Customs: Visas are not required of U.S. citizens visiting less than 3 months. Persons planning to study or work while in Sweden, however, must obtain a residence permit before entering. Swedish consulates in the U.S. can answer questions regarding residence and work permits or special concerns such as the importation of pets.

Health: Public health standards are high. Tapwater is potable, and dairy products pure. No special precautions are required.

Telecommunications: Telecommunications, telephone, and telegraph service is good. Sweden is six standard time zones ahead of eastern standard time.

Transportation: Major airlines serve Stockholm and Goteborg with connections to other Swedish cities. American Airlines, TWA, and Pan American are American airlines serving Stockholm. The easiest auto route from the continent is via Denmark. Valid U.S. drivers licenses are acceptable; the International Green insurance card is recommended. Sleeper trains to the continent transit Copenhagen. Buses, trains, subways, and taxis operate within the cities. A comprehensive travel guide is Travel, Study and Research in Sweden, available by writing to the American-Scandinavian Foundation, 127E. 73d St., New York, NY 10021

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, July 1989.