Sverige

Översikt

Sweden enjoys a developed socio-economic and political foundation that limits the majority of risk to foreign nationals. The country’s long-term political position has resulted in Sweden remaining neutral in regards to global developments, thus allowing many Swedes to hold positions of global importance. Factors most likely to impact foreign nationals remain associated with crime, including the elevated threat of pick-pocketing during the summer months, and isolated violent crime.

Sweden manages its severe winters well, however, transport services can be affected due to heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures.

Hälsa, sjukdomar och vaccination

There are no major health concerns surrounding most travel to Sweden and no particular recommendations for specialist vaccination precautions. However, as a matter of prudence travellers should have up to date immunisations for Tetanus-Diphtheria, MMR and Influenza - the latter if travelling between November and April.

Tap water is safe to drink.

Sweden has available emergency services across the country with a centralised number: 112.

Medical care in the country is of a high standard. EU travellers are entitled to free treatment at Swedish medical facilities, but should note that it will usually be necessary to show your passport and European Health Insurance Card (or EHIC). Travellers from outside the EU are advised to seek advice on the necessity of travel medical insurance.

Pharmacies are well stocked with drugs certified to international standards. They are denoted by the name ‘Apotek’. However, you should where possible bring your own prescription drugs with you.

Pass

Passports or EU national ID cards are required for all visitors to Sweden. These should be valid for a minimum of three months beyond your intended length of stay in the country.

Visum

Sweden is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. Regarding the non-members of the Schengen Area there is a mandatory visa requirement to enter the Schengen Zone, for stays up to 90 days, for some countries. Seek advice from the local Swedish consular office. 

For additional information visit TLCS at http://www.tlcsvisas.com/tlcs/  

Travellers can find information regarding which nationalities require a Schengen visa for entry into Sweden at the European Commission Visa Policy website.