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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Sweden
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Sweden - Consular Information Sheet
April 13, 1995
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 and Finland). For further entry requirements for Sweden,
travelers can contact the Royal Swedish Embassy at 1501 M Street,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005, tel: (202) 467-2600, or the Swedish
Consulate General in 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 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, fax (46-8) 660-5879 or
661-1964.
No. 95-050
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated April 28, 1994,
to provide the new address of the Swedish Embassy in Washington, D.C.
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