unlike many European countries, Sweden does not currently have a tourist tax. However, regulations can change, and we’re keeping a close eye on any developments.

Trippz: the authority on tourist tax

Tourist tax is set locally and rates change without warning. Trippz tracks every change and keeps the data current, which is why travel platforms and property software, including Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia, rely on Trippz to calculate tourist tax and register guests in every market they serve.

How Trippz stays current

Trippz checks tax rules jurisdiction by jurisdiction against official municipal and national sources. When a rate or rule changes, the update happens automatically rather than on a periodic review cycle. This is the same monitoring that travel platforms and software vendors depend on to stay accurate everywhere they operate.

One tax engine, every market

Send a location, get the applicable rate, instantly and correctly calculated. Travel platforms and property software embed this calculation directly into their own product, so every booking is taxed correctly without building or maintaining a rate engine in house. It is the same logic behind every rate on this page.

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Frequently asked questions about Trippz

• How can platforms and software vendors use Trippz?

  Trippz provides tourist tax content and a ready made calculation engine through one API. Platforms and software vendors add accurate tax calculation to their product without maintaining a rate database in house. Guest registration and authority connections are available as a separate capability for those who need it.

• How does Trippz keep tourist tax rates current?

  Trippz checks the jurisdictions it covers against official sources and updates rates automatically when a city or country changes them.

  
  

• Which countries and cities does Trippz cover?

  Trippz maintains tourist tax data across a wide range of countries and cities. See the full overview in our tourist tax guides.

• Is Trippz's data and infrastructure secure?

  Yes. Trippz is SOC1 Type 2 and SOC2 Type 2 certified and GDPR compliant, so platforms and software vendors can embed tourist tax calculation without adding security or compliance risk of their own.

• Who uses Trippz for tourist tax?

  Trippz provides tourist tax data and calculation to travel platforms and property software across Europe, including Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia. The same infrastructure that powers stays booked through the biggest platforms in travel is available to any platform or software vendor through the API.

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