Travel advice for Sweden

Exercise caution throughout Sweden because Swedish authorities warn of an increased likelihood of terrorist attacks against Swedish institutions and advise heightened vigilance. Pickpocketing occurs at railway stations and underground stations. Robbery is a particular risk when sleeping in campervans on motorway parking lots, especially in western Sweden; rural northern Sweden also has low medical coverage and long ambulance waits.

Canada advises travellers to exercise a high degree of caution throughout Sweden because of the threat of terrorism. Petty crime occurs, and violence linked to gangs and organized crime occurs mainly in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. Avoid demonstrations, which can turn violent. Adventure tourism in the Arctic provinces and remote areas and winter travel in northern areas require care because of changing weather, avalanches, closed roads and wildlife.

Exercise increased caution because there is a risk of terrorist violence, including attacks and other terrorist activity. Terrorists may act without warning and target tourist locations, transport hubs, markets, government facilities, hotels, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting or cultural events, educational institutions, and other public areas.

Australia advises normal precautions for Sweden.

No travel avoidance is advised for Sweden. The terrorist threat level is 3 on a scale of 5, indicating a moderate threat, and more intensive police checks at land borders may result in longer waiting times.

Use normal precautions in Sweden, but remain alert because the authorities assess the terrorism threat as elevated. Crime is low but higher in Skåne, and shootings have increased, especially in suburbs of Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. Watch for street crime, drink spiking, open WiFi hacking, mountain rockfalls, wildfires and demonstrations. Winter tyre rules, strict drug laws and varied alcohol rules apply, so follow local advice and use authorised taxis.

Take normal precautions when travelling to Sweden, where entry is visa free for Estonian citizens. Carry a valid passport or identity card, including for children, because a driving licence is not a travel document. Consider travel insurance and a European Health Insurance Card for EU travel. If driving, ensure your licence and vehicle documents are valid and check local rules; children may require extra documents.

Germany advises normal precautions for Sweden.

Hong Kong advises normal precautions for Sweden.

Normal precautions apply, although internal EU border controls have been extended. Sweden is classified as safe, but an elevated nationwide terrorism threat means attacks cannot be ruled out. Remain alert in crowded tourist areas, at public events and on public transport, and report suspicious activity. Tourists are rarely targets of serious crime, but street and hotel theft occur, while violence involving firearms is comparatively frequent in public places.

Take normal precautions, but remain alert because Swedish authorities assess the terrorism threat as elevated, although an attack remains possible; follow their instructions and report suspicious activity. Crime is relatively low, but safeguard valuables, take care on dark streets and avoid using ATMs after dark when alone. Winter driving can be hazardous, particularly in northern Sweden, where deer and elk may stray onto roads.

Japan advises normal precautions for Sweden.

Take normal precautions, but remain alert to pickpocketing and theft, especially in crowded places. Sweden's national threat level is 3 of 5, indicating an elevated risk of attacks, and gang violence occurs mainly in Stockholm, Malmö and Göteborg. Strict penalties apply for drugs, drink driving and prostitution. Natural hazards include landslides and mudflows in mountain areas, winter avalanches outside official pistes, and forest fires, especially in summer.

No special advisory is in force; exercise normal precautions in Sweden, stay vigilant and follow local authorities because the threat level is elevated. Guard against pickpocketing in major cities. Drug offences carry heavy penalties, so pack your own luggage and do not accept gifts from strangers. Seek vaccination advice, take precautions against insect bites, tick-borne encephalitis and Lyme disease, and monitor local news for floods, windstorms and extreme winter weather.

Use usual precautions. Terrorist attacks are assessed as highly likely, so be extra careful in crowded places, watch for unusual events and follow local authorities' instructions. Gang violence, shootings, explosions and theft are concerns in Stockholm, Göteborg and Malmö, where some districts have higher crime. Avoid protests and petty crime, follow local drug and alcohol rules, and take care driving in winter, when northern roads may close.

Take normal precautions when travelling to Sweden. Citizens need a valid passport and may travel without a visa for up to 90 days in each 180 day period for short visits, but working requires a visa or permit. Border officials may require a return or onward ticket, accommodation, insurance and funds, and overstaying can cause a Schengen ban. Controls apply to arrivals via Öresund and ferries from Denmark or Germany.