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#CARD:Sweden:Travel\Consular Information
Sweden - Consular Information Sheet
April 29, 1993
Country Description: Sweden is a highly developed stable democracy with a
modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely available.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. A tourist or business visa is
not required for stays up to three months (the 90-day period begins when
entering the Nordic area: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland or Finland).
For further information concerning entry requirements for Sweden, travelers
can contact the Royal Swedish Embassy at 600 New Hampshire Avenue N.W.,
Suite 1200, Washington, D.C. 20037, tel. (202) 944-5600, or the nearest
Swedish Consulate General in Chicago, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, or New York.
Medical Facilities: Medical care is widely available, U.S. medical
insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Travelers have
found that in some cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific
overseas coverage has proved to be useful. Further information on health
matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international
travelers hotline, tel: (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: Sweden has a low crime rate. Violent crime is rare.
Most crimes involve theft of personal property in public areas or burglary
of vacant residences. However, travelers, especially those who appear
affluent, can become targets of pickpockets and purse snatchers. Over the
past year, there have been isolated incidents of violence directed against
non- European immigrants. The telephone number for police and other
emergency services throughout the country is 90000. The loss or theft of a
U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and the nearest
U.S. embassy or consulate. U.S. citizens can refer to the Department of
State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" for ways to promote a more trouble-
free trip. The pamphlet is available from the Superintendent of Documents,
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in
illegal drugs are high, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences
and fines.
Other information: Driving regulations and signs differ from those in the
U.S. Moving violations, especially speeding and driving under the influence
of alcohol, are strictly enforced, and fines can be severe.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the Consular Section of the U.S.
Embassy can obtain updated information on travel and security in Sweden.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Stockholm is located at Strandvagen
101, telephone (46-8) 783-5300.
No. 93-104
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 7, 1992, to add
information on reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport.
#ENDCARD