Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | No | No |
| Australian | Yes | No | No |
| Canadian | Yes | No | No |
| USA | Yes | No | No |
| Other EU | 1/2 | No | No |
NoteEU nationals are
only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport
or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should
not be imposed.
Passport Note(a) Sweden is a signatory to the 1995
Schengen Agreement.
PassportsPassport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except:
(a)
1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card. (b)
2. nationals of Denmark and Finland holding travel documents issued for travel between these countries.
VisasNot required by nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.
Visa NoteNationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
WarningMost visits to Sweden are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisaions for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeTel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.ukUS Department of StateWebsite:
http://travel.state.gov/travelHealth | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | No | No |
| Cholera | No | No |
| Typhoid and Polio | No | N/A |
| Malaria | No | N/A |
Health CareEuropean Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland:
If you or any of your dependants are suddenly taken ill or have an accident during a visit to an EEA country or Switzerland, free or reduced-cost necessary treatment is available – in most cases on production of a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Each country has different rules about state medical provision. In some, treatment is free. In many countries you will have to pay part or all of the cost, and then claim a full or partial refund. The EHIC gives access to state-provided medical treatment only and the scheme gives no entitlement to medical repatriation costs, nor does it cover ongoing illnesses of a non-urgent nature, so comprehensive travel insurance is advised. Note that the EHIC replaces the Form E111, which is no longer valid. Some restrictions apply, depending on your nationality.
Health care standards in Sweden are good. Hospital services are provided at county and regional levels; the latter have a greater range of specialist fields. Make sure the doctor you see is affiliated to the public insurance scheme. You must show your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), or you will be charged the full cost of the treatment. With an EHIC, you will still have to pay part of the cost, which is not refundable. You will also have to pay the full cost of dental treatment up to a fixed limit, and most of the cost above this limit. Any reductions will be made before you get your bill. Dental surgeries or clinics are indicated by
Tandläkare or
Folktandvården signs and emergency service is available in major cities out of hours. You will have to pay the full cost of any prescription drugs up to a limit, and part of any costs above this limit. If you are taking prescribed medicines, make sure you have an adequate supply before leaving for Sweden. You can go to any public hospital. In-patient care is free, but you will have to pay part of the cost of any outpatient care. There is a fixed, non-refundable daily charge. Health insurance is recommended to cover emergency evacuation. More information can be obtained in Sweden from the
Lokala Försäkringskassan (local Social Insurance Office).
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